Quinta de São Sebastião

We are just 30 minutes from Lisbon, in the heart of the historic Arruda dos Vinhos region. Here stands Quinta de São Sebastião, a fragment of Portuguese history that has successfully reinvented itself with a modern spirit and a cosmopolitan vision. Founded in 1755 — the very same year in which the devastating Lisbon earthquake changed the face of the country forever — the estate rises in a place steeped in legend. Within the walls of its 18th-century manor house and ancient chapel, one can still feel the legacy of centuries of pilgrimages and rural traditions. Yet it was with the arrival of entrepreneur António Parente that the Quinta entered a new era. Driven by a profound connection to this land, Parente transformed the property into an ambitious project capable of bringing together historic architecture and the most advanced winemaking technologies. Under the guidance of winemaker Filipe Sevinate Pinto, the winery follows an approach that enhances native grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Arinto and Sousão, while also embracing international varieties including Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The goal is to create wines that act as “bridges” between Portugal and the rest of the world. One of the winery’s most distinctive qualities is its ability to be authoritative without ever becoming dull.