Quinta Do Piloto

Highlights:

• Family-owned winery with a rich heritage spanning four generations, founded in 1910 by Humberto Cardoso.

• Located in Palmela, Setúbal Peninsula, with over 300 hectares of vineyards in some of the region’s best terroirs.

• Combines ancestral winemaking traditions, including aging in amphorae, with modern techniques and innovation.

• Offers guided vineyard and winery tours with tastings, in a scenic setting with views of the peninsula.

Winery Description:

Quinta do Piloto is a prestigious family winery located in Palmela, within Portugal’s Setúbal Peninsula, boasting a legacy that spans over a century and four generations of the Cardoso family. Founded in 1910 by Humberto Cardoso, the estate grew from humble beginnings into one of the largest vineyard holdings in the region, covering more than 300 hectares of prime terroir.

The winery skillfully blends traditional methods—such as aging wines in amphorae—with modern winemaking technologies to produce a diverse range of wines.

Visitors to Quinta do Piloto can enjoy immersive tours of the vineyards and historic cellars, followed by tastings of signature wines paired with spectacular views of the Setúbal Peninsula.

Wine types: White, Rose, Red

Grape Varieties: Moscatel Galego Roxo, Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon, Antão Vaz, Arinto, Castelão

Winery Capacity: 20

Facilities: Accommodation, Free Parking, Panoramic View, Romantic Spot, Selfie Spot, Wine Cellar, Vineyards, Tasting Room