The company was founded on February 3rd 1959.
The main message of RIBADOURO is “The continuation of tradition.” expresses how much we care for wine and traditions from the Northern Portugal.
The production is distributed by four wine brands – Pauliteiros, Mirandum, Lhéngua Mirandesa IGP and Ribeira do Corso DOC. Each wine brand is related to the region’s history.
Cooperativa Agrícola RIBADOURO is located in the region of Trás os Montes e Alto Douro, municipality of Miranda do Douro, in Sendim.
In the beginning the vine-growing region of Trás-os-Montes was a IPR (Indication of Regulated Provenance) region, however in 2006 it became a DOC (Registered Designation of Origin) region.
This vine-growing region is bordered by the Douro region, one of the most ancient wine producing regions, and is divided into three subregions: Chaves, Planalto Mirandês and Valpaços. mapa de região
The vineyards of Planalto Mirandês are located by the Douro river. Due to region’s weather conditions, harsh winters and hot summers, grape production is made without the need of pesticide treatments. The wines produced in the subregion of Planalto Mirandês.
The main varieties of the Planalto Mirandês include the Bastardo, Gouveio, Malvasia Fina, Red Mourisco, Rabo de Ovelha, Red Amarela, Touriga Francesa, Touriga Nacional and Viosinho.
Various local crafts store: cutlery, handmade shoes, pieces of wood adornment, “Caretos”, miniatures in stone, straw hats, wool garments, baskets, masks, stockings and woolen gloves, etc..
Open daily from 8:00 to 19:00
Closed Sunday afternoon
Sales point of regional products: Cheese, Honey, Wine, Sausages
Open daily from 8.00 to 19.00.
Closed Sunday afternoon.
Diversified Shop of regional products: honey, jams, sausages, many kind of cheese, pollen, nuts, honey with nuts, olive oil, beans, corn, etc..
Has local crafts shop, mainly works in basketry and woodwork.
Open daily from 8:00 to 19:00
Closed Sunday afternoon
Sales point of diversified regional products: Cured Meats, Regional Wines, Port Wine, Licors, olive oil, cheese, nuts, olive oils and wines of Quinta Romeo.
Open daily 8:00 a.m. 19:00
Closed Sunday afternoon.
Sales point of Traditional Meats of Braganza. Also available liquors, olive oil, cheese, jam, teas and medicinal soaps (famous Cleopatra Donkey’s milk)
Open daily from 8.00 to 19.00.
Closed Sunday afternoon.
Sales point of traditional bread of Bragança. Also has varied regional jams and other sweets, traditional “Folar”, regional cheeses, sausages, olive oil, honey and dried fruits.
Open daily from 8:00 to 19:00
Closes Sunday afternoons.
Handcraft, Wooden Flower Arrangements
A simple broken branch can serve to create a beautiful floral arrangement. To do that you need art and creativity, and these are the ingredients that Paulo Pereira has. It is in nature that reaps all the raw material it uses in its work, twigs, pieces of wood, seeds, roots, rocks, and so many other things that later turns into beautiful adornments.
This Craftsman participates in Regional Craft Fairs and does custom work. Simple adornment to furniture, and he is always open to new challenges.
What started as a hobby quickly became a way of life. Francisco Cangueiro, professional craftsman works wood for over 30 years. It is a constant presence in the most reputable Craft Fairs in the country and also in neighboring Spain, always presenting live work.
The Palaçoulo knives, internationally known, are the main feature of this craftsman but his work is much more diverse, creating the most varied parts in wooden frames, ornaments, etc..
Open every day
The typical characteristics of the Mirandês Plateau near the Douro River in Sendim, are especially favorable to produce very good wines.
Loyal to traditional procedures and free of chemical treatments, the productions are of small scale and in proper cellar.