Vine growing and winemaking are a proud and long-standing tradition for the Ferraz family. They own approximately 20?ha of vineyards – about 5?ha in the parish of Horta do Douro in the municipality of Vila Nova de Foz Côa, in the heart of Douro Superior, and the remaining 15?ha in Vale Flor in the municipality of Mêda, part of the Beira Interior wine region with a Protected Designation of Origin. Vine Age/Altitude 30 years. A small, highly productive plot nestled at the bottom of the valley, with good water availability and situated at around 500 m of altitude – mountain viticulture currently in conversion to organic production.