Margaride origins
Founded in 1928 by Dom Luís de Margaride, descendant of the Counts of Margaride. The signature on Dom Hermano labels comes from here.
Quinta
One estate, three eras
1928: founded by Dom Luís de Margaride. 2009: a new chapter with the De Jesus family. Always: the Tejo.
Heritage in three parts
De Jesus stewardship
Acquired in 2009 by the De Jesus family, with winery and vineyard modernisation. A certified wine production and bottling company since 1979.
Tejo expression
60 hectares, 35-year-old vines on average, sandy alluvial soils and river-driven diurnal shifts. Freshness, balance and aromatic intensity.
Estate
Timeline
Foundation
Dom Luís de Margaride founds the estate in the heart of Tejo.
Main building
Completion of the estate's main building.
Production & bottling
The Quinta becomes a complete certified winemaking and bottling company.
De Jesus family
Acquisition by the De Jesus family; investment and vineyard restoration.
Global expansion
From domestic cellar to worldwide exporter, with brands per market — Dom Hermano with an international profile.
Terroir
- Tejo floodplain: fertile, sandy alluvial soils.
- 60 hectares of vines, Portuguese and French varieties.
- River-driven temperature shifts during ripening.
- Integrated production, soil and biodiversity protection.
Certification
ISO 22000, Integrated Production and Sustainability standards — the parent house framework, in Almeirim.
