We are a small family vineyard with the great mission of recovering the glory of Algarve wine
Quinta dos Capinhas is one of the Algarve’s most promising new wine producers. It is one of the main actors in the renaissance of viticulture in the south of Portugal.
Join us and experience a journey back in time to the golden age of Algarve wine.
Founded in 2013 by Horst and Inês Capinha-Lieberwirth, this project is the result of a love story, a shared passion for wine, and a deep connection to the land.
When Horst arrived to Portugal from South Africa at the age of 60, he chose to settle in the rustic Vale de Olival. Here he met and fell in love with Ines, his neighbours young daughter, whose families lived in the valley for generations. They teamed up and decided to restore the ancient terrace vineyards and restore several old cottages for touristic use.
The valley of Vale de Olival, home to Quinta dos Capinhas, continues the storied legacy of this unique corner of the Algarve – where history, culture and nature intersect to shape one of Portugal’s enduring wine-growing landscapes.
Our mission is to help restore Algarve wine to its glory. We started by bringing wine and life back to the lands Porches, Lagoa wine region.
Viticulture is a full-time all-year-round challenge, even more now that we are committing to transitioning into organic.
We trust winemaking techniques with our enologist Pedro Mendes, as well as trying to make the best use of our terroir.
Above all, we believe that all this hard work and its fruits must be shared with friends and family.
The Quinta dos Capinhas wine farm is open for visitors who want to taste our delicious wines in the heart of the vineyard – and anyone who would like to share this dream with us.
