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Queijo da Serra / Queijo Serra da Estrela
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Celorico da Beira
6360, Guarda
O Queijo Serra da Estrela, vulgarmente chamado Queijo da Serra, é o mais antigo dos queijos portugueses, produzido desde o século XII. É um queijo curado, de pasta semi-mole e amanteigada de cor branca ou amarela, produzido de forma tradicional a partir do leite de ovelha, na região da Serra da Estrela. Produto DOP (Denominação de Origem Protegida), a qualidade e sabor único do Queijo da Serra são reconhecidos em todo o mundo.
Cooperativa Agrícola dos Olivicultores de Vila Flor e Ansiães
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Zona Industrial de Vila Flor
5360-450, Vila Flor
This cooperative, founded in 1998, essentially produces olive oil.
Cooperativa Artelinho
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Santa Clara
2230-011, Sardoal
This agricultural cooperative produces linen and hand-embroidered items.
Caves da Murganheira
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Abadia Velha
3610-175, Ucanha
Where the Douro and Beira touch, there are excellent climatic and geological conditions, conducive to the genesis of the most intense flavors and aromas, which result in Murganheira wines and sparkling wines, which have always been associated with the highest quality standards.
Quinta do Seixo
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Valença do Douro
5120, Valença do Douro
Quinta do Seixo is located on the south bank of the Douro River, in Cima-Corgo, and offers a wonderful view over the river. Since 1987, it has been owned by Sogrape Vinhos, which created a modern winemaking center here, where the famous Port and Douro wines are produced. Here you can learn more about the region and visit the cellar and the robotic presses, learning about the entire wine production cycle, as well as trying a Port Wine tasting.
Quinta do Panascal
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EN222
5120-503, Valença do Douro
Quinta do Panascal's reputation dates back to the 18th century, when wines from the Távora River were considered among the best in Portugal. Fonseca purchased the Quinta in 1978, as the estate had been supplying its grapes to Fonseca for over 20 years. Quinta do Panascal wines have always been an important component in the Fonseca vintage blend. In 1985 the size of the property increased with the acquisition of Quinta do Val dos Muros. The property currently totals 76 hectares of which 44 are in production corresponding to 851 hl of port wine. All grapes are trodden in granite …
Caves de Murça
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Rua Francisco Barros Carneiro Lopes, 4
5090-134, Murça
Based in Murça, the winery is part of a social area that covers the parishes of Murça, Noura and Candedo. As the vineyard is the base of the local economy, it covers approximately 1,500 hectares of the region. The awards obtained in national and international competitions for its red, white and Port wines are proof of recognition for this company's products with quality certification.
Rota dos Sabores
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EN385
7885, Amareleja
The Rota dos Sabores is a tourist circuit that aims to value artisanal products with protected names and quality, promoting and energizing them in an innovative way. During the tour, the visitor will be able to explore all the information available about a product and, if they wish, they will be able to visit its production unit (properly organized).
Fábrica de Licores A Mulher de Capote
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Rua do Berquó, 12
9600-542, Ribeira Grande
The Eduardo Ferreira & Filhos liqueur factory, better known as "Mulher de Capote", produces the famous typical liqueurs of São Miguel. Passion fruit, pineapple, banana and lemon are some of the fruit liqueurs produced. You can also find passion fruit brandy, wine and cream and anise liqueurs.
Fábrica de Chá de Porto Formoso
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ER1-1
9625-421, Porto Formoso
For a long time, São Miguel Island was the only place in Europe where tea was manufactured. Fábrica de Chá Porto Formoso was founded by Amâncio Machado Faria e Maia and operated between the 1920s and the 1980s. Recently, it has been undergoing a recovery process. Visitors can enjoy the estate's vast panoramic gardens, visit the museum space and the tea factory itself. Afterwards, they can relax and taste one of the factory's specialties in the tea room. It has a private park.