The passion for the vineyard.
It all started in 1974.
Alvarinho Dona Paterna was born from one of the first continuous vineyards in Melgaço, the result of nature and the know-how of Carlos Codesso.
«It’s been around 50 years, motivated by passion and the desire to know and do more and better. In fact, it was my adventurous spirit that led me to bet on brandies when no one else had», said Carlos Codesso.
History
The story that built the name
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World Tourism Day at Adega do Sossego
We once again toast to World Tourism Day, this year in partnership with the Adega do Sossego restaurant. On September 27th, all visitors who choose
Gold medals at the Asia Wine Challenge 2025
Our wines continue to gain international recognition. The Alvarinho 2024 and Alvarinho Reserva 2022 vintages were both awarded gold medals at the Asia Wine Challenge™
Two gold medals at the Concours Mondial in Brussels
Our wines are once again standing out on the international scene. The most recent distinctions came from the prestigious Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2025, where