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.
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Alvarinho 2024: the new harvest is now on the market
The 2024 harvest of our Alvarinho clássico is now on the market, a wine that presents itself as a true reflection of the territory: mineral,
Alvarinho 2023 awarded gold medal at Frankfurt International Trophy
Alvarinho Dona Paterna 2023 was recently awarded a gold medal at the Frankfurt International Trophy 2025, considered to be the largest international wine competition held
Dona Paterna sparkling wines among the 50 best in the world
We’ve just won a prestigious international accolade: Dona Paterna sparkling wines are among the 50 best in the world, as part of Wine Pleasures’ 50