Adega Dona Paterna, by Carlos Alberto Codesso, is located in Quinta da Carvalheira, in the center of the parish of Paderne, near the town of Melgaço. It is located near the ancient Mosteiro and its ancient Roman church, which is a national monument.
A recent historical tradition refers to the fact that this Mosteiro de Paderne was founded in the Give me the name of this parish and, in your memory, or name me of this wine. Carlos Alberto Codesso, from very new interest in viticulture and, encouraging his son, Manuel Francisco Codesso, started the plantations of Alvarinho, in 1974.
The Alvarinho Dona Paterna is produced exclusively with Alvarinho grapes, in an area of 15.5 hectares, on land of granite origin with a gentle and coast facing south, to this will also result in better solar exposure and will benefit your child’s growth.
As vines are located in the sub-region of Monção-Melgaço, possessing a unique micro-climate in the world, it is also known as the Alvarinho wine region which, due to its unique characteristics, is also called “the king of green wines”, therefore, this sub-region is inserted in region of two green wines. The planting, conservation and treatment of the vines is accompanied by Agronomist Fernando Sousa, who from the beginning has been supported by Carlos Alberto Codesso. It is currently in integrated protection.
