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Lisbon, October 9th, 2025 - “She loves making wine, embracing challenges, and parading at Carnival. With her heart rooted in the Dão, she signs wines from various regions and leads her own project, Rosa da Mata – a tribute to her grandmother, who once walked barefoot through the hills after the goats.”

This is how Patrícia Santos, winemaker at Quinta da Alameda, is introduced in the ‘Tinto no Branco’ podcast by Observador (in Portuguese). The episode explores her vision, personality, and the rich experiences of a winemaker whose journey spans not only different times, but also diverse places across Portugal and beyond. A revealing interview with a professional who understands the Dão from within, yet values the creative freedom of crafting wines from a range of regions, in varied contexts and unique expressions.