Mateus Nicolau de Almeida - Eremitas - Amon de Kelia Branco

Mateus, a fifth-generation winemaker from the renowned Nicolau de Almeida family, carries on a historic winemaking legacy in the Douro region. He's a true maverick within the family, pioneering biodynamic viticulture, a shift his initially skeptical father, João Sr., eventually embraced due to its impressive results. Today, Mateus, along with his wife Teresa and father João Sr., is crafting exceptional wines. His deep passion for the land is evident in every aspect of his life, even his garden is a vineyard! He believes that Douro provides all the essential elements for winemaking, and their profound connection to the land resonates throughout their work. The Nicolau de Almeida family epitomizes the spirit of Douro, as Mateus lets the land tell its own story. Discover more about their extraordinary journey.