By the end of the 1970′s, Oscar and Beatriz Quevedo decided to start a family at S. João Pesqueira, in the heart of the Douro Valley. Both descended from families with a long history in growing grapes and making Port wines.

The first Quevedo vines were planted by Abel Gouveia Costa in 1889, in Valongo dos Azeites, in S. João da Pesqueira. Abel was followed by his son, Raul Gouveia Costa, who made the business prosper, and then by his son-in-law, João Batista Quevedo, who extended the vineyards to new estates and passed the love for the winemaking to his son, Oscar Quevedo.

Beatriz’s family also had roots in the Carrazeda district, on the northern bank of the Douro river. The family’s main estate was Quinta da Alegria, with a train station with the same name.

After several years making Port wines in his father’s facilities, Oscar Sr. built a new winery which is currently the headquarters of Quevedo. Meanwhile, he expanded the vineyards to the current 100 hectares, plus 25 hectares of organic olive groves.

In 1993, the Quevedo brand was founded, marking a new era for the family, as they finally started bottling Port under their own label, something that was only possible after 1986, when Portugal joined the UE.