Meet the Families Behind the Wines
🍷 Wines Made by People, Not Corporations
Every bottle we import carries a fingerprint — not of a brand, but of a family.
At Diniz Cellars, we believe wine is most meaningful when it connects you to the hands and hearts that made it. That’s why we partner exclusively with small, family-owned Portuguese wineries who work with tradition, sustainability, and soul.
Below are the families and artisans who inspire our mission and define the true spirit of Portuguese wine.
The Families & Producers of Diniz Cellars
👩🌾 Kelman Family — Women-Led, Vegan, and Sustainable in the Dão
In the granite foothills of the Dão region, the Kelman family farms native varieties with intention and care. Their woman-led, fully vegan winery specializes in elegant, mountain-grown wines shaped by altitude, biodiversity, and hand harvesting.
🍇 Quevedo Family — Modern Port & Douro Visionaries
Overlooking the slopes of the Douro Valley, the Quevedo family represents a new generation of Port and dry-wine producers. Voted this year as the Top Port Producer in Portugal, they combine innovation with old-world values: transparency, sustainability, and deep respect for their steep, terraced vineyards, and family history.
🌿 A&D Wines — Sustainable Roots in Northern Portugal
Farming between Baião and the Minho, A&D Wines champions biodiversity, minimal intervention, and pure, terroir-driven Vinho Verde expressions. As the largest certified Organic & Vegan producer in the region, their vineyards are alive with native plants and insects — a true sanctuary for sustainable viticulture.
🌋 Adega Lucas Amaral — Volcanic Wines from Pico Island
On Pico Island in the Azores, Lucas Amaral tends vines protected by black basalt walls, farming without chemicals and following the raw rhythm of Atlantic winds. Known as the youngest vigneron on the island, Lucas’ wines reflect the island with clarity, salinity, and energy of the archipelago.
→ Meet Lucas Amaral & His Wines
🥂 MQ Wines | Vale dos Ares — Miguel Queimado’s regenerative farming Wines in Vinho Verde
Miguel Queimado is a rising force in Vinho Verde, crafting expressive, low-intervention wines that highlight the elegance of native northern varieties. His approach is simple: farm with humility, intervene lightly, and let the landscape lead.
→ Explore MQ Wines & Vale dos Ares
🌱 Quinta das Queimas — Boutique Estate in the Heart of Dão
At this small, two-sister-run estate in Dão, tradition and innovation meet. Quinta das Queimas focuses on limited-production wines from granitic soils, all crafted with precision and respect for the region’s mountain climate.
→ Get to Know Quinta das Queimas
🥂 Chapeleiro — Championing aRinto & Loureiro in Vinho Verde
Chapeleiro is one of the few producers dedicated to expressing Arinto & Loureiro, two of Portugal’s most distinctive white grapes. Their vineyards, hugged by the hills of Amarante, rely on manual farming, careful canopy management, and minimal intervention crafting aromatic and crowd pleasing wines.
🏞️ Quinta do Pôpa — Douro Valley Joy, Tradition & Family Legacy
Founded in honor of the family patriarch known as “Pôpa,” this Douro Valley estate blends joy, heritage, and innovation. Their wines channel the intensity of Douro fruit with a playful, modern touch — all while honoring generations of growers.
🍇 Santos & Seixo — Family Passion from Douro to Alentejo
Two families, Santos & Seixo, came together on a passion project bridging two iconic regions: Douro and Alentejo. Their wines express the contrast between schist terraces and sun-washed plains, with a shared philosophy rooted in honesty, elegance, and sustainability. Their wines offer a bridge between Portugal and the US.
🌾 Herdade Paço do Conde — Sustainability Leaders in Alentejo
This vast, historic estate in Baixo Alentejo is a model of integrated, sustainable agriculture. Recently awarded the Sustainable Wine Production Certification, Paço do Conde cultivates vines, olives, grains, and natural pastures in harmony — proving that scale and sustainability can coexist beautifully.
🍒 Lemos Figueiredo — Artisanal Spirits with Portuguese Soul
On the fertile lands of Alcobaça, Lemos Figueiredo crafts vegan-friendly liqueurs and spirits using traditional techniques and minimal intervention. Every bottle honors Portuguese craftsmanship and celebrates the flavors of the region.
→ Get to Know Lemos Figueiredo
🧭 Why These Families Matter
These families remind us that wine is not an industrial product — it is a living story.
When you open one of their bottles, you’re tasting:
heritage passed down through generations
sustainable farming rooted in biodiversity
local grapes and honest craftsmanship
the regions, climates, and cultures that shaped them
Together, they form the heart of Diniz Cellars — a collection of Portugal’s most passionate artisans, united by authenticity, sustainability, and purpos
🥂 Taste the Story in Every Bottle
If you want to discover the true depth and diversity of Portuguese wine, start with the families who shape it.
Meet the people behind the wines. Explore our collection of family-owned, small-production Portuguese producers and taste the difference passion makes.