The passion for the vineyard.
It all started in 1974.
Alvarinho Dona Paterna was born from one of the first continuous vineyards in Melgaço, the result of nature and the know-how of Carlos Codesso.
«It’s been around 50 years, motivated by passion and the desire to know and do more and better. In fact, it was my adventurous spirit that led me to bet on brandies when no one else had», said Carlos Codesso.
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The story that built the name

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Dona Paterna alvarinho brandy ice cream in a partnership whith Neveiros
In a partnership with the renowned ice cream shop Neveiros, the Melgaço wine brand Dona Paterna will present and test the alvarinho brandy ice cream

“Awful” and alvarinho chocolates
With Halloween right around the corner, the Dona Paterna alvarinho chocolates dressed up to celebrate the spookiest night of the year. With two flavours, some

World Tourism Day
Those who intend to visit the A Lanterna Restaurante on September 27th (Tuesday), in the historic center of Melgaço Town, will be treated with a