the Cultivamos story
We draw inspiration from the natural bounty of Portugal, and sharing it drives our mission: we’re cultivating a community of wine professionals and culinary leaders—connecting them to Portugal through wine, olive oil, people and place.
We are rooted in importing wine and olive oil, but Cultivamos (“we cultivate” in Portuguese) is more than just a name. It summarizes what we’re all about: nurturing growth, connection, curiosity and learning while always keeping the future—of our business, our people, and our planet—top of mind. Bringing people together through food and wine while supporting social and environmental sustainability is a value we communicate through our portfolio from Esporão.
The territory of Herdade do Esporão was established more than 750 years ago, when the borders of the estate were set in 1267. The contemporary reality of Esporão was born in 1973, the vision of two partners, Joaquim Bandeira and José Roquette, who shared an ambition to make the finest products that nature can provide. In 2023 the team celebrated Esporão’s first fifty years, having established itself as one of Portugal’s most enduring and beloved family companies, At Esporão, people, tradition and biodiversity are equal part of the landscape, and these fundamental values are shared across the Atlantic by Cultivamos.
The Cultivamos team enjoys sharing the myriad details that make these products so unique in the US with colleagues and onsite with visitors to Portugal, where they can show off the harmonious day-to-day rhythm at the estates and bring the culture of wine and olive oil to life. Esporão’s doors opened to guests in 1997—a pioneering endeavor in the tourism sector at the time, particularly in Alentejo. Over the years, the group’s hospitality offerings were extended to Douro, with Murças, and to Vinho Verde, with Ameal. All three estates invite you to visit, slow down, enjoy, feel, and get to know the places, people and nature behind the bottles.
Three Estates.
Three Estates.
Focused on environmental stewardship and crafting wines true to their origin.
Alentejo
The wines produced at Esporão capture the heirloom varieties, sunny climate and diverse soils of Alentejo. Esporão is where passions for sustainability, history, art, and innovation unite.
Vinho Verde
Ameal is a historic property setting the benchmark for world-class expressions of Loureiro. Integrating agriculture into natural surroundings, the estate offers a window into the traditions of northern Portugal.
Douro
Murças is a gem in the most important legacy growing region in Portugal, Douro. Elevated vineyard sites contribute elegance and freshness to complement the powerful flavors created by Douro’s famous soils.
Wine &
Olive Oil
Olive Oil
The Cultivamos portfolio is anchored by three estates plus regional wines and olive oil, updated seasonally. Find the current US offerings and technical details here.
Team
Connecting people and place via wine & olive oil.
Colleagues & Key Collaborators
The Cultivamos team shares a passion for food and wine, travel experiences and human connection. Our team of colleagues and key collaborators is skilled in communicating Portugal’s historic role in the world of wine while bringing its culture, flavors, and grape and olive varieties to American audiences. This veteran team proudly applies decades of experience in all sectors of the industry to make Cultivamos an exciting and engaging go-to for all things Portugal.
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