Factor XPTO: Wines with character.

Constantino Ramos traded pharmacy for his passion for wine, becoming a notable figure in the demarcated region of Vinho Verde. He worked as the head winemaker for Anselmo Mendes, a global reference in Vinho Verde, until 2022, while launching his own project in 2016.

Today, Constantino focuses on old vineyards planted at altitudes of 300–400 meters. A proponent of low-intervention agricultural practices, he works with low-fertility granite soils, emphasizing methods that capture the unique character of the terroir.Born in Lafões, Constantino had an early connection to wine but initially pursued a career in pharmacy. During his years as a pharmacist, he felt unfulfilled in the profession. After confiding this dissatisfaction to his future wife, he decided to make a radical career change. With her support, he left his job and set off on a new path.

After participating in harvests across various regions of Portugal, he joined Anselmo Mendes’s team in 2013, where he remained until 2022. This period was crucial in shaping his vision for the wines of Monção and Melgaço. In 2016, Constantino launched his own project, applying everything he had learned.

Currently, in addition to consulting for other projects within the Vinho Verde region, he also serves as a consultant in the Douro and Azores.During the 2024 harvest, Constantino fulfilled a long-held dream of producing a wine in his hometown of Lafões.