Winemaker
Tiago Alves de Sousa
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Santa Marta De Penaguiao, Portugal
i. Biography
Winemaking and operations in a single house have defined Tiago Alves de Sousa’s work at Alves de Sousa in Santa Marta de Penaguião, Portugal. Since 2002, the role has sat inside Douro and Port production, with the technical ground set early and kept consistent.
The Climb
Training at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro gave Tiago Alves de Sousa the academic base for a career built around discipline and terroir-led decision-making. Since 2002, he has held the wine maker role at Alves de Sousa.
Today
The current remit runs from 2002 to present and combines winemaking with COO responsibilities in Santa Marta de Penaguião. That structure keeps Tiago Alves de Sousa’s work fixed on Douro and Port wines.
Signature
Abandonado sits among Tiago Alves de Sousa’s signature wines.
Recognition
Recognition for Tiago Alves de Sousa includes Port & Douro Wine Institute, Oenology Award 2020 - Douro + Sustainable (2020), Fundação Eng.º António de Almeida award (2003), and Merit Scholarship from the Student Support Fund.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Tiago
What is Tiago Alves de Sousa's current role?
As of 2026, Tiago Alves de Sousa is Winemaker and COO.
Where did Tiago Alves de Sousa train or study?
Tiago Alves de Sousa trained at University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro.
What recognition has Tiago Alves de Sousa received?
Port & Douro Wine Institute, Oenology Award 2020 - Douro + Sustainable (2020).
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