The Knighthood
The Sovereign Order of the Knights of St. Urban and St. Vincent – Brotherhood of Dão Wine Tasters was created in 1995 by a group of enthusiasts, under the patronage of His Highness the Prince Miguel de Bragança, our Grand Master since then. It includes the direct descendants of founders of the Appelation d’Origine Dão and it admits as members those subscribing our fundamental principles:
Independence from political, economical, or any other influence.
Apology of culture, reasonable and demanding usage of wine, courtesy, politeness, and good-humour. The Order is benevolent, has no material possessions and cannot gather wealth of any kind.
In spite of an inflexible independence, we often receive members of the government and of the military and religious hierarchy, and do collaborate with other benevolent associations, NGO’s, and regional authority, provided this might be suitable to the Order’s purposes.
We regularly do invite Diplomats, considered to be most distinguished supporters of Dão wine excellence, at their countries.
