FACTS AND FIGURES

JOSÉ MARIA DA FONSECA

Founded in 1834, José Maria da Fonseca leads the way in the field of table wines and Setúbal Moscatel production and sales, and its brands are sold in over 70 countries.

José Maria da Fonseca’s portfolio includes more than 30 top-quality brands representing the main national wine-growing regions. Many of these are now highly popular both nationally and internationally and are true ambassadors of our country. This success is the result of enormous human and material investment and of José Maria da Fonseca’s constant capacity for renewal. Throughout its history, and currently already in its seventh generation, the company has been able to preserve a precious heritage without forgetting to stay up-to-date and meet the standards of quality that consumers have come to expect of it, while continuing to surprise with every new step.


THE COMPANY

100

FAMILY COMPANY

7

MEMBERS

GENERATIONS

60

EXPORTED PRODUCTION

650

VINEYARD AREA

70

COUNTRIES

MARKET PRESENCE

34

BRANDS

JOSÉ MARIA DA FONSECA

214

WORKERS

DATA FROM 2023

OTHER INFORMATION OF INTEREST

100% family company run by the 6th and 7th generations

Exports 60% of production

José Maria da Fonseca wines are sold in over 70 countries

34 Brands, including table, fortified wines, five regions: Setúbal Peninsula, Alentejo, Douro, Dão and Vinhos Verdes

Periquita is the biggest brand, followed by Lancers, Alambre Moscatel de Setúbal, João Pires and BSE

Area under vine: 650 ha

No. of workers (2023): 214 (José Maria da Fonseca Group)

Main export markets: Sweden, Brazil, United States, Canada, Italy


FAMILY

6th GENERATION

ANTÓNIO SOARES FRANCO

DOMINGOS SOARES FRANCO

7th GENERATION

ANTÓNIO MARIA SOARES FRANCO

SOFIA SOARES FRANCO

FRANCISCO SOARES FRANCO


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