history
Quinta da Massorra has a rich history which dates back to many centuries.
The Quinta, which has a private chapel dedicated to the Holy Spirit, is now owned by the Prof. Doutor Valdemar Cardoso – a renowned surgeon (he graciously attended and referred many patients from Resende to the hospitals in Porto, thus became much loved by the locals) and retired professor from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto.
Since 1999 the Quinta is managed by is son, Rui Cardoso, graduated in Agro-Science by the UTAD (Vila Real) and with a Master degree in Marketing and Product Management by Cranfield University (UK).