Mateus Palace
The Mateus Palace (Portuguese: Palácio de Mateus, Solar de Mateus or Casa de Mateus) is a palace located in the civil parish of Mateus, municipality of Vila Real, Portugal. The three primary buildings are the manor, the winery and the chapel.
| Mateus Palace | |
|---|---|
Palácio de Mateus | |
| General information | |
| Type | House |
| Architectural style | Portuguese Northern Baroque |
| Location | Vila Real, Portugal |
| Construction started | 1739 |
| Completed | 1743 |
| Governing body | Private |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Nicolau Nasoni |
The winery buildings date from the 16th century and were modified in the 1800s. Architect Nicolau Nasoni was involved in the project for the construction of the palace, which took place in the 18th century, possibly between 1739 and 1743, according to one expert. The work was authorized by António José Botelho Mourão, 3rd Morgado of Mateus. The current manor replaced the former family house which was built in the same location in the early 1600s. In 1910, it was classified as a National Monument. The palace is owned by the Mateus Foundation.
It gives the name to the Mateus rosé wine brand.