The cooperative winery at Colares (Adega Regional de Colares) was founded in 1931. It congregates today more than 50% of the total production and over 90% of the winegrowers of the region. Ence it´s social importance.
Its beautiful building dates back to the late 19th century, with an imposing interior housing wooden barrels, casks and vats totalling more than 1 million litters capacity. It is the maturing and aging place "par excellence" for the wines of this appellation.
The cooperative winery has always been regarded as a national ex-libris, being the scenery of important cultural events.