FORA DA LEI wines were created between 2013 and 2015.
While we were perfecting and testing our wines with friends and acquaintances, it happened that we had to
transport it in an “unofficial” way. On one of these trips we called ourselves “outlaws”. Caught up in a
certain collective imagination and in characters and stories of resistance , the FORA DA LEI brand was created.
Thus, we created a narrative around four characters, who symbolize the bold and irreverent essence of our wines.
Since 2026, we have also been offering a vacation rental—Casa da Corredoura.
Manel Sarro had three children, each from a different woman, who all described his personality as unpredictable, selfish,
and domineering. He would meet his end on one fateful Saturday night. In a cloud of inebriation, he was stabbed three times
and left to bleed in a ditch by the highway like a stray dog. The sun had already risen high that Sunday morning when the
town found out what happened and, in an uproar, went to tell his eldest son, BRANCO.
BRANCO, a heavy-set man of few words, just like his father. He was generally easy-going, but his eyes burned in anger while
receiving the dreadful news. Irreverent and somewhat introverted, few friends knew him well. However, he had an unshakeable
sense of justice, was often seen protecting the weak, and possessed a deep love for nature. Secretly, he fostered a burning
desire for his English teacher. He had a photo of her, which he kept under the drawer of his bedside table. This passion would
bloom into a luscious smile of pleasure across his face and helped balance the irresponsible sweetness through which he
viewed life.
BRANCO had a half-sister, ROSE, who lived on the other side of town, but they met very rarely. Sometimes, he spotted her from a
distance while playing with the other boys in the park of the village. BRANCO already witnessed much of the temperament that he
so often saw in his father. She was domineering and insolent with a sharp tongue. She sucked on candies and gave an evil eye to
all the men who passed. BRANCO was worried because she already seemed destined to change her life course .
Concerning Manel Sarro’s third son, no one knows his name nor is certain of what he’s really made of. He was the result of an
incestuous love affair with his Aunt Marina in view of the Douro river during a hot summer’s day in August. Someone saidthat they
saw the bastard with his mother at St. Bento station.
Concerning Manel Sarro’s sons, there is much more to be told. We will save the inspiration for other vintages.
Local Accommodation
Registration AL: 172858/AL
Casa da Corredoura is located 300 meters from the village of Santa Marta de Penaguião, right along the N2 Highway, one of Portugal’s most iconic roads.
The property was built on the site of a very old single-story stone house that belonged to our great-grandparents. In 1968, it was expanded to accommodate
new family members. In 2025, we carried out renovation work so that it could comfortably welcome our guests. It is a two-story family home, with only
the upper floor designated for guest use. The house features 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (one of which is en suite to one of the bedrooms), a
kitchen and living room, 1 covered balcony, and a private garage.
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Our wines are available for purchase at the winery. We also offer tastings by appointment.
LOCATION:
Rua de São Miguel, 998 (EN2) | 5030-465 Santa Marta de Penaguião | Portugal | Google Maps
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We have 5 ha of vineyards, divided into five plots with different ages. Three plots are composed of traditional, hundred year-old vineyards, with mixed indigenous grape varieties. Two plots were modernized ten years ago.
The vineyards are located in the Demarcated Douro Region (Douro River Valley) in the Baixo Corgo sub-region at Santa Marta de Penaguião.
We apply methods of Sustainable Viticulture, which ensures our practices are environmentally-friendly.
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FORA DA LEI (The Outlaw) brand was born in 2015.
We have been selling our grapes for decades. In 2013, we decided to start producing our own wine.
Since then, we have been improving the profile of the wine.
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Portugal Nosso | Garrafeira Nacional
Rua de São Miguel, 998 (EN2)
5030-465 Santa Marta de Penaguião
PORTUGAL
+351 939 014 746
info@foradalei.pt
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