In Medieval times from the mid-12th century, Cistercians had an important influence on winemaking in the region, through their three monasteries Salzedas, São João de Tarouca and São Pedro das Águias.
Under medeltiden från mitten av 1100-talet hade Cistercienserorden stort inflytande över vintillverkning i regionen, genom sina tre kloster Salzedas, São João de Tarouca och São Pedro das Águias.