Kelman
Kelman Family Vineyards
- Region: Dão, Portugal
- Ownership: Female-owned, family-run
- Farming: Vegan & practicing organic
- Soils: Granite, high elevation
- Style: Elegant, age-worthy mountain wines
Kelman Family Vineyards embodies the harmony between tradition and modernity in Portugal’s Dão wine region. For the Kelman family, winemaking is more than a craft — it is a shared family legacy rooted in land, community, and continuity.
The Dão is experiencing a renaissance, led by a new generation of producers blending time-honored methods with thoughtful innovation. Kelman proudly contributes to this movement, crafting expressive wines that honor both history and progress.
A Return to Roots
Juliana C. Kelman holds both Brazilian and Portuguese citizenships — a living bridge between continents and generations. Her grandparents left Portugal for Brazil in the 1940s.
More than seventy years later, Juliana and her husband Rafael returned to the Dão to continue the family’s story, working side-by-side through every stage of vineyard and cellar life.
“We believe in the Dão — its grapes, its people, and its traditions. Each bottle reflects our love for this land and the joy of working together as a family.”
— Juliana C. Kelman
Sustainability & Philosophy
Kelman Family Vineyards is proudly female-owned and committed to producing vegan and practicing organic wines. Every decision — from soil care to fermentation — prioritizes environmental balance and long-term vineyard health.
