In August, we celebrated the birthday of Dina Kranemann, Chief Operating Officer and an essential presence in the life of Kranemann Wine Estates.
Born in Lisbon, she spent part of her childhood in Toronto, Canada, before returning to the Portuguese capital. Today, she divides her time between Canada and Portugal, balancing family life with the management of the company.
From an early age, her life was marked by her connection to wine and nature: she recalls visits to her grandmother's farm in Dão, surrounded by vineyards and flower gardens, and her paternal grandfather's liqueur factory, as well as walks along the Douro.
Memories that are now reflected in her dedication to the estate and the project she has built with her husband, Dr. Christoph Kranemann.
The Douro is a place of refuge and inspiration for her, especially in autumn, her favourite season on the estate, when the vineyards and trees paint the landscape with new colours. It is in the gardens of the Convent and in the forest that she finds her corners of serenity.
Passionate about animals, she shares her daily life with dogs, cats, geckos and even an iguana — a care that reflects her attention to detail and her genuinely welcoming way of being in the world. In life, she is inspired by nature, books, and people around her.
If she could raise a glass right now, Dina would toast all those who make this project possible: the vineyard, winery, office, and sales teams. Because, above all, she believes that a true legacy is built together.
