Wine Tourism in Alentejo
There are harvest programs for all tastes
Night harvest, jeep tours, and picnics among the vineyards are some of the proposals offered by producers celebrating the region’s tradition, harvest, and flavours.
With the start of the harvest, the Alentejo region once again opens its wineries to celebrate one of the most important moments in the wine calendar. The programs, which span the region at various wine tourism establishments, allow you to explore the Alentejo region through its wines, gastronomy, and culture.
The Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA) has compiled some of the available harvest programs, which can be found on the Alentejo Wine Route:
Alentejo Wine Route – Évora
On the Alentejo Wine Route, a CVRA-sponsored event that aims to promote wine tourism in the region and, consequently, Alentejo wines, the ongoing initiative called “Producers’ Week” introduces visitors, both domestic and international, to four wines from two different producers, presented weekly on a rotating basis. On-site, it’s also possible to customise an itinerary with experiences ranging from winery visits, wine tastings, gastronomy, safaris in the cerrado, picnics, hot air balloon rides, and much more.
Address: Rua Cinco de Outubro, No. 88, 7000-854 Évora
Price: €7.50 per tasting, per person (pp)
Reservations: reservas.provas@vinhosdoalentejo.pt or (+351) 266 746 498
Adega José de Sousa – Reguengos de Monsaraz
From August 16th to September 15th, Adega José de Sousa offers a harvest experience that includes a visit to Adega dos Potes, where the wine continues to ferment in clay jars, and Adega Nova. The activity concludes with a tasting of three wines with regional snacks, and it is also possible to opt for the program that includes lunch.
Address: Rua de Mourão 1, 7200-291 Reguengos de Monsaraz
Price: €29 (without lunch) and R$60 (with lunch) per person
Reservations: josedesousa@jmfonseca.pt or (+351) 918 269 569
Adega do Monte Branco – Estremoz
The Adega do Monte Branco harvest program begins with receiving the grapes and participating in some of the typical seasonal activities. Whenever possible, it also includes the traditional grape treading. The 2.5-hour experience concludes with a wine and must tasting, accompanied by a picnic on the terrace with typical regional snacks.
Address: Monte Branco, 7100-145 Estremoz
Price: €50 per person
Reservations: enoturismo@adegadomontebranco.pt or (+351) 910 945 592
Casa Relvas – Évora
From the vineyard to the cellar, the Casa Relvas program invites you to participate in all stages of the harvest: walking through the vineyards, identifying grape varieties, analysing berries, hand-picking, foot-treading, must tasting, and wine and olive oil tasting.
Address: Herdade de São Miguel, São Miguel de Machede, 7005-752 Évora
Price: €65 per person (without lunch) or €95 per person (with lunch)
Reservations: enoturismo@casarelvas.pt or (+351) 266 988 034 / 917 295 358
Casa das Talhas (Cooperative Winery of Vidigueira, Cuba, and Alvito) – Vidigueira
During August and September, Casa das Talhas invites you to experience the harvest with your feet on the ground. The program includes a visit to the members’ vineyards, participation in the harvest, and a break for the traditional morning snack—the “bucha.” Back at the winery, you can learn about the entire winemaking process, before finishing with a traditional lunch and a complimentary bottle of wine per person.
Address: Bairro Industrial, 7960-305 Vidigueira
Price: €75 per person
Reservations: https://adegavidigueira.pt
Casa de Santa Vitória – Beja
Between August 10th and September 10th, this Beja-based producer offers a complete harvest program, beginning with a welcome drink, followed by a tour of the vineyards, grape harvesting, and a visit to the winery and barrel cellar. The activity concludes with a tasting of Santa Vitória wines accompanied by regional snacks and a complimentary bottle of Santa Vitória Seleção wine. The program also includes lunch at the Alentejo Vineyards restaurant.
Address: Herdade da Malhada, Santa Vitória, 7800-730 Beja
Price: €65 per person (minimum 2 people)
Reservations: info@vilagale.com or (+351) 284 970 100
Cartuxa Wine Tourism – Évora
From September 2nd to October 3rd, Cartuxa opens its doors for a harvest experience with its own signature. At set times—11:00 am and 4:00 pm—visitors are invited to participate in the hand-picking of the grapes and the traditional treading, a return to the roots of winemaking. The program includes a tasting of six wines and two olive oils from the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation, accompanied by typical regional flavors. For an even more complete experience, you can combine a paired meal at Enoteca Cartuxa, in the heart of Évora.
Address: Estrada da Soeira, 7005-003 Évora
Price: €200 (without lunch) or €275 (with meal)
Reservations: enoturismo.cartuxa@fea.pt or (+351) 266 748 383
Ervideira – Vendinha / Reguengos de Monsaraz
The “100 Feet” experience is back and invites participants to tread grapes by hand, just like the traditional producers. This is followed by a tour of the winery, where the complete winemaking process is demonstrated, from grape to bottle. The program concludes with a tasting of Ervideira wines accompanied by a board of traditional Alentejo flavours.
Address: Herdade da Herdadinha, Vendinha, 7200-042 Reguengos de Monsaraz
Price: €65 per person
Reservations: enoturismo@ervideira.pt or (+351) 913 545 382 / 266 950 010
Esporão – Reguengos de Monsaraz
At Herdade do Esporão, the grape harvest is celebrated with a special program on August 18th, 22nd, 29th, and September 5th. The experience begins at 10:00 am and includes a visit to the vineyard, the Lagares winery, and the underground cellar. The activity concludes with lunch at the Herdade do Esporão Wine Bar.
Address: Herdade do Esporão, 7200-175 Reguengos de Monsaraz
Price: €90 per person
Reservations: reservas@esporao.com, by contacting (+351) 266 509 280, or at https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/winebaresporao
Fita Preta – Évora
Starting August 19th, Fita Preta offers harvest programs focused on wine education and entertainment. Participants can experience grape selection, pumping over, laboratory analysis, must tasting, and wine tasting, with the option to participate in the grape harvest.
Address: Morgado de Oliveira, Estrada da Igrejinha, M527 – Km 109, Nossa Senhora da Graça do Divor, 7000-016 Évora
Price: from €150 per person
Reservations: enoturismo@fitapreta.com or (+351) 918 266 993
Gerações da Talha – Vila de Frades
With deep roots in the tradition of Talha wine, the “Mexer das Talhas” program offers a unique immersion into the region’s ancient production method. The experience takes place at the Gerações da Talha winery and includes a visit to the winery, a tasting of three Talha wines accompanied by traditional snacks, and the opportunity to participate in the “mexer das talhas” ritual. For those who want to extend the experience, it is possible to add lunch at the winery or a jeep tour of the vineyards.
Address: Rua de Lisboa, 29A, 7960-432 Vila de Frades
Price: From €30 per person
Reservations: geral@geracoesdatalha.pt (+351) 913 789 476
Herdade da Malhadinha Nova – Beja
From grape harvesting in the vineyards to winery processing, Herdade da Malhadinha Nova offers a two-day “Harvest Experience” immersing you in the culture. The program includes a tour of the property in a vintage off-road vehicle, a winery tour, wine tasting, a picnic, treading in the wine presses, an ATV ride, and all meals, including a themed dinner at the Organic & Inspired Cuisine Restaurant.
Address: Herdade da Malhadinha Nova, 7800-601 Albernoa, Beja
Price: From €780 per person in a double room
Reservations: reservas@malhadinhanova.pt or (+351) 284 965 432
Honrado – Vila de Frades
This Alentejo producer has harvest experiences for all tastes: from winemaking lessons to amphora washing, visits to the Cella Vinaria Antiqua and the Roman Ruins, to pottery workshops and blind tastings.
Address: Rua General Humberto Delgado 17, 7960-446 Vila de Frades
Price: From €50 per person
Reservations: enoturismo@honrado.pt or (+351) 284 092 094 and (+351) 914 610 435
João Portugal Ramos – Estremoz
Adega Vila Santa invites you to experience the tradition of the grape harvest in the heart of the Alentejo. The experience includes hand-harvesting, a break for the typical Alentejo “bucha,” and the emblematic foot-treading in the marble presses. This is followed by a guided tour of the winery and cellars, culminating in a traditional lunch paired with house wines.
Address: Adega Vila Santa, Estrada Nacional 4, 7100-149 Estremoz
Price: €110 per person
Reservations: https://www.jportugalramos.com/pt/natureing-with-wine/
Mainova – Arraiolos
“Moinante” is someone who sleeps during the day because they’ve been out partying all night, and it’s also the name of Mainova Winery’s harvest experience. The Moinante Experience is available on September 13th and offers a program that includes a field visit with an olive oil tasting and pairing, a winery tour and must tasting, a sunset DJ experience, and dinner in a fire kitchen. This is followed by the night harvest, stargazing, and supper.
Address: Herdade da Fonte Santa, Estrada Nacional 372-1, 7040-669 Vimieiro/Arraiolos
Price: €110 per person
Reservations: enoturismo@mainova.pt or (+351) 910 732 526
Monte da Raposinha – Montemor-o-Novo
With tours available Tuesday through Saturday, Monte da Raposinha invites you to discover the winery, the project, and the terroir that gives rise to its wines, in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The experience includes wine tasting and
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Quinta do Quetzal – Vidigueira
At Quinta do Quetzal, right in the heart of the Alentejo, the grape harvest is celebrated with experiences that combine tradition, gastronomy, and the house wines. Activities begin with hand-picking and an explanation of the winemaking process, followed by a tour of the winery. The experience can conclude with a picnic prepared by Chef João Mourato, served among the vineyards, or with a paired lunch at the producer’s restaurant, after the traditional “bucha” (a traditional Portuguese wine).
Price: €70 per person (picnic) or €100 per person (paired lunch)
Address: Estrada das Sesmarias, 7960-909 Vila de Frades
Reservations: reservas@quintadoquetzal.com
Tapada de Coelheiros – Arraiolos
The invitation at Tapada de Coelheiros is to discover the essence of the harvest through a sensory experience surrounded by nature, exploring the property by jeep. Once at the winery, the tour includes a tasting of fermenting must and concludes with an exclusive tasting of house wines, paired with a selection of regional products.
Address: Tapada de Coelheiros, 7040-202 Igrejinha/Arraiolos
Price: €75 per person
Reservations: enoturismo@coelheiros.pt or (+351) 266 470000
Torre de Palma Wine Hotel – Monforte
Inspired by ancient Roman traditions, the Torre de Palma Wine Hotel offers a return to its roots with a harvest program that honours the region’s winemaking history. Between August and October, participants can harvest grapes, select the best bunches, tour the winery, and taste the musts. The iconic foot-treading in Estremoz marble presses is available throughout September, and the experience concludes with a lunch paired with the producer’s wines.
Address: Herdade de Torre de Palma, 7450-250 Monforte
Price: €50 pp (without lunch) or €110 pp (with meal included)
Reservations: reservas@torredepalma.com or (+351) 245 038 890 and 936 004 264
The Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA) was established in 1989 and is responsible for protecting and promoting the Alentejo DOC and the Alentejo Geographical Indication, certifying and controlling the origin and quality, and fostering sustainability. Adhering to high standards of rigour, transparency, and impartiality, the CVRA is an ISO/IEC 17065:2014-accredited certification body, with its physical, chemical, and sensory analysis laboratories accredited by ISO/IEC 17025:2018. Furthermore, it is ISO 14001:2015-accredited, thanks to the CVRA’s strong environmental commitment.
The Alentejo region is the national leader in certified wines, accounting for approximately 40% of total sales value across 14 wine-growing regions in Portugal. With a vineyard area of 23,300 hectares, 30% of its production is exported to five main destinations, notably Brazil, Switzerland, the USA, the United Kingdom, and Poland.
One of only two regions in the world that has produced Talha wine for over 2,000 years, Alentejo also boasts a pioneering initiative, the “Alentejo Wine Sustainability Program,” which aims to improve practices used in vineyards and wineries, producing high-quality, economically viable grapes and wine.
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