A wine region with great tradition, Alentejo has wines that surprise us with their excellence, aromas and colors, as unique as the landscape and the cuisine itself.
This region with vast horizons, to which the cork oaks give a feeling of strength and perenniality, was once an extensive wheat field. Currently, the fields give way to huge vineyards, whose wines receive the strength of the landscape and the ambient heat, being among the most recognized in Portugal.
In addition to theAlentejano Regional Wine, which is found throughout the region, wine producers are distributed across8 Controlled Denomination of Origin areas-Portalegre,Borba,Redondo,Reguengos,Vidigueira,Évora,Granja/AmarelejaandMoura, the which allows a variety of choices anywhere in Alentejo.
The distinct characteristics of the soils depending on the area (granite, limestone, Mediterranean or schist), the countless hours of sun exposure and a set of selected grape varieties allow for high quality production, combined with the ability to maintain the tradition of flavor while innovating in art. to make wine.
As for what distinguishes them,white winesare aromatic, fresh and harmonious, whilered wines , ruby or garnet in color, are more intense, full-bodied and at the same time soft and slightly astringent.
To make the right choice and find out what is best to accompany a meal, there's nothing like visiting a winery, where we are warmly welcomed by more knowledgeable winemakers who are ready to answer any questions you may have. We can also start with theTesting Room at Alentejo Wine Route, in Évora, where they can also suggest various routes through the region. And it's always an opportunity to visit this city that is a World Heritage Site.
To discover the secrets of wine, we suggest other ways of doing so, such as visiting the Enoteca and theRedondo Wine Museumor participating in the harvest festivals at the end of summer, of which Borba is a good example with itsFesta da Vinha and of Wine.
And if we add delicious Alentejo cheeses and the aromatic flavors of Alentejo cuisine to the wines, then the visit will undoubtedly be richer and more complete.
