Tourist offers promise to please everyone, with diversified programs that include visits to the estates, grape treading or gastronomic experiences.

With the start of the harvest in the Alentejo, there are also wine tourism programs that delight visitors who want to delve into the ancient tradition of the region and discover the wine production process. From visits to fields and cellars, grape treading, wine tasting or gastronomic experiences, the Alentejo Wine Route has more than a dozen vintage programs tailored to all types of tourists.

1. Adega da Vidigueira
During the month of September, Adega Vidigueira invites you to a six-hour program with the right to visit the vineyards of the Adega's associates, pause for "bucha" - the traditional mid-morning snack -, and also to get to know the winery. winemaking process. The activity ends with a lunch paired with the members' nectars, at Casa das Talhas, and participants can also enjoy the offer of a bottle of wine per person.
Address: Bairro Industrial 7960-305 Vidigueira Price: €55 p.p. Website: www.adegavidigueira.pt

2. Adega José de Sousa
From August 20th to September 18th, Adega José de Sousa offers a morning program of about two hours in which participants can participate in activities taking place at Adega Nova and Adega dos Potes. All those who want to know not only the nectars of the region, but also its gastronomy, can go for a lunch of typical Alentejo snacks, accompanied by José de Sousa wines. If you don't want to stay for lunch, you can end the morning with a tasting of three wines of the brand accompanied by sausages, cheese, bread and regional olive oil. Address: R. de Mourão 1 7200, Reguengos de Monsaraz Price: From €28 p.p. (without lunch) or €58 p.p. (with lunch) Website: https://www.jmf.pt/index.php?id=8

3. Herdade do Rocim
Daily until the 4th of September, visitors to Adega do Rocim will have the opportunity to get to know the harvest process and end the experience with an Alentejo bucha made with local products. On the 17th of September, it is time to sing the harvest of Rocim, and you can join in a celebration of the harvest rocked by the Alentejo cante. The day begins with a visit to the vineyard to learn about the harvesting process, followed by a visit to the winery and a typical Alentejo lunch paired with wines from the Herdade do Rocim and, finally, it is time for participants to make their own batch. of wine with some vintages from previous years, living a day in the "skin" of the winemaker. Address: Estrada Nacional 387, 7940-909 Cuba Price: Program with loofah - €35 p.p.; Program with Alentejo singing – €80 p.p.
Website: https://rocim.pt/

4. Casa Relvas
Between the 20th of August and the 20th of September, Casa Relvas opens its doors to welcome all those interested in learning about the production process of its wines. The proposal invites you to a five-hour program, which includes a walk through the vineyard, identification of grape varieties and sensory analysis of berries, seeds and stalks, manual harvesting, foot treading and must tasting. If you want to let it go, you can still go for a lunch accompanied by a tasting of wines from the Herdade. Address: S. Miguel de Machede, 7005-752 Évora Price: €50 p.p. (without lunch) or €80 p.p. (with lunch)
Website: https://casarelvas.pt/

5. Fita Preta
At Fitpreta, the suggestions for the harvest program include a visit to the winery and oenology activities, the tasting of five wines accompanied by snacks and a lunch at Paço Medieval. For those who want to know the practice adopted to escape the intense heat of the region, there is also the possibility of taking part in the night harvest. Address: Paço do Morgado de Oliveira, Estrada M527 km10, 7000-016 Évora Price: €125 p.p. (no night harvest) or €200 p.p. (includes night harvest) Website: www.fitapreta.com

6. Gerações da Talha
This program, focused exclusively on talha wine, includes a visit to the winery, in Vila de Frades, the presentation of the process and explanation of the history of this traditional Alentejo wine and the possibility to participate in the art of stirring the talhas. The two-hour program concludes with the tasting of two carved wines accompanied by regional snacks. Address: R. de Lisboa 29A, 7960-432 Vila de Frades Price: €20 p.p. Website: https://geracoesdatalha.com/

7. Herdade das Servas
On the 8th, 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th of September, visitors to Herdade das Servas will have the opportunity to take part in a treading on marble presses at the famous Herdade de Estremoz. Also included in this harvest program is a visit to the garden, cellar and cellar, as well as a wine tasting with harmonization and also the offer of a bottle of wine produced there. Address: Herdade das Servas, apt 286 7101-909 Estremoz, Portugal Price: €45 p.p.
Website: https://herdadedasservas.com/

8. Herdade de Coelheiros
On the 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th of September, Tapada de Coelheiros invites you to join the harvest. The activities begin at 9:30 am, with the delivery of a Vintage Kit with all the necessary materials. In the middle of the morning, there is the right to break for the “bucha”, traditional reinforcement of field workers. This is followed by a complete visit to the estate and the program ends on a high note, with a typical Alentejo lunch accompanied by a tasting of Coelheiros wines. Address: Herdade de Coelheiros, 7040-202 Igrejinha Price: €85 p. p Website: https://www.coelheiros.pt/pt/

9. Herdade do Sobroso
Herdade do Sobroso will give visitors the opportunity to get to work and participate in the harvesting process. Afterwards, they can count on a visit to the winery, where they will be entitled to a tasting commented by the estate's winemaker and a tasting of traditional Alentejo cheeses. The program closes with a lunch consisting of five starters, main course, convent sweets, laminated fruit, tea, coffee and Herdade do Sobroso cakes and wines. Address: Herdade do Sobroso, 7960-909 Vidigueira Price: €85 p.p. or €195 p.p. (with accommodation at Herdade do Sobroso Boutique Hotel) Website: www.herdadedosobroso.pt

10. Herdade Grande
At Herdade Grande, the vintage program includes a visit to the vintage, cellar and wine tasting. Address: Herdade Grande, 7960-909 Vidigueira Price: On request Website: https://herdadegrande.com/

11. João Portugal Ramos
Starting with a visit to the city's viewpoint, at this producer in Estremoz, the “enocuriosos” will have the opportunity to harvest and feel the atmosphere in the vineyards. This is followed by the foot treading of the grapes in marble presses, followed by a visit to the winery and cellars. Finally, enjoy a vintage lunch. Address: Adega Vila Santa, Estrada Nacional 4, 7100-149 Estremoz Price: €75 p.p. Website: https://www.jportugalramos.com/

12. Malhadinha Nova
Herdade da Malhadinha Nova presents a special harvest program that can last two, three or five nights and allows participants to follow the entire process of creating Malhadinha wines. The proposals for these days in Malhadinha range from themed dinners, visits to the property in vintage off-road terrain, manual harvesting of the grapes, at dawn, breakfast in the vineyard, wine therapy massage, grape treading, cooking workshop, preparation of a batch of wine, hot air balloon experience, must tasting, a special wine therapy bath, among many other initiatives that promise to make these days a unique experience. Address: Herdade da Malhadinha Nova, 7800-601 Albernoa Price: For the 5-night experience, between €2,100 and €3,100 p.p.; 3 nights, between €1,300 and €1,900 p.p.; and 2 nights, between €780 and €1,180 p.p.. The indicated values ​​include accommodation.
Website: https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/pt/

13. Quinta da Fonte Souto
Between the 5th and the 25th of September, you can enjoy a guided tour of Quinta da Fonte do Souto, in Portalegre, and enjoy a tour of its vineyard, the tasting of three different wines and participation in the vintage activities. For those who want to stay, they can also enjoy a picnic at the Quinta. Address: Quinta da Fonte Souto, Estrada de Alegrete, Reguengo and São Julião, 7300- 404 Price: €15 p.p. (no picnic) and €35 ​​p.p. (with picnic)
Website: https://www.fontesouto.com/

14. Torre de Palma
Respecting the Roman roots in Torre de Palma, wine is celebrated in “Lusitania”, as in the Roman period. The “vinalia rustica” marks the beginning of the harvest in mid-August, as well as the beginning of the harvest program. In October, the program ends, celebrating the “meditrinalia”, the date on which the must is consecrated. During the weeks when the harvest takes place, participants will be able to spend a day in the vineyard, participate in the harvest, and in the cellar they will be able to learn more about the vineyards and varieties, choose the best grapes and taste the wines. If they wish, participants can also have lunch or dinner at Restaurante Palma. Finally, they can count on the offer of a bottle of Torre de Palma Tinto BASILII wine as a souvenir of the harvest Address: Herdade de Torre de Palma, 7450-250 Price: €84 p.p.
Website: https://www.torredepalma.com/

15. Santa Vitória / Vila Galé Clube de Campo
At Vila Galé de Beja, the suggestion is a two-hour program with a tour of the vineyards and grape picking, a visit to the cellar with the presence of the Santa Vitória winemaker and a visit to the barrel cellar. To close the morning, you will also have the opportunity to taste Santa Vitória wines accompanied by regional snacks. Address: Herdade da Figueirinha - Santa Vitória, 7800-730 BejaPrice: €30 p.p. (with lunch add €35 ​​p.p.)
Website: https://www.vilagale.com/pt/hoteis/alentejo/vila-gale-clube-de-campo