Please consult government travel advisories before. Portugal bike tour alentejo wine region a visit to the alentejo region is like stepping into the past, to a time before cities, where agesold quiet rolling countrysides of wheat, olive trees, vineyards, and cork tree groves are the rule. The potential of the area has attracted many producers and its wine production continues to grow. We have written a lot about the alentejo and about wine touring in the region, what to do and what to expect. Alentejo is the greatest wine region in portugal and with the most popular wines what you should know about alentejo. Irrigation supplements low rainfall and temperature control in the winery assures high quality wines. Some of the more obvious ones are the wine and olive tasting sessions, the vineyard visits, guided tours of the wineries and a wine shop. Feb 10, 2015 stops included on the 12 day tour include. The wine in the alentejo is distinct from that of portugals more northerly douro region, which is famed for its fortified port wine. Wine tours alentejo portugal the dry alentejo, a region between lisbon and the algarve is the ideal environment to grow old grape varieties such as trincadeira or arangonez. Before this trip, id had a few portuguese wines but had no idea that portugal was one of the finest wine producing country.
However, in growing proportions, the white grapes verdelho, alvarinho and viognier have been enjoying success. Amongst others, there are six species of vine that distinguish alentejos wines. Doc alentejo wines can be made only in certain small enclaves within the greater vinho regional alentejo region. You can also find more information on the alentejo wines on bkwine magazine program alentejo and setubal wine tour. This vineyard has an area of vines covering almost 180 hectares. This region, where the skyline extends as far as the eye can see, on which the cork oaks bestow a sense of strength and durability, was once an expanse of wheat fields. If the wine from porto is world famous, vinho verde and douro doc are the best kept secrets in the region. Its red wine is one of the finest from alentejo, and is still made in opentoplagars stone fermenters. Our essential guide to wine tasting in alentejo wine paths. Sunset over vineyards with red wine grapes in late summer hot air balloons flying over the vineyards along south styrian wine road, austria vineyards with red wine grapes for port wine production in winery near douro valley and duero river, peso da regua, porto portugal old vineyards with red wine grapes in the alentejo wine region near evora, portugal old vineyards with red wine grapes in the. Sprawling vineyards are as plentiful here as the quercus suber oak, whose thick bark is the raw material for cork production. Because of a compressed time frame, i decided a wine tour made the most sense for us to try several different wineries and specialities of the alentejo region.
Add fields upon fields of wild flowers come spring, large horns from gigantic steers popping over undulating hills, piercing sun and ancient dolomite ruins, and. Alentejo is a dreamy portuguese wine region, every sunny and with dramatic, open vistas. The alentejo is a truly majestic region with its large swatches of land dotted with perfectly round pine trees, and scraggly olive and holmoak forests, that cast long, obscure shadows. Wine tours alentejo portugal portugal confidential. The alentejo is one of the largest wine regions of portugal, where the view is lost in that vast plains are only interrupted by small hills. With some of the most beautiful vineyard landscapes, wine tastings and tours are a. Portugal has some of the best wines in the world so we have created a special route to relish in the flavors of the region of alentejo. The alentejo the most recent wine region of portugal. The 10 best alentejo cultural tours with photos tripadvisor. Explore evora the way you want to with your own private tour guide. Alentejo, inland from lisbon and north of the algarve, is one of portugals key wine regions.
Collect your map at the alentejo wine route centre in evora. Details on how to pay will be sent to you when you register. Off road road book driving in portugal, alentejo area. This was a celebration of the local speciality of this relatively remote corner of the alentejo. Alentejo wine region and evora day trip from lisbon 2020. Get snooth s free wine newsletter for a daily dose of what to drink right now, pairing ideas, wine country travel tips, and more. Classified as national heritage by unesco since 1996, it is certainly, in terms of historical monuments, the richest city of the country, after lisbon. Wine library tv alentejo, a wine region in portugal.
Behind portugals traditional amphorae wines in the portuguese region of alentejo, one of the countrys traditional ways of fermenting wine, in clay vessels, is making a. For the purpose of regulating grapegrowing and winemaking in the varying microclimates and terrains, doc alentejo is divided into eight different subregions. During a guided walking tour of unescolisted evora, see ancient landmarks like templo romano and evoras grandiose romanesquegothic cathedral. Evora resembles to a spider web, with the roman temple of diana in its centre and the walls on the periphery. Along the wine route in hilly, magical alentejo, portugal, i renew a friendship and discover the best eating and drinking of my life. I decided a wine tour made the most sense for us to try several different wineries and specialities of the alentejo region. Full day wine and cork tour to alentejo from lisbon. Here you can find more about travelling in the alentejo. Wine enthusiast names alentejo as one of 2016s top wine. Alentejo is particularly suited to the production of typical wines of exceptionally high quality. With a minimum of pollution, alentejo is one of the dark sky regions of europe. Once, portugals alentejo was known more for producing cork than wine. Wine tours in alentejo, portugal wine tasting holidays.
Alentejo wine tours home to some of the best portuguese. Please consult government travel advisories before booking. We are looking forward to our next adventure with tt. Alentejo is portugals largest political region, encompassing about onethird of the country. However, with only 759,000 inhabitants, it represents a tiny 7 percent of its population. Old vineyards with red wine grapes in the alentejo wine. Jan 15, 2016 in the north of alentejo, as the roads climb into the mountains toward portalegre, make an appointment to visit the circa1901 winery of herdade do mouchao. The surprising thing about touching down at lisbon airport is how fast you find yourself transported into deep countryside. Other less expected services include a horse and carriage tour, bycicle tours with picnic, specialized tasting workshops for tasting.
Jul 26, 2015 the alentejo covers approximately onethird of the landmass of portugal. Yet in comparison with the tapestry of vines that have covered northern portugal for centuries, alentejo is a relative newcomer to highquality wine production. Wine tours in alentejo, portugal wine tasting holidays in. By the way, the j in alentejo is pronounced as in jonas, not the spanish way. Hotels in alentejo wine route, portugal the best hotels.
Alentejos charming, fruitforward wines have naturally led to local and global popularity. Jul 21, 2017 while i do drink a fair amount of french, italian, and domestic wine, i had almost no exposure to wines from portugal. On the past august 4th, of 2014, alentejo region won the most important award of wine theme. This fabulous wine connoisseurs tour in the alentejo has been designed for wine lovers also seeking luxury. An exciting style of alentejo red from field blends of old vines at 700m altitude, in the hills above portalegre, the grapes are picked early for freshness the wine is just 12. The alentejo wine route will take you down a few winemaking towns. Alentejo wine region in portugal wine tours and usefull. One of the main advantages of joining a wine tour in alentejo is that you get to taste the regions celebrated wines while, at the same time, exploring fascinating medieval towns and historic sites even prehistoric at times.
Off road roadbook riding in alentejo, portugal youtube. Rustic charm meets readytodrink reds in portugals most relaxed winemaking region. Sprawling vineyards are as plentiful here as the quercus suber oak, whose thick bark. This is what the wine enthusiast has to say about it in their intro. A wine producing region with a long tradition, the alentejo boasts wines that will surprise you for their excellence, aromas and colours as unique as the. Armando was a wonderful, entertaining host and very knowledgable about the region. Thus, agricultureand the food and wine it producesis quite rich here. This 4 days 3 nights experience is perfect for discerning travellers seeking fine wines, delectable cuisine and exclusive. Portalegre, borba, redondo, vidigueira, reguengos, moura, evora and.
Checking the site of 10best, alentejo region is described as a trip back in time its white and rustic houses, the delicious and traditional food, puts the region on the top of this list. Cycling holidays in the alentejo, where youll get to discover the millennial history, culture and traditions of one of the worlds best wine countries. Alentejo is not without the conveniences of modern winemaking as well. Discover where to go in the incredible wine region of alentejo to taste wines. Ride through the vineyard lined roads and quiet country lanes surrounded by olive and cork trees, and fields of wheat. Lisbon full day tour with visit to belem, cristo rei and pillar 7 vr experience.
Its also the least densely populated region in portugal. On this tour you will get to know how some varieties have been introduced since the time of phoenicians and greeks and also the wine making process. Other less expected services include a horse and carriage tour, bycicle tours with picnic, specialized tasting workshops for tasting wines based on vintage, cask, single and blended wines. Bike tours in the alentejo wine country 7 days, premium. Kicking off the month with an event this sunday, we will be exploring. Bursts into life on the palate, a really vivacious style with bags of sparky flavour, all sort of more lifted and floral aspects to it, and a long, shimmering finish. Evora, capital of alentejo, is one of the most seductive cities of portugal, located in the middle of a plateau. From daytrips to weeklong tours, follow us along alentejo wine routes. From lisbon, you will travel east towards the beautiful unesco world heritage town of evora. The alentejo covers approximately onethird of the landmass of portugal. Gastronomic long weekend lisbon and alentejo wine region.
Enjoy a week long ride in these peaceful rolling hills while exploring local wine cellars, sleeping in convents and discovering the unesco world heritage sites of cities like evora, vila. For lifelong memories of evora tailored to you, book a private tour effortlessly. But alentejos wines no longer take a back seat to the stoppers. Full payment should be received at the latest sample programme, one month or 60 days, depending on the trip before the departure date see our terms and conditions. Walk around the estate to really get a sense for the alentejo lifestyle. Dop alentejo has eight subregions portalegre is near north east of sao mamede mountains, with granit soils, high rainfall and cold temperatures especially at night time. Much of the rest is used for growing cereal grains and olives. Find the best selction and prices on over 8,000 different wines. It was a great day touring with the best portugal wine tours. This wine region is one of the best kept secrets in the wine world and lets keep it that way, lest prices triple. This region produces many traditional wines, cheeses and smoked hams and sausages. Wine region and arrabida natural park, or alentejo wine region and evora medieval city. Wineries on the alentejo wine route cvra vinhos do alentejo. Yellow cab tt tours innovates is a pioneer in the adventure tours offering the quality.
A daily postcard with a few simple words of wine wisdom. Portugals alentejo region, the area east of lisbon, portugal. This warm and dry region benefited from numerous investments in the wine sector which resulted in producing some of the best portuguese wines and consequently the international recognition of alentejo wines. It built its own wine cellar in 1989 and is the only producer in the wine region of redondo doing its own bottling. Fly over the alentejo wine region in a hot air balloon. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures. This evening well gather for a welcome drink of local alentejo wines before dinner at our.
Take a tour of the winery and sample recent production reds and whites. On a fullday trip from lisbon, get acquainted with the historical charm of evora and the verdant beauty of alentejo, a prestigious wine region. Alentejo wine full day trip by cooltours nomad card 10%. The north of portugal produces exceptional quality wines, worthy of a distinguished and diverse cuisine. South route route of the castles palmelasesimbrasetubal private tour. Shop the best selection of from alentejo wine portugal. May 19, 2009 gary, please never do another alentejo special. Nov, 2009 off road road book driving in portugal, alentejo area. The intensely hot, dry region, which covers a large part of southern portugal, is dotted with the oak trees that supply cork for many of the worlds wines. White wines tend to be blends of antao vaz, roupeiro and arinto. It is dotted with vast areas of vineyards over extensive plains. Terra dalter, viognier 2014, alentejo, portugal the aromatics are gentle and pear like, just a touch of orange and peach, but it is fairly subdued in this tank sample.