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Vidigueira Premium Wine Tour

Vidigueira Premium Wine Tour

Vidigueira, Alentejo

€210.00 Book now
Taste of Alentejo

Taste of Alentejo

Region Guide:
Joana

A wine tasting with some regional products

€350.00 Book now

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How to Reach Wine Tasting Experiences in Alentejo

Wine tasting tours in Alentejo are easily accessible by different means of transportation.

By Air

Beja Airport which is located 9 km northwest of Beja and is 150 km away from Lisbon, is one of the most important airports in Alentejo. Faro Airport (FAO) is the nearest international airport to Alentejo, which is about 115.4km away. If you want to travel for various wine tasting and tours in the Alentejo region, you can also go to another closest airport of Alentejo- Lisbon Airport(LIS).

By Car

Exploring the Alentejo wine region sitting in a comfy car seat helps you to get deeper cultural insights into Portugal. At first, you can start your journey by driving an hour and a half east from Lisbon to the town of Evora. Then you can continue north towards Estremoz or south to Reguengos de Monsaraz. Traveling by car is the quickest way to go for different wine tasting and tours in the Alentejo wine region.

By Train

Traveling via train is the best way to see the natural beauty of the region. It will take about 3 hours and 30 minutes from Faro to reach the wineries of the Alentejo region. Trains from Evora depart 3 times per day during the week with limited service on Sundays. If you are in a hurry, you can take the morning train which is considered to be one of the fastest trains in the region.

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Everything you need to know before you take a tour to Alentejo

Alentejo is known to have a profound, reinvigorating, and redeeming effect on people. Breathing in a history steeped in periods of turmoil and peace. No doubt, there are plenty of wine tastings and tours in Alentejo offered to the visitors. Wine tasting Alentejo will be the best wine experience you will have, and we are here to help you pick the right one among the wide array!

At WineTourism.com, we provide a broad selection of wine tastings and tours in Alentejo, together with our local partner wineries. Below you will find a list of wine tastings and tours in Alentejo with a direct booking option and a map of the region with the exact location of each winery. Choose your favourite wine tasting in Alentejo or the Winery tour, let us know, and we will guarantee you a memorable experience.

What is the best season to experience wine tastings and tours in Alentejo?

Being one of the hottest wine regions of Portugal, Alentejo has baking summers and cold winters. Summer is the least commendable time to visit Alentejo. During spring, the vines just start to sprout, so you will not be welcomed by the green luscious vineyards. So the best time to visit for wine tasting and tour in Alentejo would be late May and June. You can plan your travel during the festival of harvest in September when the atmosphere is really pumped up.

What to do in Alentejo?

The best thing to do in Alentejo is simply strolled around the stunning cities and villages of the region. The large open spaces and the amazing natural beauty of the region provide a wide range of outdoor activities. Nearby the countryside are the beautiful white beaches which are perfect for water sports.

For more travel tips, have a look at our travel guide to Alentejo Wine Region.

What to taste in Alentejo?

Alentejo wines give tremendous pleasure to any wine lover. They are full-bodied and have strong aromas of wild and red berries. These can be enjoyed young and is also fantastic as they age graciously.
Alicante Bouschet is a deeply colored wine produced from a rare teinturier variety (whose both flesh and juice are red). Due to its deep color, it is also known as Tinta de Escrever. This French variety forms the backbone of most red blends in Alentejo. These days, imported grape varieties like Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon are also blended for making luscious red wines.
Aragonez is a perfect combination of vigor and elegance, fruit and spice, and has relatively low acidity.

What is the typical wine tasting and tour in Alentejo like?

Wine tastings and tours in Alentejo mainly include wine tasting of their best vintages with a guided tour around the vineyard and cellar room. You can spare some time for sightseeing in the region's well-known cities like- Evora, Estremoz, and Borba along with the luscious glass of classic Alentejo wine. There is a number of traditional tavernas where you can pair a delightful home-made lunch or the region's famous marinated pork stewed with clams.
For each wine tasting and tour experience for Alentejo presented on our website, you will see a bullet point list of what you can expect to experience.

What travellers says about Alentejo Wine Tours

GERARDO
GERARDO June 8, 2023
It was just perfect The whole experience was perfect, from the beginning to the end. The host was very knowledgeable and cordial. The setting was amazing as well.
John
John September 25, 2023
Great winery Phenomenal location. Good wines. A must visit if in Evora
Joaquim
Joaquim October 14, 2023
An excellent afternoon Ana was knowledgeable, warm and well spoken. The tour of the facilities and information on the wine making process, along with the history of the vineyard, were fascinating. The wines were also excellent and the entire experience was well curated.
Laura
Laura March 21, 2024
Excellent venue and winemaker tour We had a wonderful tour and the winemaker was so informative. Would highly recommend!

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Language tips for wine tastings and tours in Alentejo

Some words to remember before you experience wine tastings and tours in Alentejo:
“Vinho” – Wine
“Prove de Vinho” – Wine tasting
“vinícola” or “Quinta” – Winery 
“Terreno Vinhático”, “Vinha”, “Vinhado” – Vineyard
“Adega” – Wine cellar
Saúde! –  Cheers!

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