Find and Book Wineries to Visit in Alentejo

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 to various wineries in the Alentejo region, you can also go to another closest airport of Alentejo- Lisbon Airport(LIS).

The easiest way to visit wineries in Alentejo is to travel by car. 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 reach different wineries of Alentejo.

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 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.

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 wineries 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.

Wineries in Alentejo use a combination of traditional methods with modern and innovative techniques. Here you will find:

• Wineries with a long wine tradition.
• Family-run traditional wineries.
• Winery uses Organic and sustainable principles.

Borba, Évora, Redondo and Reguengos are some of the typical red varieties of the Alentejo. Antão Vaz is the star white grape variety of the region, with balanced acidity and tropical fruit flavors.
Some of the grape varieties in Alentejo are:
Abundante, Alfrocheiro Preto, Alicante Bouschet, Antão Vaz, Arinto, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Chardonnay, Diagalves, Fernão Pires, Grand noir, Manteudo, Moreto, Palomino, Periquita, Rabo de Ovelha, Tempranillo, and Trincadeira.

Alentejo wine region makes varied ranges of wines including white, rose, and red wines.

Some words to remember before you visit wineries in Alentejo:

English	Portuguese
Wine	Vinho
Wine tasting	Prove de Vinho
Winery	Vinicola
Vineyard	Vinha
Wine cellar	Adega
Cheers!	Saude!

Wineries in Alentejo embrace their traditional system and modernity is not the actual forte of this region.
Most wineries have a typical wine tasting and tour facilities for the visitors. In order to accompany your wine tasting experience, there are many tavernas and great restaurants around the wineries for you to enjoy. For more information, you can have a look at our list of wine tastings and tours in Alentejo.
If you want to stay longer to enjoy all the experiences offered by the wineries, there are some aesthetic hotels to accompany your longer stay. See frequently asked questions below to find out which wineries offer restaurants and accommodation.