If you’ve heard the song “April in Portugal”, you already know that spring is the best time to visit the country. And of course, autumn is the time of harvest, which cannot be missed. The months from April to September are considered as an enjoyable time to visit wineries in Setúbal Peninsula and enjoy pleasant weather conditions from the hills, illuminated by floral carpets and almond blossoms, transforming the countryside. Summer is the best for a sea voyage on a sightseeing boat in the Sado Nature Reserve and makes sure to do a dolphin-watching tour.

Wineries in Setúbal Peninsula are mostly family-owned yet each of them has its own style of winemaking.
Here you will find:
– Wineries with a long history of winemaking
– Sustainable winegrowing with a strong philosophy of winemaking
– Preservation of traditions mixed with innovative methods

All the wineries in Setúbal Peninsula organize unique wine experiences for their visitors. Most wineries have activities for kids, bus parking for groups, and reduced mobility access. Also, some wineries are pet-friendly and allow them inside their cellars.
Hotel and restaurant facilities are available too and all wineries have cellar door sales. However, you can check the availability of the services on our page.

Most common red varieties are Castelao, Moscatel Roxo, Afrocheiro, Trincadeira, Cabernet Sauvignon, Touriga Nacional, Syrah. The predominant white varieties in the region are Fernão Pires and Arinto and, of course, Moscatel, used for the production of muscat wines with the name DOC Setubal.

Setúbal Peninsula is famous for its muscat white wines, fortified wines, as well as red wines, produces from the Castelão grape variety.

Some words to remember before you visit wineries in Setúbal Peninsula:

“Vinho” – Wine

“Prove de Vinho” – Wine tasting

“vinícola” or “Quinta” – Winery 

“Terreno Vinhático”, “Vinha”, “Vinhado” – Vineyard

“Adega” – Wine cellar

Saúde! –  Cheers