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Map Of Tejo Wineries

How to Reach Wineries in Tejo

Wineries in Tejo are easily accessible by different means of transportation.

By Air

Lisbon Airport is the near located international airport to Santarem city and it is a good starting point to start to explore wineries in Tejo wine region.

By Car

The best way to experience wineries in Tejo is by driving a car visiting the vineyards directly. Most of the wineries are located close to Santarem city and you can easily get there from Lisbon following A1 (82 km) motorway. It takes around 1 hour to get to Santarem city.

By Train

The train is the easiest and fastest way to start your journey to wineries in Tejo. You can get a train line Lisbon-Santarem. The route starts from Oriente Station, where trains and buses from the airport arrive. Trains to Santarem depart every 30-40 minutes. 

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Everything you need to know before you visit wineries in Tejo

Tejo region is considered as the heart of Portugal for local people, the valley of the river, a land of vineyards, olive groves, impenetrable cork oaks, and horses of Lusitano breed. Tejo is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in Portugal with its three wine zones: Bairro, Charneca, and Campo. Wineries in Tejo offer a great selection of wines from local grape varieties and welcome guests with open cellar doors.

Are you searching for tips or advice on wineries inTejo?

We have provided a list of wineries in Tejo open for visitors with direct booking options through our website. At WineTourism.com, we are available to answer any questions and help guide you towards the best fit when planning your wine region experience in Tejo. We hope you will discover what makes the region special and enjoy your exploration of unforgettable Tejo!

The best season to visit wineries in Tejo

It's always great to have a visit to wineries in Tejo as they keep their doors opened all year round for the guests. For those who prefer pleasant warm weather in a less crowded period spring is the perfect season for it.
In summer, when the days are longer there are endless possibilities to explore the cities around with their impressive architecture and enjoying a glass of wine.

What are the wineries in Tejo like?

Most of the wineries in Tejo are family-owned with long winemaking history. Some of them still produce wines using traditional methods. More recently, the traditional way of winemaking was combined with modern technologies and innovations.

The most common grape varieties and style of wines produced in Tejo

Red Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira, Castelao, Aragones, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
White Varieties: Fernao Pires, Arinto, Alvarinho, Verdelho, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay.
Winemaking here is part of the cultural code, and the diversity of the soil brings to life an unimaginable number of approaches to the production of wine. In the red segment of wine, Touriga Nacional is very popular: local winemakers use it in monosort wines and together with other red autochthons. The white wines are dominated by the aromatic, slightly spicy Fernao Pires and Arinto and Alvarinho descended from Vinho Verde.

Language tips for visitig wineries in Tejo

Some words to remember before you visit wineries in Tejo:

EnglishPortuguese
WineVinho
Wine tastingProve De Vinho
WineryVinicola
VineyardVinho
Wine cellarAdega
Cheers!Saude!

Frequently Asked Questions

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What do wineries in Tejo offer?

Wineries in the Tejo wine region offer numerous facilities such as kid activities, reduced mobile access, bus parking for group of tourists and most of them allow to have a pet. Check out the listing of wine tastings and tours in Tejo.

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