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Adega José de Sousa boasts a rich history that dates back to the 19th century, making it one of the oldest wineries in the Alentejo region. The first records of wine production here date back to 1878, although it is likely that winemaking began even earlier. In 1986, the family-owned Jose Maria da Fonseca acquired this historic estate, fulfilling a long-held dream to produce Alentejo wines. The winery continues to honor traditional techniques that trace back over 2,000 years to Roman times, all while nestled in the picturesque town of Reguengos de Monsaraz.
At Adega José de Sousa, you will find around 114 clay amphorae, showcasing a rare and ancient fermentation process. The winery features underground cellars with two traditional grape presses, alongside a modern facility equipped with 44 stainless steel tanks. This unique blend of old and new methods creates an exceptional environment for producing both red and white wines.
The winery primarily uses grape varieties such as Trincadeira, Aragonez, Grand Noir, Antão Vaz, Alicante Bouschet, and Moreto. Only the finest grapes are selected for fermentation, resulting in renowned wines like Jose de Sousa, Jose de Sousa Mayor, and J. Visitors can enjoy tastings of these exquisite wines, paired with the best regional delicacies, all in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
Rua De Mourão, Nº1, Reguengos De Monsaraz, 7200-291, Évora, Portugal
Check out verified reviews from visitors who've enjoyed their time at Adega José De Sousa: A Historic Winery in Alentejo.
Write a reviewWe went with a small group of friends and family, visiting wineries in the region from a base in Evora. This place specializes in classic wines aged in clay amphora, seriously Old School. The tour of the winery was very nice and fun, and tasting after was great. We all enjoyed trying the wines and the people were sincerely welcoming and hospitable.
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Great excellent wine
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Visitors are here in Spain, at 5 p.m. A guia Lígia que nos acolheu, fez uma excelente apresentação da dega José de Sousa. This is the adquirida of the group José Maria Fonseca in 1986. Para além da explicação de todo or processo de produção dos vinhos jovens brancos e tintos, também fomos elucidados dos different processesos de envelhecimento do vinho em talha e na Barricas de Carvalho American and French. It is possible to observe the ceramic material and then produce wine from the material. No final proof of 3 young wines Monte da Ribeira (branco e tinto) and José de Sousa (tinto com envelhecimento em talha). Recommend.
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Fantastic experience and very educational tour. Lovely wines and just fabulous atmosphere Thank you Luica
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We visited the winery on a rainy Friday. We were unfamiliar with amphorae wine and were warmly welcomed by our guide Lígia, who promptly answered any questions we had about the local production method, both the newer/industrial and the traditional method used inside amphorae. The visit culminated with a tasting of premium wines, which allowed us to try three blends with different percentages of the latter. All the rooms in this winery located in the center of Reguengos had a unique and welcoming atmosphere.
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