The Alentejo: Portugal's Sun-Drenched Star
The Alentejo, known as Portugal’s breadbasket and covering a third of the country, is a vast, rolling plain where winemaking thrives amidst cork oaks and olive groves. This region specializes in producing modern, approachable, and internationally acclaimed still red and white wines. Its climate is hot and dry, with long sunshine hours, allowing grapes like Aragonez (Tempranillo), Trincadeira, and the white Antão Vaz to achieve optimal, consistent ripeness year after year. The resulting wines are typically fruit-forward, full-bodied, and smooth, offering immediate pleasure and excellent value.
Stand-outs in our collection: the velvety and intense Esporão Private Selection Red 2018, the refreshing, mineral-driven Cartuxa White 2022, and the widely loved, aromatic Monte Velho Red 2021. Alentejo’s modern style has captured global attention, positioning it as a key driver of Portuguese wine exports. Discover the generous, sun-drenched wines of the South, shop our collection of Alentejo reds and whites
Herdade do Esporão – Historic Alentejo Estate
Located in the heart of Reguengos de Monsaraz with a history dating back to 1267, Herdade do Esporão is a pioneer of organic farming and sustainability set within the golden plains of the vast Alentejo landscape.
Renowned for its iconic medieval white tower, expansive reservoir ecosystem, and commitment to biodiversity, Esporão crafts benchmark wines using indigenous varieties like Antão Vaz, Aragonez, and Trincadeira. The estate produces rich, full-bodied Alentejo DOC reds and aromatic whites that are globally recognized for their consistency and artistic labels.
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Adega Cartuxa – The Soul of Évora
Situated just outside the UNESCO World Heritage city of Évora near the historic Carthusian Monastery, Adega Cartuxa (Fundação Eugénio de Almeida) stands as one of the most prestigious and culturally significant wineries in all of Southern Portugal.
Famous for its cellars housed in a restored Jesuit refectory and centuries of winemaking tradition, Cartuxa crafts legendary wines—including the iconic Pêra-Manca—showcasing the depth and power of Alicante Bouschet and Aragonez. The estate is celebrated for producing velvety, complex reds that age gracefully and define the region’s character.
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Herdade da Malhadinha Nova – Modern Alentejo Luxury
Nestled among the rolling hills of Albernoa in the Baixo Alentejo, Herdade da Malhadinha Nova is a family-owned estate that perfectly blends striking modern luxury with a traditional respect for the land and distinct terroir.
Celebrated for its contemporary winery architecture designed to utilize gravity flow, sustainable viticulture, and hand-harvested plots of Touriga Nacional, Syrah, and Alicante Bouschet, Malhadinha produces sophisticated, intense reds and elegant whites that represent the new wave of premium Alentejo winemaking.
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Portugal’s Sun‑Drenched Heartland
Where vast golden plains, cork oak forests and olive groves stretch to the horizon, and a new wave of winemakers is transforming this rural landscape into a source of rich, generous still wines. From supple, fruit‑packed reds to creamy, refreshing whites, every bottle channels the region’s heat, light and laid‑back southern charm into smooth, immediately enjoyable wines.
The Alentejo Stars
