2 editor-picked estates growing field blend varieties in Alentejo.
Where to taste field blend varieties in Alentejo: the estates that grow it, how the region expresses the grape, and how to book a visit.
A manor-house estate near Evora where winemaker Antonio Macanita works old Alentejo field blends with an experimental streak that has built a cult following among sommeliers.
Tip: Combine a Fitapreta visit with the Michelin-recognised A Cozinha do Paco restaurant on the same property.
A sprawling, multi-generation Jose de Mello family estate near Arraiolos, better known nationally for its rugs than its wine, making it one of the region's more overlooked producer visits.
Tip: Arraiolos is better known for its hand-knotted rugs; pair a rug workshop with the estate's wine tourism for a quieter day than the Evora crowds.