8 editor-picked estates growing Verdelho in Alentejo.
Where to taste Verdelho in Alentejo: the estates that grow it, how the region expresses the grape, and how to book a visit.
The cellar
5 bottles with at least 15% Verdelho in the blend.
Cooperative cellar in Redondo founded in 1956, grouping about 200 growers and making roughly twelve million litres a year, three quarters of it red.
Tasting: Visits and tastings in the tasting room Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 19:00, prior booking recommended.
Signature wines: Porta da Ravessa, Real Lavrador, Flos, AR Reserva, Albarrada
Grupo Nabeiro winery at Campo Maior in a building designed by architect Siza Vieira, producing since 2002 from 65 hectares under winemaker Paulo Laureano.
Tasting: Daily tasting room with weekend reservations and guided visits through the winery designed by architect Siza Vieira.
Signature wines: Reserva do Comendador, Monte Mayor Reserva Tinto, Solista Touriga Nacional
Organic certified estate at Reguengos de Monsaraz, farmed by the Roquette family since 1973, with 441 hectares of vineyard alongside an olive mill and restaurant.
Tasting: Tastings and guided visits program at the estate, including cellar and vineyard tours booked through the estate's tourism section.
Signature wines: Esporao Reserva, Esporao Colheita, Esporao Vinho de Talha, Esporao Touriga Nacional
Soares family Relais and Chateaux estate at Albernoa founded in 1998, farming 80 hectares for the Marias da Malhadinha and Monte da Peceguina wines.
Tasting: Guided estate and winery tours with tiered tastings and themed evening sessions, Monday to Saturday; hotel guests only on Sunday.
Signature wines: Marias Da Malhadinha, Monte Da Peceguina, Malhadinha Brut Natural Rosé
Reynolds family estate near Casa Branca whose 1901 winery still makes Alicante Bouschet led reds, including the long cellar aged Mouchao Tonel No 3-4.
Tasting: Tastings and guided visits for small groups by appointment in Portuguese, Spanish and English, Monday to Friday.
Signature wines: Mouchão, Mouchão Tonel Nº 3-4, Ponte Mouchao
Estate between Vidigueira and Cuba planted from 2000, with 70 hectares of vineyard, working clay talha fermentation alongside its Olho de Mocho range.
Tasting: Cellar door Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 to 18:00, Monday and Sunday by reservation, with talha and Olho de Mocho tastings, an amphora tour and pairing menus.
Signature wines: Grande Rocim Tinto, Olho de Mocho Tinto, Amphora Tinto, Vinho De Talha Tinto, Bio Indígena Tinto
Monsaraz estate farmed by the same family since 1820, with 15 hectares of vineyard, a first organic certified harvest in 2021 and wines made by Susana Esteban.
Tasting: Tasting room daily 11:30 to 19:00, reservations advised, with vineyard walks, a blending workshop, a harvest experience and olive oil tastings.
Signature wines: Barrocal Reserva Tinto, Barrocal Reserva Branco, Barrocal Rose, Barrocal White Amphorae, Barrocal Talha
A crystalline, straw-coloured white blending three indigenous Alentejo grapes, with tropical fruit and mineral notes, at the same everyday price as its red sibling.
Tip: Serve at 10 to 12C with fish or white meat; it is a fair introduction to the Alentejo's under-rated white blends.
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