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2016-10-07 "Art of Living" tasting in Munich Integrated in the promotion plan of Alentejo wines in the German market and the joint program with the House of the Olive entitled "The Wine and Olive Oil in the Mediterranean Diet," the CVR Alentejana will hold a commented tasting in Munich. This event has te purpose to create trade opportunities between the economic agents and increase awareness of Alentejo wines and quality olive oils in the German market. The event will take place at the Walter & Benjamin Wine Bar, and will consist of a tasting commented by sommelier Justin Leone with 8 wines chosen by him, an olive oil technical tasting lectured by Teresa Zacarias from Casa do Azeite and even a free tasting of Alentejo wines and quality olive oils present in that market . Justin Leone is head Sommelier at Tantris Restaurant in Munich, Germany. He is native of Canada, and spent most of his career as a sommelier in Chicago, passing through London and Burgundy. He is a great admirer of Portuguese wines, having been already in the Alentejo region and becoming a great admirer. Already collaborator of CVR Alentejana in Prowein 2015 and 2016, Justin presented the wines of the region in an exciting way. Program: Justin Leone: The head sommelier of Munich’s restaurant Tantris will present the wines. Heiko Schmidt: Germany’s leading olive oil expert shows extra virgin olive oils. Annette Sandner: The food stylist and blogger from Munich will talk about Alentejo cuisine. The team of Walter & Benjamin will serve «petiscos» (little Portuguese snacks). Masterclass 1: 11 am – 12.30 pm Masterclass 2: 2 pm – 3.30 pm If you would like to participate in one of the sessions, please an email to Daniela at d.wiebogen@wine-partners.at or call us on +43 1 369 79 90 21. If you cannot join us for the masterclasses, you’ll still have the chance to taste a choice selection of 20 Alentejo wines & olive oils at the open tasting from 15.30 to 17 pm, at the Walter & Benjamin Wine Bar. www.tasting-mediterranean.com www.winesofalentejo.com www.casadoazeite.pt #tastemed List of Wine Producers: Adega do Monte Branco Adega dos Nascédios Argilla – Anta de Cima Fundação Eugénio de Almeida – Cartuxa Casa Agrícola HMR Comenda Grande Esporão Fitapreta Vinhos Global Wines Herdade da Ajuda Nova Herdade da Lisboa - Enolea Herdade da Maroteira Herdade da Mingorra Herdade das Servas Herdade do Rocim Herdade São Miguel´ José Maria da Fonseca Lima Mayer Monte da Capela Monte do Pintor Monte Novo e Figueirinha Noble Flavour Quinta da Confeiteira Reynolds Wine Growers Roquevale Rui Reguinga Santos & Seixo Tiago Cabaço More

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2016-11-21 Oenophile Confraternity of Alentejo distinguishes “Best Alentejo Wines 2016” In collaboration with the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA), the Confraternity of the Oenophlies from Alentejo organized the fourth edition of the "Best Wines of Alentejo". The winners of the competition were known this Saturday, November 19th. In collaboration with the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA), the Confraternity of the Oenophlies from Alentejo organized the fourth edition of the "Best Wines of Alentejo". The winners of the competition were known this Saturday, November 19th. The initiative aims to distinguish the quality of Alentejo production and to inform consumers about the best that is produced in the region. The Contest included 128 wines produced in the Alentejo, certified as Denomination of Controlled Origin (DOC) or Alentejo Regional Wine (IG). There were no restrictions on the maximum number of wines per producer, only having to be properly bottled and legally labeled, with information regarding the year of harvest and bearing the corresponding certification stamps. This year, the evaluated wines consisted of 34 whites, 4 rosés and 90 red wines. Three wines won the Prize of Excellence: Herdade Grande Red 2012, by António Manuel Baião Lança; Vinha D´Ervideira Selected Harvest Rosé 2015, from Ervideira Sociedade Agrícola Lda .; and Herdade do Perdigão Reserve White 2015, from Herdade do Perdigão. Eighteen other wines won the Gold Medal, of which seven were white, one rosé and the remaining, reds. The Silver Medals were delivered to eleven references, all of them red (list of winners below). The jury was composed of wine journalists from Germany, Poland and Portugal, representatives of the Portuguese Oenology Association, the Portuguese Association of Scenarios, the Regional Winegrowing Commission from Alentejo, the University of Évora and the Confraternity of Oenophiles from Alentejo. The Alentejo Best Wines Competition aims to stimulate the production of quality wines, enhancing the quality of the region´s wines, as well as contributing to the dissemination of Alentejo Wines. Winners PRIZE OF EXCELLENCE Herdade Grande Gerações Red 2012, António Manuel Baião Lança Vinha D’Ervideira Selected Harvest Rosé 2015, Ervideira Soc. Agrícola Lda Herdade do Perdigão Reserve White 2015, Herdade do Perdigão Lda Winners GOLD MEDAL Herdade Grande Red 2012, António Manuel Baião Lança Roquevale Reserve Red 2010, Roquevale, Soc. Agrícola Herdade da Madeira, SA Dona Dorinda Red 2013, Valbom do Rouxinol-Agr e Turismo e Rural, Lda Vale Barqueiros Reserve Red 2013, Soc. Agrícola da Herdade da Vale Barqueiros HDL – Touriga Nacional Red 2014, Soc. Agrícola Herdade dos Lagos, Lda Plansel Selecta Grand Choice Red 2013, Quinta Plansel Soc-Vitivincola, Lda Adega de Borba Grand Reserve Red 2011, Adega Coop. de Borba, CRL Monte Penedo Gordo Reserve Red 2013, António Manuel Esteves Monteiro Adega de Borba Garrafeira Red 2011, Adega Coop. de Borba, CRL Altas Quintas Reserve Red – DOC 2007, Altas Quintas Exploração Agr. e Vinícola, Lda Vinha D’Ervideira Selected Harvest Rosé 2015, Ervideira Soc. Agrícola Lda Herdade do Perdigão Reserve White 2015, Herdade do Perdigão Lda Herdade Grande Reserve White 2014, António Manuel Baião Lança Piteira Premium White 2015, Amareleza Vinhos, Lda Guadalupe Winemaker Selection White 2015, Quinta do Quetzal – Soc. Agrícola, Lda Vidigueira Premium White 2015, Adega Coop. de Vidigueira, Cuba e Alvito, CRL Adega de Borba Reserve White 2013, Adega Coop. de Borba, CRL Herdade Monte da Cal Saturnino Grand Reserve White 2013, Herdade Monte da Cal, SA Winners SILVER MEDAL Abreu Callado Infinitum Grand Reserve Red 2011, Fundação Abreu Callado Herdade do Peso Reserve Red 2014, Sogrape Vinhos, SA AR – Touriga Nacional Red 2013, Adega Coop. de Redondo, CRL Humanitas Reserve Red 2014, José Antº Leite Mendes Rodrigues, Unip Herdade de São Miguel Reserve Red 2013, Casa Agrícola Alexandre Relvas, Lda Vidigueira Reserve Red 2014, Adega Coop. de Vidigueira, Cuba e Alvito, CRL Reserva do Comendador Reserve Red 2013, Adega Mayor, SA Inevitável Red 2014, Casa de Santa Vitória-Soc. Agro Industrial, SA Adega de Borba Premium Red 2014, Adega Coop. de Borba, CRL Pai Chão Grande Reserve Red 2013, Adega Mayor, SA Portalegre Red 2013, Adega Coop. de Portalegre, CRL More

2016-11-19 "Cities of Wine – Alentejo, how to benefit?" lecture in S. Vicente Church More

2017-01-09 Alentejo Wine Route Tasting room hosts lecture about wine More

2016-10-28 CINVE 2017 - International Wine Contest More

2016-10-24 Wine lecture with the president of the CVRA to be held in Évora More

2016-10-14 "Best Mediterranean Restaurant 2016" More

2016-10-04 "Grand Mediterranean Tasting of Wines and Olive Oils from Alentejo" in Lisbon The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Comission (CVRA), in partnership with the House of Olive Oil ( Casa do Azeite), will host another "Grand Mediterranean Tasting – Wines and Olive Oils from Alentejo" in the CCB - Centro Cultural de Belém, on 14-15th October The CVRA and Casa do Azeite initiative aims to establish itself as a communication vehicle and promotion of Alentejo wines and olive oils of the region, within the concept of the Mediterranean Diet as an Art of Living, in a venue of great prestige. Besides the usual free tasting, open to the public, the program of this edition includes, over the two days, four tastings, six conversations about wine and two gastronomic harmonization workshops. As also happened in the previous edition, seminars will be held about the Mediterranean Diet, tastings of Olive Oil, and "Mystery Aromas", where participants deepen their wine tasting abilities. The animation and live music will be present the event, with "The Black Mamba" taking the stage on the 15th. The event will be hosted by the presence of 80 producers of the Alentejo region, which will present more than 400 wines. Dates: Lisboa, CCB / Centro Cultural de Belém 14 de October - das 16:00 às 21:00. 15 de October - das 15:00 às 21:00. REGISTRATION (limited nº of seats) SEMINARS / COMMENTED TASTINGS / CONVERSATIONS ABOUT WINE http://registo.vinhosdoalentejo.pt INFORMATION CVRA _ COMISSÃO VITIVINÍCOLA REGIONAL ALENTEJANA T. +351 266 748 870 / F. +351 266 748 879 MARKETING@VINHOSDOALENTEJO.PT List of wine producers represented at the event: Adega Coop. Vidigueira, Cuba e Alvito Adega de Borba Adega de Portalegre Winery -APW, Lda Adega de Redondo Adega do Monte Branco Adega Herdade das Aldeias de Juromenha Lda Adega Mayor Anta de Cima - Argilla Wines Aromas do Sul, Sociedade de Vinhos Lda Azamor Wines Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal Brind´Art Vinhos - Herdade da Azinheira CARMIM Reguengos - Vinhos e Azeites do Alentejo Casa Agricola HMR - VIDIGUEIRA WINE LANDS Casa Santos Lima Comenda Grande Companhia das Quintas Cooperativa Agrícola de Granja, CRL Cortes de Cima Dona Maria - Júlio Bastos Encostas de Alqueva Ervideira Esporão Fita Preta Vinhos Fundação Abreu Callado Fundação Eugénio de Almeida Herdade da Ajuda Herdade da Calada Herdade da Candeeira Herdade da Cardeira Herdade da Madeira Velha Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Herdade da Maroteira Herdade da Mingorra Herdade da Rocha - Couto Saramago Herdade das Servas Herdade do Arrepiado Velho Herdade do Gamito Herdade do Pombal Herdade do Rocim Herdade dos Coelheiros Herdade dos Coteis Herdade dos Grous Herdade dos Lagos Herdade dos Machados Herdade Grande Herdade Monte da Cal / Global Wines Herdade Penedo Gordo Herdade São Miguel João M Barbosa Vinhos João Portugal Ramos Vinhos Joaquim Costa Vargas José Maria da Fonseca Lima Mayer & Companhia Luis Duarte Vinhos Monte da Capela Monte da Penha Monte da Raposinha Monte da Ravasqueira Monte Novo e Figueirinha Morais Rocha Wines Mouchão Noble Flavour Nunes Barata Vinhos Paço do Conde Paço dos Infantes - Herdade de Lisboa Paulo Laureano Quinta da Plansel Quinta do Carvalho Quinta do Mouro Quinta do Quetzal Reynolds Wine Growers RG - Herdades do Monte Novo e Conqueiro Ribafreixo Wines Roquevale Santa Vitória São Lourenço do Barrocal Sogrape Vinhos Solar dos Lobos Sovibor Susana Esteban Terras de Alter Tiago Cabaço Winery Torre do Frade & Virgo Vicentino Volte-Face More

2016-10-03 More than 100.000 followers on Facebook More

2017-01-17 Alentejo distinguished with "Special Prize Passion for Wine" More

2017-01-15 Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Comission hosts first "In tasting with..." of 2017 More

2017-02-03 Sarah Ahmed returned to Alentejo to visit Portalegre sub-region More

2017-02-06 "Best Wines of Alentejo Sommelier from Brazil" - Finalists are already in Alentejo! More

2017-02-10 Wallace Gonçalves Neves is the "Best Wines of Alentejo Sommelier from Brazil" More

2017-02-18 CVRA elected the best wine organization of the year! More

2017-02-21 "Vine and Wine in Évora" lecture to be held next thursday More

2017-02-27 Alentejo reds lead the Top 10 of the Wine Essence More

2017-03-11 "Wine and Taberns in Évora" lecture to be held on 30th March More

2017-03-13 Wines of Alentejo in Prowein 2017 More

2017-04-24 Wine Market at Vitória Stone Hotel exclusive for Wines of Alentejo More

2017-03-24 ProWein 2017 exceeded all expectations! More

2017-04-14 "Wine and Culture" in Évora this month More

2017-03-21 Wines of Alentejo expand presence in the USA More

2017-04-23 CVRA present at the "10th Nacional Enoturism Congress" in Spain More

2017-05-15 The Alentejo Wine Route welcomed more than 140.000 visitors in 2016 More

2017-05-11 "The vine before wine" lecture in Évora More

2017-05-20 Alentejo leads the awards at the Wines of Portugal Challenge 2017 More

2017-05-19 Alentejo Amphora wines will be at the Sommelier Wine Market in Lisbon The Wines of Alentejo will be present at the Sommelier Wine Market - Summer Edition, to be held at Espaço Amoreiras on May 27th. The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Comission will be represented with a stand for tastings of Talha wines from several producers in the region: ACV - Produção de Vinhos de Talha, Amareleza Vinhos, Adega de Borba, Adega José de Sousa, Casa Agrícola Alexandre Relvas, Cortes de Cima, Herdade do Rocim and Herdade dos Outeiros Altos. The Sommelier Wine Market "Summer Edition" is the summer edition of the Sommelier Wine Market and is dedicated to light and fresh wines especially suitable to be consumed in this season. The program has wine tastings from more than 40 of the best national producers (8 from Alentejo), Wine Tastings / Workshops with exclusive themes given by recognized national wine professionals and Wine StoryTelling, with stories and experiences of great professionals of the sector. The aim of the Sommelier Wine Market events is to offer exhibitors a closer contact with an interested audience, who comes to the event to "Know, taste and buy". Entry to the event is paid and has a value of €10, of which €6 revert in a voucher that the public used to purchase wines from the producers present. The program includes: 3 SOMMELIER WINE TASTINGS They are workhsops / commented tastings taught by recognized national professionals. The Sommelier Wine Tastings of this May 27th edition will focus on fresh wines. Red, white and sparkling wines will be analyzed in detail in 3 sessions with a duration of 1h30 each. Seats are limited to 20 participants per session. SOMMELIER WINE STORYTELLING The Wine StoryTelling Sommelier of this May 27th edition consists of sessions where renowned industry professionals will share and share stories and experiences with the public. The Sommelier Wine StoryTelling sessions, about 50mn long for about 60 people, are free admission for those who purchased the event, upon prior registration. Besides the CVRA stand, 8 other producers of Wines of Alentejo will be present in individual tables: - CARMIM - Herdade da Calada - Herdade Grande - João Portugal Ramos - Monte da Ravasqueira - Monte dos Perdigões - RG - Rovisco Garcia - Ribafreixo Wines More

2017-05-26 Sustainability: Future4Wine in Évora More

2017-05-23 Alentejo in Brazil for the 4th "Wines of Portugal" event More

2017-05-28 Wines of Alentejo trainings lectures in Brazil More

2017-06-03 Aproxima Vinhos do Alentejo market in Belo Horizonte More

2017-06-01 Lonely Planet placesAlentejo in the top 10 destinations for 2017 More

2017-06-19 Wines of Alentejo and Taste Mediterranean are back to London More

2017-06-19 CVRA will be at the São João fair in Évora More

2017-07-03 Wines of Alentejo return to Zurich More

2017-07-14 Wines of Alentejo at the FIFA Museum More

2017-07-15 Talha Wines of Alentejo workshop in the Lisbon Tasting Room More

2017-09-27 Wines of Alentejo in Lisbon 2017 More

2017-08-28 Wines of Alentejo return to Brazil for grand tastings Brazil will welcomr the Wines of Alentejo again. Next September, there are grand tastings directed at opinion leaders, hotel and restaurant professionals and wine lovers. Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba and São Paulo are the big stages. At the same time, a new edition of the competition "The Best Sommelier Wines of Alentejo in Brazil" will be held, which will run through the cities of Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba and São Paulo. The most recent Alentejo vintages and those very memorable labels will be presented by more than 20 producers: Adega de Borba, Adega de Redondo, Cartuxa - Fundação Eugénio de Almeida, Companhia das Quintas - Herdade da Farizoa, Cortes de Cima, Dona Maria - Júlio Bastos , Encostas de Alqueva, Esporão, Herdade da Malhadinha Nova, Herdade do Mouchão, Herdade do Rocim, Herdade Grande Wines, Herdade São Miguel, Casa Agrícola HMR, J. Portugal Ramos, Lusovini - Vinhos de Portugal, Medeiros, Monte da Capela, Monte do Pintor, Monte dos Cabaços, Monte Novo e Figueirinha, Sogrape - Herdade do Peso, Susana Esteban, Tapada do Fidalgo and Tiago Cabaço Winery. The major tastings are held on the following dates and locations: September 11, Recife (Transamérica Beach Class International); September 14, Rio de Janeiro (Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort); September 19, Curitiba (Pestana Curitiba Hotel); September 21, São Paulo (Unibes Cultural). Registration here: http://cadastro.vinhosdoalentejo.pt/ Trade and Media will have free admission and preferential visiting hours, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; wine lovers will be able to participate in the tastings from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with an entrance fee of R $ 30.00, paid locally and including a glass fortasting. This year, in São Paulo, there is a novelty for consumers, "Happy Hour Enogastronômica". Trade and Media will have, as usual, free access to the tasting, from 15h to 17h. From 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (extended time), and wine lovers can participate in a gastronomic event, with wine for sale by glass or bottles at special prices, snacks in bars and lots of entertainment. The entrance has the value of R $ 30, with offer of glass for tasting, and payment of consumptions made on the spot. In each city of the great tastings, the wine critic Alexandre Lalas is also promoted by the Brazilian wine critic. "Antão Vaz & Arinto: A Couple to Respect", "Elegância ao Alentejana", "Welcome Immigrants" and "The importance of Aragonez" will be themes. More

2017-08-21 5th edition of the "The Best Sommelier Wines of Alentejo in Brazil" competition More

2017-09-05 Wines of Alentejo return to Germany with ViniPortugal More

2017-09-26 Wines of Alentejo in Hamburg More

2017-09-08 Rock in Rio Festival with Wines of Alentejo happy hour More

2017-09-25 Wines of Alentejo exports increased in the first semester compared to 2016 More

2017-10-02 See here the full program for our Wines of Alentejo tastings in Lisbon! Promo: Follow this link for registration: http://registo.vinhosdoalentejo.pt/ * Buying tasting glass at the entrance necessary on the 14th Commented Tastings Alentejo: Variety of castes and styles Manuel Moreira / 13 Oct - 18:00 / Tasting Room 1 The Alentejo is one of the most creative and current wine producing regions. There, wines are produced that are born from a remarkable diversity of grape varieties and landscapes, which result in a multiplicity of styles. Will you really know Alentejo wines? ... Antão Vaz, Arinto and cheeses: A trilogy to respect Alexandre Lalas and Eduardo Maya / 13 Oct - 19:30 / Tasting Room 1 The two most emblematic white grapes of the Alentejo, together prove the value of the sum is worth more than the individual values. Understand the reason in this commented test. Welcome Immigrants Manuel Moreira / 14 Oct - 16:30 / Tasting Room 1 Many already know the strength of foreign grapes such as syrah in the Alentejo lands. But among the white strains there are also several examples of castes outside the Alentejo (Portuguese and foreign) that came and contributed a lot to the diversity of the region. Alentejo: From Talha wines to the new world Alexandre Lalas / 14 Oct - 18:30 / Tasting Room 1 The Alentejo is considered as one of the most avant-garde wine producing regions in Portugal. But there is much more to discover beyond a whole new world of producers and generations of professionals. After all, the history of the wine of carving, now so in vogue, is written right there in the Alentejo. Conversations about Wine / Manuel Moreira and José João Santos Who said that wine is just a topic of conversation for some? Advice and practical tips on Alentejo wines to become an authentic wine lover. - October 13th 16:00 / Wine from Talha alentejanos, the return of an ancient tradition: Manuel Moreira 17:00 / Alentejo whites, revolution in progress: José João Santos - October 14th 15:30 / Alentejo reds for the day-to-day: Manuel Moreira 16:30 / Luscious Alentejans: José João Santos 17:30 / Alicante Bouschet, in the Alentejo by adoption, Alentejana by vocation: José João Santos 18:30 / Wines from the Alentejo for the Christmas dinner: José João Santos Harmonizations A Alentejo of experiences Never before has wine and gastronomy achieved such prominence and tourism has never been as important as ever for the development of the territories. Linking wine and gastronomy to tourism is therefore to potentiate important strategic sectors and open up an endless number of new opportunities ... and discoveries. - Chef Marlene Vieira & Manuel Moreira / 13 Oct - 18:30 / Showroom 2 - Chef José Júlio Vintém & Manuel Moreira / 14 Oct - 18:30 / Showroom 2 14th October / 20:00 - Luísa Sobral concert Participant producers: - Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira, Cuba e Alvito - Adega de Borba - Adega de Portalegre Winery - Adega de Redondo - Adega do Monte Branco - Adega Herdade das Aldeias de Juromenha Lda - Adega Mayor - Amareleza Vinhos - Anta de Cima - Argilla Wines - Antonio Maçanita Winemaker - Aromas do Sul - Azamor - CARMIM - Casa Agrícola HMR Vidigueira Winelands - Casa Santos Lima - Comenda Grande - Cooperativa Agrícola de Granja, CRL - Cortes de Cima - Divai - Dona Dorinda - Dona Maria - Julio Bastos - Ervideira - Esporão - Fundação Abreu Callado - Fundação Eugénio de Almeida - Grupo Bacalhôa - Hacienda Branca - Herdade da Calada - Herdade da Farizoa - Companhia das Quintas - Herdade da Madeira Velha, S.A. - Herdade da Malhadinha Nova - Herdade da Maroteira - Herdade da Mingorra - Herdade da Mingorra - Herdade da Rocha - Herdade das Barras - Herdade das Servas - Herdade do Arrepiado Velho - Herdade do Peso - Herdade do Pombal - Herdade dos Coteis - Herdade dos Grous - Herdade dos Lagos - Herdade dos Machados - Herdade Fonte Paredes - Herdade Grande - Herdade Paço do Conde - Herdade Penedo Gordo - Herdade São Miguel - Howards Folly - J. Costa Vargas Vinhos - Joao M. Barbosa Vinhos - João Portugal Ramos Vinhos - Lima Mayer & Companhia - Luís Duarte Vinhos - Marcolino Sêbo - Monte da Capela - Monte da Penha - Monte da Raposinha - Monte da Ravasqueira - Monte dos Perdigões - Monte Novo e Figueirinha - Morais Rocha Wines - Mouchão - Nunes Barata Vinhos - Paço dos Infantes - Enolea - Paulo Laureano Vinus - Quinta da Plansel - Quinta do Mouro - Quinta do Quetzal - Reynolds Wine Growers - RG Rovisco Garcia - Ribafreixo Wines - Rocim - Roquevale - Solar dos Lobos - Sovibor - Soc. Vinhos de Borba, S.A. - Terras de Alter - Tiago Cabaço Winery - Torre de Palma - Torre do Frade & Virgo - Vicentino - Vinha das Virtudes - Vinhos Margaça - VolteFace More

2017-10-10 Route of Petiscos and Wines of Alentejo starts on the 15th More

2017-10-23 "Wines that Think" lecture on the 26th October More

2017-11-07 The Alentejo Wine Route will visit Poland to promote the region's wine tourism More

2017-10-20 "Energy Production for Self-consumption from Photovoltaic & Financing Model" Workshop More

2017-11-13 Wines of Alentejo exports increased 21.8% in value and 11.2% in quantity until September More

2017-11-19 "Coisas de Vinho" lecture in Vidigueira on the 23rd November More

2017-11-18 Oenophile Confraternity of Alentejo distinguishes “Best Alentejo Wines 2017” More

2017-11-21 CVRA takes Wines of Alentejo's certification process to the consumer More

2017-12-04 Last "Coisas de Vinho" lecture of the year to be held at Évora Hotel More

2017-12-08 Évora - Wine Intelligence - Performance studies on Wines of Alentejo in the US and Brazil presented by the CVRA More

2017-12-18 Happy Holydays! More

2018-01-05 Alentejo Wine Route willl be at FITUR 2018 - International Tourism Fair Wines of Alentejo through the Wine Route are present at the 38th edition of FITUR, the most important tourism fair in the Iberian Peninsula, to be held in Madrid from 17 to 21 January. This participation results from a joint collaboration between the CVRA - Alentejo Regional Wine Commission, ARPTA - Regional Agency for Tourism Promotion of Alentejo and winemaking units of the Alentejo, counting on the support of Turismo de Portugal, the main objective being the affirmation of the Alentejo as an international enotouristic destination of excellence. Like last year, Fitur will have an area dedicated to wine tourism, with the 2018 edition being more comprehensive, internationally: Wine Tourism Around the World, where Alentejo, present in a stand of more than 300m2, will be in 2018 the International Enotouristic Destination of Fitur. The central objective of the event will be to take advantage of the interest of potential visitors and national and foreign tourists to the wine and wine industry in the Alentejo region, seeking to interest them also in other aspects of regional cultural and tourist reality, such as its architectural heritage, crafts, tourism and cultural animation, gastronomy, its people and its people. During the event, on 18 January, an international conference entitled 'The Future of EnoTourism' will be held. Destination Brands. Success Cases', where topics related to wine tourism and success stories will be discussed. Francisco Mateus, President of the CVRA, will be one of the invited speakers who will present the case of "Alentejo Wine Route". For Francisco Mateus, President of the CVRA, "we are very pleased to be part of what is one of the most important tourism fairs. Throughout 2017, the Alentejo received numerous national and international distinctions that have consolidated its position as an election destination for wine tourism. The presentation at Fitur will allow us to reach even more people and the reaffirmation of Alentejo wines." The wine tourism units will be: Adega Mayor, Farmhouse Alexandre Relvas, Herdade das Cortiçadas, João Portugal Ramos Vinhos, Monte da Ravasqueira, Quinta do Quetzal - Family Estate and Torre de Palma Wine Hotel, a very diversified, solid and integrated offer, which led to the organization of the event to consider that the Alentejo presence is the one that has the greatest sense of its presence in a Fair like Fitur, so the slogan / message that the organization will communicate with a lot of emphasis will be: 'EnoTurístico Destino interna Internacional: Alentejo (Portugal). About FITUR Throughout its 38 years of existence it has become the most important tourism fair in Europe. This is the meeting point for tourism professionals from all over the world looking for partners to conclude contracts and cooperation agreements between companies in the tourism sector. During the 2017 edition, FITUR participation records were reached, with 9,893 exhibiting companies, 135,838 professional visits and 109,134 visits from the general public. More information about the fair and programming here. More

2018-01-19 Coisas de Vinho - [Wine and (non) Alcoholism] More

2018-01-15 Who will be "The Best Sommelier of Wines of Alentejo in Brazil" 2018? On January 26, at the Mar de Ar Muralha Hotel in Évora, we will get to know "The Best Sommelier Wines of Alentejo in Brazil", in which is the 5th edition of the contest that annually elects the new ambassador of the Wines of the Alentejo in Brazil. This year there are 8 competitors in the fight to occupy this place, which last year was conquered by Wallace Gonçalves Neves, sommelier of the Sheraton Hotel in Rio de Janeiro. The 8 Brazilian finalists will arrive in Portugal on January 22 and will have the opportunity to take a real tour of the Alentejo, with exclusive tasting by the region, training sessions, wine tastings and, finally, a written, oral and practical test, where all the knowledge acquired will be put to the test. During this week, these specialists will contact some of the main Alentejo producers in order to experience the true Alentejo spirit and learn from the region's leading experts the secrets of Alentejo wine. After this training period, the jury will decide which of the 8 competitors - Frederico Benjamim de Souza Nunes and Rafael Costacurta from Brasília, Alessandro Pescara and Mizael Tavares Gomes from Curitiba, Amauri Santana de Souza and Adriano Henrique Cândido de Souza from Rio de Janeiro and Aldo Assada and Débora Cristine Vendramini from São Paulo - brings together the best capacities to represent Alentejo Wines in Brazil. This year the jury will be composed by Francisco Mateus, president of the CVR Alentejana, Alexandre Lalas, Brazilian journalist and wine critic and Guilherme Correa, the important Brazilian sommelier, who now works in Portugal. For Francisco Mateus, President of the CVRA "this is an initiative that puts competitors in direct contact with Alentejo wines, with its history and with all the characteristics that make them unique. It is an opportunity that they have to exchange experiences with the professionals of the region and that translates into an unequaled experience. For us, this is a very important competition because this person will be our ambassador in Brazil, the person who will represent us and who will intensify the notoriety and positioning of our brand in the Brazilian market. " This is an annual contest that the Alentejo Wines promoted for the first time in 2014. It is an initiative that makes the relationship between the Alentejo and Brazil even closer. Having been the country where the Alentejo Wines most exported in 2017, it is important to have professionals who know the specificities and characteristics of them. More

2018-01-12 Visit our stand at FITUR and win a weekend at the Alentejo Wine Route! The Wines of Alentejo, through it's Wine Route, have confirmed their presence at the 38th edition of FITUR, the most important tourism fair in the Iberian Peninsula, to be held in Madrid from 17 to 21 January. In parternership with the Alentejo Wine Route, there will be: Adega Mayor, Casa Agrícola Alexandre Relvas, Herdade das Cortiçadas, João Portugal Ramos Vinhos, Monte da Ravasqueira, Quinta do Quetzal - Family Estate and Torre de Palma Wine Hotel. During the event, and as a way to liven up and encourage the visits to the Wine Route stand, a competition was created where the 3 winners can be awarded 1 weekend vouchers for two people in some of the dream destinations of the region. To qualify to win these fantastic prizes simply: - Take an original / creative photograph at the Alentejo Wine Route stand at FITUR (in order to be noticeably in said place); - Publish to your personal Facebook or Instagram account with the hashtag #alentejonafitur. Check here the regulation of the competition. This participation results from a joint collaboration between the CVRA - Alentejo Regional Wine Commission, ARPTA - Regional Agency for Tourism Promotion of Alentejo and winemaking units of the Alentejo, counting on the support of Tourism of Portugal, the main objective being the affirmation of the Alentejo as an international enotouristic destination of excellence. Like last year, FITUR will have an area dedicated to wine tourism, with the 2018 edition being more comprehensive, internationally: Wine Tourism Around the World, where Alentejo, present in a stand of more than 300m2, will be in 2018 the International Enotouristic Destination of FITUR. The central objective of the event will be to take advantage of the interest of potential visitors and national and foreign tourists to the wine and wine industry in the Alentejo region, seeking to interest them also in other aspects of regional cultural and tourist reality, such as its architectural heritage, crafts, tourism and cultural animation, gastronomy, its people and its people. More

2018-01-30 Frederico Benjamim de Souza Nunes is the "Best Wines of Alentejo Sommelier in Brazil" More

2018-02-02 Alentejo enotourism will be at BTL - Lisbon Travel Market More

2018-02-19 Coisas de Vinho - [Wine Tourism] More

2018-02-14 Wines of Alentejo in the United States More

2018-02-20 Visit BTL - Lisbon Travel Market and win a weekend on the Alentejo Wine Route! More

2018-02-26 Alentejo can increase up to 800 hectares for wine production in 2018 More

2018-03-05 Wines of Alentejo tasted in Luanda More

2018-02-26 WASP- Waste Management Workshop More

2018-03-16 29 Wines of Alentejo producers will be at Prowein 2018 More

2018-03-14 Coisas de Vinho - [Wine and Literature] More

2018-03-21 Wines of Alentejo showcased their excellency at Prowein More

2018-04-04 Partnership between CVRA and CEBAL aims for a more technological and sustainable Wine Sector More

2018-04-09 Coisas de Vinho 19th April - [Wine at the end of the afternoon] More

2018-04-18 What if your wine of choice contributed to help care for our forest? • CVRA & FSC® are united aiming for a responsible forest management through the use of certified products. • Partnership reinforces CVRA's commitment to the practice of sustainable measures. The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) joins the FSC®, Forest Stewardship Council®, in recognition of the valorization of responsible forest management through the use of certified products and its promotion to the Wines of Alentejo producers and bottlers. With this partnership, the CVRA intends to reinforce its commitment to the practice of sustainable measures promoted by the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Plan, which focuses on the responsible use of natural resources. Responsible forest management is increasingly a national design. The use of certified products of forest origin is a practice with increasing and conscious appreciation in the choices of the consumers. When we think of a bottle of wine, the idea of protecting the forest may not be behind it, but the truth is that many of its components are of forest origin. The cork stopper, the paper label, the carton or wood carton, or even the oak barrels where the wine matures, are products that come from the forest and must be subject to a guarantee of sustainable provenance. To implement this partnership, CVRA joined the trademark service provider (TSP), a program that aims to monitor the promotional use of FSC trademarks, becoming one of the non-certified entities authorized to promote the FSC system. The commitment to responsible forest management presupposes satisfying the social, ecological and economic rights of the present generation, without compromising future generations, with FSC certification, the guarantee for companies and consumers, that the products they buy come from responsible sources, and which support the conservation of forest areas, allowing the market to be an incentive for better forest management. Learn more at: http://sustainability.vinhosdoalentejo.pt/ https://pt.fsc.org/en/ Photo credits: Grupo Amorim More

2018-04-11 Wines of Alentejo return to the FIFA World Museum Following the event of 2017, the Wines of Alentejo will return to the FIFA World Museum in Zurich, to hold tasting restricted to a group of influential guests and top professionals, namely on and off-trade, particularly mobilizing the top managers of the largest companies in the sector and consumers with high purchasing power. The event will consist of three distinct moments: Masterclass on Wines of Alentejo, guided by the renowned Swiss wine critic Thomas Vaterlaus. In this Masterclass it is strongly suggested that producers be present to be able to make a more personal presentation of their wines. This moment is addressed to a very restricted group of guests, exclusively professionals, up to the limit of 50 people seated. Working Lunch - Organization of business meetings between producers and importers interested in expanding their portfolios of wines (both those that already represent Alentejo wines and those that wish to start this commercial relationship) Afternoon networking - a time that invites participants "to exchange contacts, strengthen relationships, share knowledge or business expectations in a more informal and relaxed environment. With free format format, this space will be a space of learning and harmonization with cheeses of local production. This time will be especially interesting for students of wine or winemakers with high purchasing power, so the session will be open to a larger audience, up to 100 people. Guest speaker: Thomas Vaterlaus Prestigious Swiss journalist, specialized in wines and editor-in-chief of the well-known publication VINUM. He has been through several daily newspapers of reference and, as freelancer, has signed several collaborations with the media Weltwoche, Annabelle, Sonntagszeitung, among others. Founded a company specialized in marketing and communication in the area of wines, METTLER Vaterlaus gmbh. Location: FIFA World Football Museum Museum created by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to gather and celebrate the enriching heritage of football for sport in particular and for society in general, showing how to continue on and inspire the world. The museum tells the history of football and the federation, reveals collections of artefacts that are not to be missed for the biggest fans of this sport activity and also has a diversity of attractions, audiovisual experiences and exhibitions. It also has appropriate spaces and specialized teams to hold events: http://www.fifamuseum.com More

2018-04-23 Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Plan awarded "Outstanding Investment" prize Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Plan received a "Brand Investment" prize awarded by Vida Rural magazine at the close of the AgroIN Congress. AgroIN Congress 2018 organized by the journal Vida Rural discussed Sustainability in agriculture with the motto "Eco innovar - Sustainability as an opportunity". The Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Plan (WASP) was honored as "Outstanding Investment" the 2018 Rural Life Awards. The winners were known at the AgroIN Congress held at the Estoril Congress Center. The WASP is a pioneering program in Portugal and Europe, led by the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA), with the aim of improving the practices used in vineyards and wineries, reducing costs and waste, protecting the environment and improving the well society. Started in 2014, it has 152 members representing 23% of the area of vines and 58% of the wine production of the Alentejo wine region. Francisco Mateus, president of the CVRA, comments "with great pride that we see year after year the growth of the number of adherents and the results achieved by the implementation of good practices, for which he contributes to exemplary dedication in the manager of the PSVA, Eng. João Barroso. About the award he received, "gratitude to Vida Rural magazine, because it looked at what we are doing, for the efforts of winemakers and wineries in Alentejo, from the largest to the smallest, and concluded that it is an" investment that marks "in the panorama of agriculture and rural development in Portugal ". Alentejo agriculture has won the five Rural Life Awards 2018: - "Farmer who marks", Alfredo Cunhal Sendim, from the Herdade do Freixo do Meio, Montemor-o-Novo; - "Agricultural company that marks", Esporão Vinhos, SA, Reguengos de Monsaraz (member of PSVA); - "Investment that marks", Sustainability Plan for Alentejo Wines (CVRA); - "R & D marking"; Sparkle Project: Sustainable Precision Agriculture with involvement from the University of Évora; - "Association of Producers who mark", APOSOLO - Portuguese Association for the Mobilization of Soil Conservation (Évora) More

2018-05-07 Coisas de Vinho - [Vine and Biodiversity] More

2018-05-25 ÉvoraWine gathers 40 producers and more than 200 Wines of Alentejo More

2018-05-30 Wines of Alentejo present at the largest Portuguese wine event in Brazil More

2018-06-13 Coisas de Vinho [Wine and Folks Parties] - 21st June More

2018-06-20 Wine Tourism 4.0 – Tastes and Experiences from Alentejo The "Wine Tourism 4.0 - Tastes and Experiences from Alentejo" project was conceived within the scope of the Participatory Budget Portugal (OPP), and has the motto «From the vine to the glass». Until September 30th, vote for this project that aims above all to boost wine tourism in the Alentejo region. You can vote here: VOTE IN ALENTEJO - WINE TOURISM 4.0 Wine Tourism 4.0 - Tastes and Experiences from Alentejo begins in the vineyard and finishes in the winery, in the tavern and in all the scenarios related to the vineyard and the wine. As the name of the project indicates, it is intended to reconcile the best of 3 worlds: the best of three worlds: tourism as the great industry of the century. XXI, associated and empowered by wine, traditions, knowledge and tastes (patrimonies) and the new tools that sustain the economy 4.0. This project is divided in four fundamental topics that cover all the knowledges and flavors associated with vine and wine: Vineyard, while agricultural act, landscape, castes, rurality; Wine / producers, as the final product and consequence of all things, to which the main actors are associated, who makes the wine (producers); Wineries and taverns, like the main stages; Patrimonies / experiences and people, all the traditions, knowledges and flavors associated with wine. It is intended for each of the eight wine-growing sub-regions of the Alentejo where there will be several actions involving local actors - producers, winemakers, local authorities, associations, tourist agents, citizens. Wine Tourism 4.0 - Tastes and Experiences from Alentejo has as main objectives the creation of tools of last generation (4.0) to support enotourism: micro-site; app and collaborative platform, contribute to the greater internationalization of wine tourism in the Alentejo, contribute to the promotion of wine tourism, contribute to the fight against desertification and the constraints of some rural areas, among others. Learn more here. The OPP is a democratic, direct and universal deliberative process through which people submit investment proposals and choose, through voting, which projects should be implemented in different areas of governance. These groups of proposals do not compete with each other, each having its financial allocation. Each region of the country will always be assured of the existence of winning PPP projects in its territory. Learn more about the Participatory Budget Portugal program here. More

2018-06-25 Aproxima Vinhos do Alentejo market in Belo Horizonte 2018 More

2018-06-29 The Alentejo Wine Route will have a new "home" in the center of Évora The Alentejo Wine Route will change its facilities in Évora and offer new, more interactive content thanks to an investment from the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission. The project is the result of a CVRA application approved by Turismo de Portugal, through the Valorizar - Tourism Support Program for the Interior. "We want to change the paradigm that we have used at our Wine Route facilities", which have been "another wine tasting space", transforming them into a "more modern and interactive space" using multimedia, explains the president of the CVRA, Francisco Mateus. The investment, whose first works have already begun, involves the relocation of the Alentejo Wine Route, from a building near the Garcia de Resende Theater to another on the city's tourist route, at Rua 5 de Outubro, near Giraldo Square , the Cathedral and the Roman Temple. "We are positioning the route in the 'heart' of Évora and, therefore, we will gain much more visibility" and have a "much more accessible space, bigger and with new proposals of contents". According to Francisco Mateus, the new facilities will provide information on the history of Alentejo wines, traditions and characteristics of the region in terms of soils, climate, grape varieties and the environment. The work that has been developed by CVRA in terms of sustainability is another of the themes in focus, and the wine tourism component is also highlighted. "We look at wine tourism as being a product beyond wine and this new space will have a strong bet in this field to help spread the 65 producers adhering to the Wine Route and who end up being the main actors of the Wines of Alentejo," he said. On the ground floor of the building, visitors will be able to "scent some of the grape varieties, taste, watch movies about wines and search the region's wine tourism units through an interactive map," he said. "We will also have a first floor, more oriented to hosting events, ours or the producers, training and tastingcourses", added Francisco Mateus. The objective of the project, he emphasized, is that "people know the Alentejo better" and contribute to "increase the number of people who visit the producers", who have been betting more and more on wine tourism. "In 2007, the wine tourism units in the Alentejo had about 50 thousand visitors, but 10 years later we were already in the 150 thousand. This means that there is interest on the part of tourists and that the producers understand wine tourism as a complementary product to the wine, "he said. Created in 1989, CVRA certifies, controls and protects DOC Alentejo and Regional Alentejano wines and is responsible for its promotion in the national market and in international target markets. More

2018-07-13 Wine producers are saving up to 30% in water and energy with WASP Wine producers in Alentejo have already begun to save water and energy through a sustainability program for the sector, with benefits for the "wallets" and for the environment. There are winemakers in the region who already save "15 to 20% in water and energy can go up to 30%", with potential to reach "up to 50% in both cases," said the manager of the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP), João Barroso. The official spoke at the end of presenting the three-year review of the implementation of this program led by the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA), which took place at the Alentejo Regional Coordination and Development Commission in Évora. João Barroso stressed that the producers who joined the WASP started to "control water consumption" and to have the "perception and monitoring of what was consumed" in the cellar or vineyard also in terms of energy. "Now, producers are able to know at the moment what energy is being spent, whether there is any waste and whether there is any way to optimize that consumption to reduce costs," he said. The WASP manager stressed that winemakers "invested in flowmeters and measuring equipment", which he considered "derisory", taking into account "the cost benefit of the investment and the low return period." "Once you have these equipment installed you can easily start controlling and reducing costs. If we can save the resources, we will go directly and proportionately save money," he said. In addition to the economic and environmental benefits, the sustainability program has also enabled winegrowers to make other gains, such as communication and information sharing and the promotion of biodiversity and ecosystem protection, among others. Also, CVRA president Francisco Mateus made an "exceptional" assessment of the application of the WASP, considering that the adherents "have already covered a third of the way" until reaching the highest level of sustainability. "This is an excellent principle, but this has no end," he said, pointing to the need for the sector to "improve year after year" and for winegrowers with less area to join the program. The Sustainability Program for Alentejo Wines has 160 members, including winegrowers, wineries and vine and wine companies. More

2018-07-12 Boston and Newark welcome two Wines of Alentejo "Masterclasses" More

2018-08-06 Annual Event "Wines of the Alentejo in Lisbon" More

2018-09-16 Wines of Alentejo in Brazil 2018 More

2018-09-20 6th edition of the "The Best Sommelier Wines of Alentejo in Brazil" competition More

2018-09-10 FSC Friday promotes the conscious use of forest resources in the wine sector More

2018-09-26 Alentejo Wine Rout celebrates World Tourism Day with free tastings More

2018-09-27 The 2nd edition of the Route of Snacks and Wines of Alentejo is here! More

2018-10-03 10th edition "Wines of Alentejo in Lisbon" More

2018-10-19 Wine can be sustainable and the Alentejo wants to prove it The Alentejo region, well known for the quality of its wines, has created a Sustainability Program for producers to adopt more environmentally friendly winemaking. Created in 1989, the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA) is dedicated to certifying, controlling, protecting and promoting Alentejo Wines. With the objective of promoting the sustainability of the wine sector in the region, the idea was to create the Sustainability Program for Alentejo Wines (PSVA), becoming the "only wine commission in Portugal with a public commitment assumed in this theme", stresses João Barroso, Manager of Sustainability of the CVRA. The Alentejo Wines Sustainability Program is directed to the grape and wine producers of the Alentejo Wine Region and was developed based on sustainability indications for the International Wine Organization (OIV) sector. Its contents were jointly developed by Alentejo producers, the University of Évora and the Technical Association of Winemakers of Alentejo. João Barroso explains that the Collective Sustainability Plans are "a common practice in some world wine regions", with several markets beginning to demand "guarantees of the application of sustainability principles" - such as the USA, Brazil, Switzerland, Canada and Scandinavia. Membership of the Program is free of charge and provides producers with various incentives for material sustainability (including an evaluation manual produced on paper and recycled paper with soy-based inks), on-site implementation assistance, consultancy , training and study visits for the observation of good practices among program members. The program assumes, among other measures, the use of solar energy in the production of wine - the Alentejo being one of the zones with the longest sun exposure in Europe. "Sustainability is not a fashion" He explains that the agricultural sector in the last decades has been marked by a growing monopoly of chemical products (herbicides and pesticides) and hydrocarbon derivatives (petroleum) and increased productivity at low cost. The use of natural resources, such as drinking water, is another problem: "There has never been a national water-saving policy, and awareness-raising campaigns for industry or civil society have been punctual and focused on heights of scarcity.". However, João Barroso observes that "Traditionally this sector has care about the environment and sustainability. Many producers consider themselves caretakers of the Earth, "adding that they received this" mission "from their parents and want to transmit it to their children and grandchildren. Consumers themselves are increasingly looking for "products that are environmentally friendly without presenting ethical conflicts". "Sustainability is not a fashion. It is the new paradigm of the 21st century, "he says," companies and people who do not internalize that natural resources are not infinite and that we have only one planet, will be overcome, "he concludes. More

2018-10-10 "The History of Vine and Wine in Alentejo" - book presentation at the Alentejo Wine Route More

2018-11-05 Wines of Alentejo registered a 9% increase in the price of Exports in 2018 More

2018-10-31 November 11th is the day to open the amphoras More

2018-11-05 11th Alentejo Vine and Wine Symposium The International Alentejo Vine and Wine Symposium is held every three years in Évora - Portugal. It is organized by various state and private institutions linked to research, viticulture and winemaking. Download in pdf format: Program and Speaker's Information. The 11th edition of this event will take place between 15, 16 and 17 May 2019 at CCDR Alentejo. Registrations on the link below: Registration fee*: Participants - 175€ Students - 100€ Accompanying - 100€ *Additional Information: The registration fee is mandatory for all participants and covers documentation and meals, including the last dinner. PAYMENT METHODS: - Treasury Title nº / Bank In order to: CVRA - 11º Simpósio de Vitivinicultura do Alentejo Sent to: CVRA - Horta das Figueiras Rua Fernanda Seno , 12 7002-506 Évora Portugal - National Bank Transfer -Banco BPI_ CVRA_ NIB: 0010 0000 3485 5870 003 06 - Bank Transfer from out of Portugal - BPI Bank_CVRA IBAN: PT50 0010 0000 3485 5870 0030 6 SWIFT CODE: BBPIPTPL Please send transfer copy properly identified to simposio@vinhosdoalentejo.pt or to the above indicated address. (identifying the name of the participant) Main objectives of the Symposium - To update technical knowledge in the field of Winegroing, Winemaking and Marketing; - Presentation of scientific research and development papers related to the viticulture sector; - Bring together technicians and professionals from the wine industry from the various winemaking regions of the world; - Contribute to the dissemination and exchange of knowledge amongst those working in the wine industry; - To organize technical working sessions and to discuss key topics; - Presentation of sustainability practices in the area of viticulture and winemaking. Deadlines - Registration until 14th May (in the link above) - Preliminary registrations and presentation of the paper's summaries: 15 January 2019 (send to simposio@vinhosdoalentejo.pt) - Submission of communications for evaluation by the Technical Committee: March 15, 2019 (send to simposio@vinhosdoalentejo.pt) Authors must send a 10 line summary with their preliminary registration within the indicated period. The number of registrations is limited. More information: simposio@vinhosdoalentejo.pt More

2018-10-24 Vine and Wine Festival 2018 The Festival of Vine and Wine is back to the Alentejo village of Borba. The event, which runs from 10 to 18 November, includes several thematic fairs, gastronomy, colloquiums, music shows, and the possibility of tasting more than 150 wine brands. There will be eight days of animation, with special emphasis on musical shows. There will be shows by the Irmãos Verdade (10th), Canta Brasil (17th), Emanuel (18th), among many others. Borba grew with the wine and this gave the nickname for the highest moment of celebration in the county. For 25 years we have been celebrating the Vine and Wine Festival in Borba, bringing hundreds of visitors to our city during the nine days of the event. Wine and Viticulture are promoted in the most diverse mysteries and knowledge, from the beginning: - Associated with the typical Alentejo and Borbense gastronomy, in the restaurants present at the Festa, in the snacks and Circuit of the Tascas and in the associated gastronomic contests and very participated, both in the precinct of the event and in most of the restaurants of Borba; - Allied to certified regional products of excellence: cheeses, sausages, olive oil or bread, among others, in organized and informal events that take place every day at the Festa .; - The Wine of Talha, fruit of ancestral knowledge, with more than two thousand years of history, made still in our land, in several of the private and old wineries. On the first day of the Feast we invite everyone to sample "Vinho de Talha", made in the old Winery of the Municipality. In November, Borba is the capital of Alentejo Wines! During the 9 days of the festival, a lot of entertainment is guaranteed (from musical performances on stage to street entertainment and sports events), tasquinhas and excellent gastronomy, certified regional products (olive oil, cheeses, sausages, among others), handicrafts and wines. The Festa is organized by the Municipality of Borba, together with the Alentejo Regional Tourism Entity, the CVRA - Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission and ATEVA - Alentejo Wine Producers Association. See the program here. More

2018-05-31 Tabernas do Alentejo - art and science, supported by OPP The proposal of Carlos Cupeto, professor of the Department of Geosciences of the School of Sciences and Technology of the University of Évora, «Tabernas do Alentejo - art and science», whose motto is "Wine is the only work of art that one can drink" , was one of the winners of the Participatory Budget Portugal (OPP). In presenting his candidacy, the author justifies the idea, stating that "in the Alentejo there is a lot to do, the product has to be structured as a wine region, many of those who are outside have to be inside (the offer has to be known and accessible ), you have to train people who know how to convey all the history and knowledge around the wine (it is not enough to say a few generalities, the tourists are more and more demanding and want to experience and know everything that is possible, since it is not for tell the dinners with friends), the whole region has to say something, local / regional media have a very important role in creating culture and dissemination and the industry must consider them. The Alentejo, as wine country, is distinguished positively from the other regions, in quantity, quality and tradition. The "taste of this place" where we live is in wine as in no other food ". With an approved budget of € 72,200 and an expected duration of 12 months, this project aims to "contribute to the citizen's awareness of the cultural importance of wine, namely through the dissemination of useful knowledge and good practices; bring the wine, its culture / tradition and science to the conversation; realization of a small film in each session, with the aim of optimizing the dissemination and perpetuating the event; edition of a bilingual publication, documented with images, that synthesizes the sessions held; development of an online collaborative platform open to all actors and citizens that constitutes a true repository of useful information. " Maria Fernanda Rollo, Secretary of State for Science, Technology and Higher Education, took part in the Presentation of Winning Projects of OPP - Ciência 2017, held at the Centro Ciência Viva of Estremoz on May 18, "that the Tabernas of Alentejo illustrate how people are becoming aware of the importance of knowledge and how science will be useful for enhancing territories and their endogenous resources ", satisfied that" in this Participatory Budget Alentejo emerges to innovate, using what are its resources and that are not exhausted in this region, "adding that" the great bet and the revolution that happened in the wines in our country in recent years was due in part to the result of the contribution of science and universities through oenologists ". The OPP is a democratic, direct and universal deliberative process through which people submit investment proposals and choose, through voting, which projects should be implemented in different areas of governance. Through the OPP people can decide how to invest 5 million euros. More

2018-11-21 The 2018 Best Wines of Alentejo have been announced The Alentejo Oenophile Confraternity presented the VI contest that awards the "Best Wines of Alentejo" at the Mar d'Ar Muralhas Hotel in Évora. Scala Coeli - Touriga Nacional red wine 2015, Valcatrina by Santos Lima - ros 2017 and Vidigueira - Grande Escolha branco 2016 were distinguished with the Excellence award. There were also 17 Gold Medals and 7 Silver Medals The trial jury evaluated a total of 121 wines: 29 whites, 5 rosés and 87 reds. The Alentejo Oenophile Confraternity presented this Saturday, November 17, at the Mar d'Ar Muralhas Hotel in Évora, the sixth edition of the contest "Best Wines of Alentejo". This initiative intended, for another year, not only to highlight the quality of wine production that exists in the Alentejo, but also to make known to consumers the production of excellence that is made in the region. The tender covered 121 wines produced in the Alentejo which were submitted by 50 producers. In this sixth edition, they evaluated wines: 29 whites, 5 rosés and 87 reds. Of these 121 wines in competition the winners of the Excellence Award, attributed by category, were: Scala Coeli - Touriga Nacional tinto 2015, Fundação Eugénio de Almeida; Valcantrina by Santos Lima Rosé 2017, by Casa Santos Lima - Compª. das Vinhas, SA; and Vidigueira - Great White Choice 2016, from Adega Coop. of Vidigueira, Cuba and Alvito, CRL. Seventeen Gold Medals were handed out, including 6 white, 1 rosé and 10 reds. The Silver Medals were delivered to 11 references, all of them red wine. Óscar Gato, Main Scout of the Alentejo Oenophile Confraternity, said, "The quality of the wines in the Contest was high, wines of different styles, with a balanced profile, with structure, elegance and longevity that allow diversity and choice of the consumer more enlightened and demanding, either for immediate consumption or to wait patiently for the optimum moment of consumption. Also noteworthy is the diversity of years of harvesting of the awarded wines, which proves the consistency of quality of Alentejo wines year after year. " The trial jury was composed of members of the Alentejo Oenophile Confraternity, the CVRA, the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission, the Portuguese Oenophile Association's tasters, the Portuguese Sommelier Association, the University of Évora and also speciality Journalists and Bloggers. EXCELLENCE AWARDS Scala Coeli – Touriga Nacional red 2015, Fundação Eugénio de Almeida Valcantrina by Santos Lima rosé 2017, Casa Santos Lima – Compª. das Vinhas, SA Vidigueira - Grande Escolha white 2016, Adega Coop. de Vidigueira, Cuba e Alvito, CRL GOLD MEDAL Scala Coeli – Touriga Nacional red 2015, Fundação Eugénio de Almeida Rocha Rosa red 2012, Falcon Land – Sociedade Vinícola, Lda. Monsaraz – Touriga Nacional red 2017, CARMIM – Coop. Agrícola de Reguengos de Monsaraz, CRL Adega Mayor (Pai Chão) – Grande Reserva red 2014, Adega Mayor – Soc. Vitivinícola, Agrícola e Enoturistica, SA Comenda Grande – Touriga Nacional red 2015, Monte da Comeda Agroturismo, Lda. Perescuma (N.º 1) – red 2015, Sociedade Agrícola Perescuma, SA Quetzal Reserva red 2015, Quinta do Quetzal – Soc. Agrícola, Lda. Quid Pro Quo – Reserva red 2016, Casa Santos Lima – Compª. das Vinhas, SA Vinhas da Ira – red 2014, H. Uva, SA Folha do Meio – red 2013, Terrenus Veritae Actividades Agr. e Turísticas, SA Valcantrina by Santos Lima rosé 2017, Casa Santos Lima – Compª. das Vinhas, SA Vidigueira - Grande Escolha white 2016, Adega Coop. de Vidigueira, Cuba e Alvito, CRL Porta da Ravessa – Reserva white 2017, Adega Cooperativa de Redondo, CRL Régia Colheita – Reserva white 2017, CARMIM – Coop. Agrícola de Reguengos de Monsaraz, CRL Tiago Cabaço Vinhas Velhas de Estremoz – white 2017, Tiago Mateus Cabaço e Cabaço Tapada do Chaves – white 2017, Tapada do Chaves Sociedade Agrícola e Comercial, Unipessoal Lda. Poliphonia – Reserva white 2017, Granacer – Administração de Bens, SA SILVER MEDAL Planura – red 2014, Unicer – Vinhos, SA Herdade de São Miguel - Reserva red 2015, Casa Agricola Alexandre Relvas, Ldª. Herdade das Servas – Reserva red 2015, Serrano Mira, SA Morais Rocha – Reserva red 2013, JJMR – Sociedade Agrícola Lda. Monte Penedo Gordo – Reserva red 2013, António Manuel Esteves Monteiro Poliphonia – Reserva red 2015, Granacer – Administração de Bens, SA Valcatrina by Santos Lima - red 2017 – Syrah, Caça Santos Lima-Compª. das Vinhas, SA More

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2019-01-07 Who will be "The Best Sommelier of Wines of Alentejo in Brazil" 2019? On February 8, at the Mar d' Ar Muralhas Hotel in Évora, we will get to know "The Best Sommelier Wines of Alentejo in Brazil", in which is the 5th edition of the contest that annually elects the new ambassador of the Wines of the Alentejo in Brazil. This year there are 8 competitors in the fight to occupy this place, which last year was conquered by Fred Benjamin, sommelier from Brasília. The 8 Brazilian finalists will arrive in Portugal on February 4 and will have the opportunity to take a real tour of the Alentejo, with exclusive tasting by the region, training sessions, wine tastings and, finally, a written, oral and practical test, where all the knowledge acquired will be put to the test. During this week, these specialists will contact some of the main Alentejo producers in order to experience the true Alentejo spirit and learn from the region's leading experts the secrets of Alentejo wine. After this training period, the jury will decide which of the 8 competitors brings together the best capacities to represent Alentejo Wines in Brazil. This year the jury will be composed by Francisco Mateus, president of the CVR Alentejana, Alexandre Lalas, Brazilian journalist and wine critic and Guilherme Corrêa, the important Brazilian sommelier, who now works in Portugal. For Francisco Mateus, President of the CVRA "this is an initiative that puts competitors in direct contact with Alentejo wines, with its history and with all the characteristics that make them unique. It is an opportunity that they have to exchange experiences with the professionals of the region and that translates into an unequaled experience. For us, this is a very important competition because this person will be our ambassador in Brazil, the person who will represent us and who will intensify the notoriety and positioning of our brand in the Brazilian market. " This is an annual contest that the Alentejo Wines promoted for the first time in 2014. It is an initiative that makes the relationship between the Alentejo and Brazil even closer. Having been the country where the Alentejo Wines most exported in 2018, it is important to have professionals who know the specificities and characteristics of them. More

2019-01-22 Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program on Canal Q, with Fernando Alvim More

2019-02-04 The Guardian considers Alentejo one of the best European destinations for spring time More

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2019-02-19 Annual "Wines of Alentejo in Lisbon" Event - April 2019 The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) will once again hold the event "Wines of Alentejo in Lisbon" at the CCB - Centro Cultural de Belém, on the 5th and 6th of April. Over the years, the event "Vinhos do Alentejo in Lisbon" has become a landmark event in the calendar of national wine events. As a novelty for this 11th edition, the CVRA decided to change the date of the event, which always took place in October. The Commission intends to stand out from the other national wine events, which end up concentrating at the same time of year, changing to April, thus also taking advantage of a favorable time for the launching of new harvests. In addition to the wine tastings of the producers, the event will have a parallel program of actions related to wine and Alentejo gastronomy and lots of animation. You can buy your ticket in advance purchase, at a reduced price at http://bit.ly/RVAlentejoEmLisboa19 Online admission: € 5 (until April 3rd). Purchase on the spot: € 6. (Both include free wine tasting and official glass for tasting) Schedules: 5 of April | 4.00pm / 5.30pm - For professionals only 5 of April | 5.30pm / 9.00pm - Consumer 6 of April | 3.00pm / 9.00pm - Consumer List of Wines of Alentejo producers participating here. As a novelty this year there will be an immediate possibility to order the wines present at the event, through an app for mobile phones and / or an online store. It will also be possible for producers who have on-the-spot billing conditions to sell wine in small quantities. The electronic record of tasted wines will remain, for those who are interested, after this feature was tested for the first time in last year's edition. The glass will again have a chip that records the tasted wines and later the information will be sent to the visitors (tasted wines). This electronic registration and information sharing will be used during the two days of the event, except for the commented tastings, harmonizations and storytelling. As has happened in previous editions, CVR Alentejana intends to allocate a percentage of the revenues from the value of the entries to a social cause: "A glass of Alentejo, a tree" in partnership with Plantar Uma Árvore - Association. Plantar Uma Árvore is an environmental organization that develops a volunteer program dedicated to the promotion and conservation of native forest and native plant species, organizing initiatives that make it possible for each citizen to plant and care for one tree per year (http://www. plantarumaarvore.org). More news coming soon! See a video from laste year's edition of Wines of Alentejo in Lisbon: More

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2019-03-14 Wines of Alentejo Sustainability program wins "More Alqueva, More Value" award The Alentejo Wines Sustainability Program was awarded the "More Alqueva, More Value" awards in the "+ UTILIZATION" category. The winners were announced at an event held in the auditorium of EDIA (Alqueva Development and Infrastructure Company). The "More Alqueva, More Value" awards are aimed at promoting, recognizing and giving visibility to companies and institutions that have initiatives that contribute to efficient use of various resources, one of which is water. These awards take into account, at the same time, the work of raising awareness of sustainable practices by these winning companies or institutions vis-à-vis other entities that are located around the Alqueva Lake. The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission saw its WASP distinguished in these awards in the "+ UTILIZATION" category. This is a category that seeks to distinguish non-business entities that promote sustainable practices in the social and environmental spheres, with emphasis on the sustainable use of water. The evaluation criteria of the initiatives passed through an evaluation of the results obtained, dissemination of the project and replicability of the same. The WASP is a pioneer program in Portugal, led by the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission, with the aim of improving the practices used in vineyards and wineries, reducing costs and waste, protecting the environment and improving the well society. Started in 2014, it has 357 members representing 36% of the area of vines and 63% of the wine production of the Alentejo wine region. For Francisco Mateus, President of CVRA, "it is with great pride and satisfaction that we have been witnessing the results achieved through the implementation of the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program. At the same time, we know that these acknowledgments have happened because of all the dedication and effort that the João Barroso, responsible for the WASP, has had to with this project. It remains for us to continue the work that we have so far developed so far to motivate and encourage more producers to join this project. " The WASP, through the suggestion of good practices has already contributed to reduce energy consumption by 30% in several producers and reduced water consumption in winemaking activities by around 20%. It contributed to increased recycling rates and promotes circular economy with 38% of members converting their organic waste into compost for application as fertilizer in the fields. 43% of the members have irrigation management plans, which allows them to use much more efficient water, and 62% of the members monitor water consumption. At the level of employees, 33% of the members have already created a group dedicated to sustainability in their companies. More

2019-03-13 «Tabernas do Alentejo - art and science» - March 2019 More

2019-03-16 6th Edition of Évora Wine presented on the Alentejo Wine Route More

2019-03-22 Know the program for Wines of Alentejo in Lisbon 2019! Less than two weeks before the start of another edition of Wines of Alentejo in Lisbon, the program is already known. Between April 5th and 6th, at Belém Cultural Center, dozens of producers from one of the country's largest wine regions will be present in the country's capital. The program has been presented and the box office is still available at: http://bit.ly/RVAlentejoEmLisboa19 The advance purchase online includes free access to the available wines and the offer of the official tasting glass, at a cost of € 5 (until April 3rd). The purchase on the spot, under the same conditions, will also be available for € 6. List of Wines of Alentejo producers participating here. PROGRAM 5TH APRIL COMMENTED TASTINGS (ROOM 1) 16h30 - Between classic and modern, Wines of Alentejo are produced emblematic that remain in the imagination of the most demanding professional and all consumers (Only for professionals) - José João Santos 19h30 - Alentejo has the largest variety of soils in the country. Experienca that diversity in wines, Manuel Moreira STORYTELLING (STORYTELLING SPACE) 18h00 - Celebrate Easter with Alentejo wines, Manuel Moreira 20h00 - The indigenous reds of the Alentejo, a distinct heritage !, José João Santos HARMONIZATIONS (ROOM 2) AN ALENTEJO OF EXPERIENCES 19h00 pm - Michele Marques, Grocery store Gadanha, with António Lopes 6TH APRIL COMMENTED TASTINGS (ROOM 1) 16h30 - The Alentejo freshness can also be felt!, Manuel Moreira 18h00 - The Alentejo is laso irreverent!, António Lopes STORYTELLING (STORYTELLING SPACE) 15h30 - The versatility of Alentejo wines at the table! António Lopes 16h30 - White grape varieties with Alentejo soul! José João Santos 17h30 - Biological Wine, an attitude! José João Santos 18h30 - Wine from the amphora, have you tried it? Come on! José João Santos HARMONIZATIONS (ROOM 2) AN ALENTEJO OF EXPERIENCES 18h30 - Filipe Ramalho, Basilii Restaurant, Hotel Torre de Palma, with Manuel Moreira CANTE ALENTEJANO 20h00 Among the novelties of this year, stand out for exclusive access to the event for professionals between 16h00. and 17h30 on April 5th. Consumers will have access between 17h30 and 21h00. on the same day, and the next day, April 6th, the time of the event will be between 15h00 and 21h00. The Wines of Alentejo in Lisbon is organized by the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission, with the production of Essência do Vinho. More

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2019-05-13 7 Gold medals for the Alentejo in the Portuguese Wines Contest The verdicts were given by a vast panel of wine experts, both national and foreign, brought back by ViniPortugal, who organized the event. In the end, the big winners came from the Douro and Alentejo. "Best of the Year" and "Best of the Red Year" went to the Quinta Vale D. Maria Vinha da Francisca Douro 2016, Aveleda. In the whites, won another duriense, the Quinta da Pedra Escrita Reserva Bio 2017, by Rui Roboredo Madeira. Let's now see the best varietals: in the reds won the Grande Rocim Alentejo Rocim 2015, from Rocim Agroindústria, a wine made from Alicante Bouschet. The best white varietal was for Dão, for the Villa Oliveira Encruzado 2016, of the Shelter of the Passarela. In the 'Licorosos' won the 20 year old Moscatel Wire from Setúbal, from José Maria da Fonseca Vinhos, which beat all the competition of Port and Madeira. Finally, in the sparkling wine, the palm went to the São João Caves to be congratulated by Luiz Costa Pinot Noir & Chardonnay 2015, the sparkling top of the range bairradina house. The winners were known at the award ceremony of the Portuguese Wine Competition, which took place at the Cruise Terminal of the Port of Leixões, and was attended by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Vine and Wine (IVV). Bernardo Gouvêa. In terms of statistics, the jury awarded a total of 423 medals, of which 29 in the Great Gold category, 98 in Gold and 296 in Silver. The Douro was the region that received the highest gold medals from the jury, collecting 11 medals, followed by the Alentejo region with 7 medals and Dão with 4 medals. The complete list of winners is available on the Vinhos de Portugal Contest website. As is traditional, all the wines were tasted during three days in Santarém. Gold medalists entered the final phase, where a Grand Jury, meeting in Espinho, selected the Gold Medals and the Best of the Year. The Grand Jury was composed of Dirceu Vianna Júnior (MW), United Kingdom, Evan Goldstein (MS) ), USA, Thomas Vartelaus of Switzerland. Two Portuguese were also there: Bento Amaral, from the IVDP, and Luís Lopes, president of the Competition and director of the magazine Grandes Escolhas. It is recalled that this is the largest Portuguese wine contest and was once again an organization of ViniPortugal. Jorge Monteiro, president of this institution, makes a positive assessment of this edition: "Year after year we have been able to grow the Portuguese Wine Competition in its different dimensions, namely the number of wines inscribed, as well as the presence of more international experts, who acceded to the invitation to come to know our wine reality ". He also said: "More than a competition, the Wines Portugal Contest is a week dedicated to celebrating the quality of Portuguese wines. It is an important moment for the economic agents involved in the wine industry and an excellent vehicle to promote the wines of Portugal with international specialists, who will return to their countries of origin with much more knowledge of the quality of our wines thanks to the parallel program of the initiative, which includes wine dinners, visits to producers and masterclasses. " It is recalled that the participation in the Wines Competition of Portugal constitutes a platform for the international promotion of the Portuguese producers. The wines awarded with the Gold and Gold Medals will have a guaranteed presence in international events of excellence to be held in 2019. More

2019-05-17 One day in São Miguel - 25th May Casa Relvas opens the doors of the Herdade de São Miguel and promotes the event "A day in São Miguel", where wine lovers, but also lovers of the countryside, and the Alentejo, and their families, may spend a different day and very lively. On May 25th, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. various will be the reasons for a trip to the Redondo is a pleasant surprise. Wine tastings, gastronomy, handicrafts, music, regional products, traditional games and demonstrations of arts and crafts of the region will show a little of the much that the Alentejo has to offer. As a backdrop, the Herdade de São Miguel invites you to spend time outdoors, enjoying the landscape, the vineyards, the wine, but also many activities and entertainment. From 2:00 p.m., the entrance is made by presenting the bracelet, which can be purchased locally, or bought online in advance - https://umdiaemsaomiguel.pt/ - for € 10 for adults, and which includes a glass with which they will be able to taste, for free, the wines Herdade de São Miguel. Children under 18 years old, accompanied by adults, have free access. Once on the estate, all visitors can explore the area, explore the attractions and sign up for the available wine tastings - for which it is also possible, and advised, to pre-register by email enoturismo@casarelvas.pt. Limited to 50 people per theme, there are three options: At 15:00 Nuno Franco, winemaker of Casa Relvas will present the "Castes de São Miguel", at 5:00 p.m., it will be the turn of Alexandre Relvas to make a retrospective of "15 years of Herdade de São Miguel" and at 6:30 p.m., João Paulo Martins, reference will lead the "Alentejo and its Talhas" event, which will include not only Casa Relvas' carving wines, but also other good examples of this ancestral way of making wine, currently with increasing demand. In parallel with the wine tasting, several other activities will be available. For lovers of the flavors of the Alentejo there will be many options. Two bars will be available to serve the Herdade de São Miguel wine, as well as waters and handmade lemonade. For snacks - from the 100% acorn ham to the barbecue, from the regional cheeses and sausages to the convent candies, to the Alentejo bread and the escarpada (traditional Redondo cake), you only need to buy the respective passwords in the store where you can also buy Casa Relvas. And even the refreshing flavors of the Santini ice cream will miss this party, celebrating its 70th anniversary. But the animation will be permanent, from music to the arts, there will always be something happening. And when the Relvas family opens the doors of home, it is for everyone, so the young ones also have a lot to choose from, and participate! From the traditional games to the shearing of the sheep and the potters' wheels, and the whole field to run and play, the promise is to end the day filled with memories and stories to tell. There is also time to relax in the sun or shade and enjoy the various musical moments. The Cante Alentejano with the "Round Troubadours" opens the hostilities, at 4:15 pm, but several surprises follow, either with the "Seven Dixie", the jazz band of improvisation that will contribute to a relaxed atmosphere during the event, with the group "Os 2", the musical pair of Miguel Costa and João Maria Baio that acts at 6pm and promises a lot of fun. To finish big, around 7:45 pm, it's Tim, the Xutos & Pontapés vocalist who does not need any presentations, who goes up on stage for an acoustic concert for the farewell. In this exhibition of the Alentejo, and its knowledges and flavors, handicraft also has a prominent place, with the presence of several artisans, who not only present their products, but also the typical colored furniture, but also demonstrate their arts, as the Floridas Streets, which in addition to decorating the space, will demonstrate how flowers work on paper. With great enthusiasm and good disposition, time passes even slowly in good company! More

2019-05-09 Aproxima Vinhos do Alentejo market in Belo Horizonte 2019 More

2019-05-20 11th edition of the Alentejo Viticulture Symposium brought together more than 200 participants The future and sustainability of the wine sector in economic, social and environmental terms were the focus themes. More than 200 participants from the 11th edition of the Alentejo Viticulture Symposium took place on 15, 16 and 17 May in Évora, at the Auditory of the Alentejo Regional Coordination and Development Commission. A number that includes the main universities of the country and that surpassed the participation of the previous event. "It's great to be looking at the audience and seeing a lot of new people, including new technicians and researchers, that means we're rejuvenating," said Francisco Mateus, president of the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA). This event, which was held under the joint organization of CVRA, ATEVA, Technical Association of Alentejo and CCDRA, Alentejo Regional Coordination and Development Commission, University of Évora and DRAP Alentejo, discussed the future and sustainability of the sector. wine in economic, social and environmental terms. Francisco Mateus takes a positive view and believes that the sector, despite some constraints and the path that still has to go, contributes to the development of the region, which accounts for 13% of the total national vineyard area. Reinhard Töpfer, a German professor, was one of the keynote speakers at the event. Töpfer stressed that winemakers should bet on "more resistant varieties to adapt to climate change". "Existing traditional grape varieties have strengths and weaknesses, and in this preparation for the future, winemakers should start experimenting with new things that may be better suited to particular environments and climatic conditions," he said. In addition to Töpfer, the Symposium was attended by other speakers such as Flor Etchebarne, who since 2016 has been an Independent Scientist, João Barroso, holds a degree in Environmental Engineering and holds a Masters in Sustainability from the University of Lund in Sweden, Joana Faria. Executive Secretary at FSC Portugal, Mafalda Evangelista, Business Council for Sustainable Development (BCSD Portugal), Javier Tardaguila, Full Professor of Precision Viticulture at the University of La Rioja (Spain) and Mariette Du Toit-Helmbold, who created Destinate , a bespoke tourism marketing and destination management agency. The Symposium is held every three years since 1988 and is an important forum for debate on priorities for the sector. Main objectives of the Symposium - To update technical knowledge in the field of Winegroing, Winemaking and Marketing; - Presentation of scientific research and development papers related to the viticulture sector; - Bring together technicians and professionals from the wine industry from the various winemaking regions of the world; - Contribute to the dissemination and exchange of knowledge amongst those working in the wine industry; - To organize technical working sessions and to discuss key topics; - Presentation of sustainability practices in the area of viticulture and winemaking. More information: simposio@vinhosdoalentejo.pt More

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2019-05-24 Sunsets Ribafreixo Wines in June More

2019-05-24 The Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program went to Sweden More

2019-05-08 Wines of Alentejo confirm presence in the "Wines of Portugal in Brazil" After winning the brazilians from North to South of the country with its prized harvests in 2018, Wines of Alentejo are back in Brazil. The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA), that certifies and promotes wine production, will be present at three major events in the sector: the Vinhos de Portugal, which takes place in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, and the Projeto Aproxima in Minas Gerais. the wines of the region, visit the three largest capitals to present to Brazilians the best of the Alentejo terroir in national territory. The winemaking tradition of the Alentejo region has fallen more and more in the graces of the Brazilian population: according to CVRA data, in the last 5 years, imports have increased by more than 20%. "We noticed a growing interest of Brazil by the local wines. Our goal is to strengthen the reputation of the Alentejo wines in the country, which occupies the second position in the ranking of exports, and bring the best of the wineries of the south-central region of portugal to the table of Brazilians, "says Maria Amélia Vaz da Silva, of the CVRA Marketing Department. The Alentejo region is the leader in the Portuguese wine market - holds 37% in volume and 40% in terms of value - according to data referring to 2018 of AC Nielsen. And Brazil is the main importer market of Alentejo wines in the world, with 3.6 million liters per year. Below is the agenda in each city: Wines of Portugal in Rio de Janeiro The Marvelous City is the first to receive the emblematic wineries of the center-south region of the land. During the 6th edition of the Vinhos de Portugal fair that takes place between May 31 and June 2 at Casashopping, the Cariocas will have access to tests and lectures on Alentejo wines, in addition to checking the recent vintages available in the Brazilian market. For this season, the following wineries have already been confirmed: Casa Santa Vitória, Bacalhôa Vinhos, Casa Agrícola HMR, Casa Relvas, Cortes de Cima, Coteis, Encostas d'Alqueva, Enoforum, Esporão , Fundação Eugénio de Almeida, Herdade da Malhadinha Nova, José Maria da Fonseca Vinhos, Julio Tassara Bastos, João Portugal Ramos Vinhos, Monte da Comenda Agroturismo, Quinta da Plansel, Quinta das Arcas, Sogrape Vinhos e Tapada do Chaves. Between June 7th and 9th, it will be São Paulo's turn to check out Alentejo news. During the three days, the paulistanos will be able to check in JK Iguatemi Shopping, between tastings and lectures, the best of Alentejo wine. In addition, during the São Paulo stage of the event (which is in its 3rd edition), the audience will have the opportunity to meet Jean Stelmach, the new ambassador of the Alentejo Wines of Brazil, champion of the 2019 edition of the contest "The Best Sommelier Wines of the Alentejo in Brazil ". For this season, the following wineries have already been confirmed: Adega Mayor, Bacalhôa Vinhos, Casa Agrícola HMR, Casa Relvas, Cortes de Cima, Coteis, Encostas d'Alqueva, Enoforum, Esporão, Fundação Eugénio de Almeida, Herdade da Malhadinha Nova, José Maria da Fonseca Vinhos, Julio Tassara Bastos - Dona Maria Vinhos, Lusovini, Monte da Capela, Monte da Comenda Agroturismo, Quinta da Plansel, Quinta das Arcas, Sogrape Vinhos e Tapada do Chaves. More

2019-05-31 3rd Wine Market in Torre de Palma Wine Hotel - June 8th More

2019-06-05 World Environment Day - CVRA Environmental Performance More

2019-06-07 Wines of Alentejo: Sonae MC Wine Meeting More

2019-06-26 Meet the "Best Wines of Alentejo" 2019 The Oenophile Confraternity of Alentejo presented yesterday, June 25, at the Hotel Mar d'Ar Muralhas, in Évora, the winners of the seventh edition of the contest "Best Wines of Alentejo". This initiative aims to reward not only the quality of wine produced in the Alentejo that reaches levels of excellence, but also to inform consumers of a new generation of oenologists and producers, increasingly well prepared, focused on quality and innovation. This year's Contest presented some changes in the regulation, in order to reinforce the reputation of the wines with the highest score and highlighted by the Jury and consequent distinction and appreciation of the prizes awarded. This year 114 wines produced in the Alentejo and from 40 producers were tested. In this 7th edition, the evaluated wines consisted of 31 whites, 11 rosés and 72 reds. Of these 114 wines, the winners of the gold medal, attributed by category, were: Quintas de Borba - White 2018, Adega Cooperativa de Borba, CRL; Valcatrina by Santos Lima- Rosé 2018, Casa Santos Lima - Companhia das Vinhas, SA; Monte da Caçada - Alicante Bouschet - Red 2017, Casa Santos Lima - Companhia das Vinhas, SA; The Judge of the Oenophile Confraternity of Alentejo commented: "the award-winning wines presented high quality, with a differentiated profile, very balanced with aroma and flavor, with structure, elegance and great longevity. Wines that allow diversity and choice to the consumer more enlightened and demanding, either for immediate consumption or to wait patiently for the perfect moment for their consumption. The quality highlighted by the Tasting Jury commends the real effort that has been made over time by all stakeholders in the sector, especially Wine Producers, who continue to deserve the credibility and recognition of the markets, whether national or International". The Tasting Boards were made up of 'Experienced Wine Tasters', namely tasters of the Portuguese Oenology Association, the Portuguese Scales Association, the University of Évora, the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA), the Food Safety Authority and Economics, of the Oenophile Confraternity of Alentejo, winemakers and journalists of the specialty. GOLD MEDAL Quintas de Borba - White 2018, Adega Cooperativa de Borba, CRL; Valcatrina by Santos Lima- Rosé 2018, Casa Santos Lima - Companhia das Vinhas, SA; Monte da Caçada - Alicante Bouschet - Red 2017, Casa Santos Lima - Companhia das Vinhas, SA; SILVER MEDAL Borba Winery - Premium - White 2018, Adega Cooperativa de Borba, CRL Herdade de São Miguel - Rosé 2018, Casa Relvas, Ldª Valcatrina by Santos Lima - Red 2018, Casa Santos Lima - Companhia das Vinhas, SA BRONZE MEDAL Villa Pias - White 2018, Sociedade Agrícola de Pias, SA Vidigueira - Antão Vaz - Premium White 2018, Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira, Cuba and Alvito, CRL Herdade Paço do Conde - Reserva Red 2017, Soc. Agrícola da Encosta do Guadiana, Ldª. HONORABLE MENTIONS Quinta do Paral - White 2017, Herdade Tinto e Branco, Unipessoal, Ldª. Paço do Conde Estate - White 2018, Soc. Agrícola da Encosta do Guadiana, Ldª. Monte da Caçada - Touriga Nacional - Red 2017, Casa Santos Lima - Companhia das Vinhas, SA Mingorra - Petit Verdot - Red wine 2015, H. Uva, SA Herdade de São Miguel - Reserva Red 2017, Casa Relvas, Ldª. Senses - Alicante Bouschet - Red wine 2017, Adega Cooperativa de Borba, CRL Reguengos Garrafeira dos Sócios - Garrafeira Red 2014, CARMIM - Cooperativa Agrícola de Reguengos de Monsaraz, CRL Vidigueira - Alicante Bouschet - Red 2017, Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira, Cuba and Alvito, CRL Monte da Caçada - Red 2017, Casa Santos Lima - Companhia das Vinhas, SA Mingorra - Reserva Red 2015, H. Uva, SA AR from 1956 - Red Reserva 2015, Adega Cooperativa de Redondo, CRL Monsaraz - Reserva Red 2017, CARMIM - Cooperativa Agrícola de Reguengos de Monsaraz, CRL Herdade da Pimenta - Grande Escolha Red 2017, Logowines, SA Cartuxa - Red wine 2015, Eugénio de Almeida Foundation More

2019-06-15 Alentejo and Ribatejo Tourism Entity announce winners of Tourism Awards More

2019-07-08 New York, New York...welcoms Wines of Alentejo! More

2019-07-17 Wines of Alentejo's Sustainability wins 1st place in ecological markets development The Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP) was honored at the European Awards for Business Promotion 2019. The PSVA was the winner of the 5th category "Supporting the development of ecological markets and resource efficiency" among 70 candidates. The winners of the 13th edition of the "European Awards for Business Promotion 2019" were known yesterday, 16th, in Matosinhos. Of the 19 winning projects, the Alentejo Wines sustainability program was the winner in the 5th category "Supporting the development of ecological markets and resource efficiency" among 70 candidates for the national phase. This category seeks to distinguish the best practices of promotion and entrepreneurship in Europe, by the specificity of their contribution to the economic development of the regions. The European Entrepreneurship Awards 2019 are an initiative of the European Commission and are coordinated in Portugal by IAPMEI - Institute for Support to Small and Medium Enterprises and Innovation. The award of these awards aims to recognize and give visibility to successful projects and good practices that support and stimulate entrepreneurship at local, regional and national level. The PSVA is a pioneer initiative in Portugal and promoted by the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA), with the aim of improving the practices used in vineyards and wineries, producing grapes and wine of economically viable quality. This program was started in 2014 and has 339 members representing the wine production of the Alentejo wine region. For Francisco Mateus, President of the CVRA "this award shows that we are making a difference in the wine sector. We are very proud to promote and contribute to the preservation of the environment and the conservation of the natural resources of the Alentejo region. The excellent results of this program, pioneer in Portugal, reveal the commitment and dedication of the producers. The prize is also an addition to our responsibility to do more and better and to encourage and motivate other producers to join us. " More

2019-08-02 Alentejo antecipates rise in wine production More

2019-08-12 7th edition of the "The Best Sommelier Wines of Alentejo in Brazil" competition More

2019-08-16 Wines of Alentejo in Brazil 2019 - Grand Tastings & Wine Festivals More

2019-08-19 Wines of Alentejo with carioca flavors and outdoors music at Rio de Janeiro The cultural bridge between the lush Alentejo wine landscape and the colors of Rio's gastronomy is formed. The Wines of Alentejo event in the Downtown will bring 14 major producers and about 100 labels from Portugal's largest wine region to the central square of the open-air mall, in Barra da Tijuca, on September 13 and 14, Friday, at 4 pm at midnight; and Saturday from noon to midnight. There will be two days of party with shows, chats, lectures and free admission, where the public can enjoy the soul of Wines of Alentejo, in glasses or bottles at promotional prices, and harmonize them with the dishes and snacks of some of the best bars. and city restaurants, including Portuguese delights. Purchasing the event cup for $20 will entitle you to a free first tasting of your choice. To the delight of the ears, singer and songwriter Pedro Miranda, one of the biggest names in samba and the new generation of MPB, will perform the main show on Saturday. Carioca Rafael Garcia, singer who investigates the relationship between the songs of Brazil and Portugal, will play both days of the event. The entire public area, stage and exhibitors will be covered, ensuring protection in case of rain. Wines of Alentejo in Downtown is an organization of Essência do Vinho and Revista de Vinhos, with the support of the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA), in partnership with Shopping Downtown and curated by journalists Alexandre Lalas, Juarez Becoza and Pedro Landim . Program Wineries present: Carmim - Reguengos / Cartuxa - Fundação Eugénio de Almeida / Casa Relvas / Comenda Grande / Cortes de Cima / Esporão / Herdade do Peso / Herdade dos Coteis / HMR - Docwine / João Portugal Ramos / José Maria da Fonseca / Monte da Capela / Quinta do Zambujeiro / Vinhos Folha do Meio - Alto da Capela To eat: Aconchego Carioca / Alda Maria Doces Portugueses / Bar da Frente / Frederic De Maeyer Epicerie / La Carioca Cevicheria / Massa + Ella / Miam Miam / Mil Frutas / Pavão Azul / Queijo com Prosa / Velho Adonis Concerts and lectures: Friday, 13/09: 8 pm: Chat about Wines of Alentejo: wine tourism, gastronomy and sustainability. Maria Amelia Vaz da Silva, CVRA Marketing Director; Alexandre Lalas, journalist and wine critic; Luciana Fróes, gastronomy journalist; and Nuno Pires, director of Revista de Vinhos. 9 pm: Show with Rio musician Rafael Garcia: 'When samba meets fado'. Saturday, 09/14: 16h: Lecture 'Arinto, the electricity of the Alentejo'. Learn more about the grape variety that lends freshness and tension to the Alentejo whites. With Alexandre Lalas. 18h: Lecture 'Elegance x Power: both sides of the Alentejo'. From the delicate to the robust. Understand why in Alentejo all styles meet. With Alexandre Lalas. 19h: Show with Rafael Garcia: 'When samba meets fado'. 21h: Samba and MPB show with the musician and singer Pedro Miranda. Schedules: Wines of Alentejo in the Downtown: Av. Das Américas, 500. Barra da Tijuca. September 13th and 14th. Friday from 16h to 0h; Saturday from 12h to 0h. Free entrance. More

2019-08-14 Baja TT Alentejo Harvest and Expo Adventure Baja TT Alentejo Harvest already has more than 100 registrations. The race will take place on the 7h, 8th and 9th of February, in Lower Alentejo. The race organization reports that renowned pilots, both nationally and internationally, have already confirmed their participation. This event, where the Portuguese Cup for SSV, Moto and Quad will be played, already has the participation of 47 SSV, 12 bikes, 9 Quads and 26 cars. The biggest adhesion is being on the part of SSV with the presence of the winner of the Dakar in 2018, the national SSV champion and the current leader of the championship already confirmed. Among the cars are registered the current holder of the Championship of Portugal All-Terrain, the 2nd Place of the Championship of Spain of All-Terrain and among others. Beja, Aljustrel, Castro Verde and Mértola will be the municipalities that will host this event that intends to rescue the premises of the Montes Alentejanos, a event that was extremely popular in the Lower Alentejo. This event is supported by the Alentejo Regional Vitivinicultural Commission. According to representatives of CVRA, “Baja TT can be an interesting potential for communication about the Alentejo, coupled with the fact that it takes place during the harvest season, and the event is expected to reach an estimated range of 1 to 1.5 million people». Parallel to Baja TT Alentejo Harvest and Expo Adventure takes place inside Ovibeja - Manuel de Castro e Brito Fair and Exhibition Park - Institutional Pavilion in Beja, which provides an opportunity for spectators to explore wine tourism in the region when contacting the units of the Rota dos Vinhos do Alentejo that will be represented in the enclosure. During the vintage season, several wine tourism units in the Alentejo region take the opportunity to publicize their activity, not only in terms of wine production but also presenting vintage programs, where visitors are invited to participate in the backstage work, from the vineyard to the cellar ending with tasting and Alentejo gastronomy. From the north to the south of the Alentejo there are more than a dozen producers who provide these programs. From Torre de Palma Wine Hotel / Adega Mayor / João Portugal Ramos / Adega do Monte Branco / Adega José de Sousa / Esporão / Casa Relvas / Herdade de Coelheiros / Herdade do Sobroso / Ribafreixo / Quinta do Quetzal / Casa de Santa Vitória / Herdade Malhadinha Nova and Herdade dos Grous. More

2019-08-28 Wines of Alentejo with Full Circle in Chicago More

2019-09-09 WASP wins European Rural Innovation Contest 2019 The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) has just been awarded its Sustainability Program with the title of European Ambassador of Rural Innovation of 2019 by LIAISON. The project, European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability launched in 2012 by the European Commission, promotes the best European innovation projects in agriculture, forestry in rural areas. The contest received over 200 entries from 13 countries. They considered, by the innovative and inspiring character of WASP, one of the best examples of “working together” for innovation across Europe. The awards ceremony will take place in Brussels on 3 December. “In Portugal, CVRA was a pioneer in the development and implementation of a sustainability program, of voluntary adherence, able to look at the problem in an integrated way and to respond to different motivations. Launched in 2014, WASP followed a practice already established in several world wine regions, having gained importance in markets where Alentejo wines gain position, "says João Luís Barroso, manager of WASP. “Seeing our work and efforts recognized within a highly competitive market is always a source of pride. As a winning project, we hope to be an example at national and international level and that we can take our initiative further ”, adds João Barroso. WASP is a pioneering initiative in Portugal, voluntary membership, led by the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) and aimed at grape and wine producers in the Alentejo Wine Region. Given the total dependence on natural resources, the objective of WASP it is about protecting and valuing these natural assets through sustainable practices in vineyards and wineries, reducing costs and waste, protecting the environment and improving the well-being of society in general. CVRA has often been recognized for its work in incorporating a truly innovative sustainability strategy in the region. The Program currently has 339 382 members, corresponding to an area of 8266 hectares. More

2019-10-18 Amphora Wine Day 2019 at Herdade do Rocim More

2019-09-13 Coisas de Vinho [End of the Harvest] - 26 September More

2019-09-20 Alentejo Wine Rout celebrates World Tourism Day with free wine tastings More

2019-09-30 Wines of Alentejo celebrate the harvest with Golden Hour at Alqueva More

2019-10-01 Alentejo wine tourism promotional film nominated for international awards More

2019-10-07 Wine and Vine Party - Borba 2019 More

2019-10-07 VINIPAX highlights the Wines of Alentejo More

2019-10-13 Coisas de Vinho [Wine in the Kitchen] - 31 October More

2019-10-14 Wines of Alentejo in Köln More

2019-10-30 Practical Course Wine Longevity and Aging Markers, between Yin and Yang More

2019-11-04 Wine month starts in Vidigueira More

2019-11-08 "Alentejo Enotourism" - 1st Wine Tourism Prize at the 10th Amorgos Tourism Film Festival More

2019-11-12 Alentejo in the top 6 Best Wine Regions to Visit in 2020 for Condé Nast Traveler More

2019-11-13 Coisas de Vinho [New Talha Wine and Game on the Table] - 28 November More

2019-11-14 Wines of Alentejo will plant 1200 trees to reforest burnt area More

2019-11-22 Wines of Alentejo benefit from EU-China agreement More

2019-12-09 Alentejo leads in wines More

2019-12-20 CVR Alentejana wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! More

2020-01-10 Alentejo Wine Route will have new "house" in the historic center of Évora More

2020-01-17 Wines of Alentejo increased 3.8% in sales in 2019 Red wine sales increased 1.8% and accounted for over 90.5 million bottles; white wine rose 10.9% to 24.7 million bottles and rosé rose 16.1% to 2.2 million bottles. According to data from the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA), the Alentejo region has placed on the market a volume corresponding to 117.4 million bottles of DOC Alentejo and Regional Alentejo certified wine, an increase of 3.8% over 2018. The total volume was 88.2 million liters, including red, white and rosé wine. Sales included 70% of the 2018 harvest, 21% of the 2017 harvest, 5% of the 2016 harvest and 4% of previous harvests, with February, April and May having the largest trading activity with average quantities of 12.5. millions of bottles a month. Sales of white and rosé wine in 2019 were the highest in the last five years and represented 21% and 2% of the total respectively, amounting to 24.7 million bottles in whites and 2.2 million bottles in rosés . Red wines, which were 77% of the total, reached 90.5 million bottles, 7 million less than the five-year average between 2014-2018. Regional Alentejo wine accounted for 78% of sales and DOC Alentejo 22%, with DOC registering the most significant growth in wines originating in the Portalegre (+ 38%) and Granja-Amareleja (+ 17%) subregions. To Francisco Mateus, president of CVRA, “these results reveal that the region is dynamic and that the productions each year influence the commercial potential of the producers, since the 2018 vintage had more production which allowed more sales in 2019, a situation that had not happened in the previous three years. ” Regarding the growth of white and rosé wines, the president of CVRA says that “it is evidence that Alentejo is asserting itself in these categories and able to captivate consumers, a trend that we have observed for some years with the importance of whites and rosés increasing year after year since 2014 ”. Regarding the lower volume of red wines, compared to the 2014-2018 average, Francisco Mateus explains “seeing in this decrease a combination of prices in the national market, as the average price of Alentejo wine is valued above the national average and also some caution producers in the management of red wine stocks ”. More

2020-01-20 How the Alentejo wine industry wants to change the national paradigm With little fuss, the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP) was launched in 2015. This voluntary membership initiative is promoted by the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA) and is aimed at grape and wine producers in the Alentejo region. The WASP content was developed by a working group that involved producers from Alentejo, University of Évora, and the Technical Association of Viticulturists from Alentejo, including a consultation phase with CVRA members for suggestions and comments on the content. The main pillars of this Program are related to the reduction of costs and the increase of the economic viability of producers, based on the incentive of proactivity in relation to the increase of environmental pressures, responding equally to social concerns. Thus, no improvements are suggested that could jeopardize the economic viability of the business. In reality, we are not talking about costs but about investments, as a general rule for optimizing processes, increasing efficiencies, and consequently reducing costs and direct savings at the economic level. Of course, being the environment, the base on which the wine-growing activity is based, it has an important role in any sustainability strategy, being perhaps its most visible and mediatic part. WASP works at the level of eco-efficiency and cleaner production, promoting best practices in terms of good water and energy management, always in line with the premises of reduction, reuse and recycling (premises that extend far beyond the mere management of waste). In the countryside, good soil management is promoted, the reduction in the use of phytopharmaceuticals, the use of auxiliary organisms, the preservation of ecosystems and biodiversity, the conservation and restoration of water lines, the use of integrated production methods and biological. At the winery, energy efficiency and the rational use of water are a priority, but also the reduction of waste produced. The dematerialization of processes is promoted, as well as the use of greener products, such as corks, barrels and other materials from certified forests. The training of employees is encouraged so that they also realize that the companies' efforts for sustainability go far beyond the vineyard or the winery, accompanying them when they return to their families. And here we start talking about the social component of WASP. Continuous training works, as well as issues related to hygiene and safety, the involvement of the whole team in strategic decisions at the operational level, the synergies between wineries and surrounding communities, and the leading role that this agroindustry has in the regional socio-economy . Currently, WASP has 383 members, with prospects for continued growth in the coming years. In terms of planted vineyard area, these members (out of 1800 winegrowers and 280 wineries) represent approximately 47% of the vineyard area registered with CVRA, meaning that the main players are in our ranks. As indicated above, WASP, through the suggestion of good practices, has, among others, contributed to a reduction of up to 30% in energy consumption in several producers, or reductions of 20% in water consumption. We are increasing recycling rates and promoting a circular economy with 38% of our members converting organic waste into compost for application as a fertilizer in the field. 43% of our members have already implemented irrigation management plans, which allows them to use water much more efficiently, and 62% monitor water consumption. Even at the level of employees, 33% of our members created a group dedicated to the implementation of more sustainable practices in their companies. In relation to the ratio of liter of water, liter of wine, we have producers who have already reached impressive savings values, standing at 1.2l of water per 1l of wine, while others, when they started their involvement with WASP, were at approximately 14l, and today 4 years later, they have already managed to reduce it to 5l per 1l of wine. In the near future, WASP wants to continue to grow in number of members, with a third-party certification from WASP, to arrive as early as 2020, and the scheduled release later this year, of electronic tools for members to determine footprints. water and carbon dioxide, measuring the impact of the implemented practices. More

2020-01-22 Coisas de Vinho - [Flavors of Wine - The new views of Science] More

2020-02-05 Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program voted Best of the Year More

2020-01-31 Who will be "The Best Wines of Alentejo Sommelier in Brazil" 2019? On February 14th, at the Mar d' Ar Muralhas Hotel in Évora, we will get to know "The Best Wines of AlentejoSommelier in Brazil", in which is the 7th edition of the contest that annually elects the new ambassador of the Wines of Alentejo in Brazil. This year there are 8 competitors in the fight to occupy this place, which last year was conquered by Jean Stelmach, from Zahil Wines. The 8 Brazilian finalists will arrive in Portugal on February 10th and will have the opportunity to take a real tour of the Alentejo, with exclusive tasting by the region, training sessions, wine tastings and, finally, a written, oral and practical test, where all the knowledge acquired will be put to the test. During this week, these specialists will contact some of the main Alentejo producers in order to experience the true Alentejo spirit and learn from the region's leading experts the secrets of Alentejo wine. After this training period, the jury will decide which of the 8 competitors brings together the best capacities to represent Alentejo Wines in Brazil. This year the jury will be composed by Francisco Mateus, president of the CVR Alentejana, Alexandre Lalas, Brazilian journalist and wine critic and the sommelier Rodolfo Tristão. For Francisco Mateus, President of the CVRA "this is an initiative that puts competitors in direct contact with Alentejo wines, with its history and with all the characteristics that make them unique. It is an opportunity that they have to exchange experiences with the professionals of the region and that translates into an unequaled experience. For us, this is a very important competition because this person will be our ambassador in Brazil, the person who will represent us and who will intensify the notoriety and positioning of our brand in the Brazilian market. " This is an annual contest that the Wines of Alentejo promoted for the first time in 2014. It is an initiative that makes the relationship between the Alentejo and Brazil even closer. Having been the country where the Alentejo Wines most exported in 2019, it is important to have professionals who know the specificities and characteristics of them. More

2020-02-13 Wines of Alentejo double exports to Brazil in last four years Wines of Alentejo's exports to Brazil, which occupies the "very first place" in foreign markets for the region, "doubled in value" between 2016 and 2019, revealed today the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA). "In the last four years, from 2016 to 2019, we have doubled exports in value to Brazil", as well as "we sell a little more in volume", revealed today Maria Amélia Vaz da Silva, from CVRA. Referring to the most recent data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE), the same person in charge, who is in charge of the Brazilian market at CVRA, indicated that, last year, Alentejo sold "around 12.5 million euros euros "of wine for that country. "Brazil occupies the very first place in the exports of Alentejo wines and, in 2019, was responsible for a little more than 20% of the total value" of the wines that the region sold abroad, he said. In terms of volume, in which Brazil "also occupies the first place" in the 'ranking' of exports, last year "2.6 million liters" of wine from the region left for Brazilian territory, he said. "It is a considerable amount, it is a good percentage of our exports in terms of volume, around 15%", he said, stressing that these volume sales in Brazil, last year, represent "almost double" those registered in the country that came in 2nd place, Poland. For Maria Amélia Vaz da Silva, the evolution of wine exports from the region to Brazil, in the last four years, means that the Alentejo is "selling a little more in volume, but above all selling much better". "Producers are gaining confidence, exports are being consolidated and even on the part of the consumer there is today greater knowledge in relation to Portuguese wines, which also allows prices to rise a little", because before they were "low in comparison with those of countries like France or Spain ", and" this is what has been happening ", he argued. In Brazil, "there is a job that has been done by producers and importers and there is a taste of the Brazilian people for Alentejo Wines", not least because "gastronomy ends up being similar in most states", which constitutes " added value for consumption "of this product from this Portuguese region, he said. This Friday, in Évora, after a written test and another practice, the winner of the contest "The Best Wines of Alentejo Sommelier in Brazil" will be elected, promoted annually by CVRA. Throughout this week, the eight Brazilian sommeliers finalists in this initiative, which will be in its 7th edition, have been in the region to participate in training sessions, visits and wine tastings in different estates and wineries and contacts with producers and winemakers. . "The Brazilian market remains a priority for us, especially in terms of exports, and, therefore, this initiative allows us to have the best ambassadors for Alentejo wines in a large country such as Brazil", stressed the president of CVRA , Francisco Mateus. Wines of Alentejo's exports continue to more than 75 countries. In terms of value, the first five countries are Brazil, Switzerland, Angola, the United States and Poland. In volume, behind Brazil, Poland, the United States, Angola and France appear, revealed Maria Amélia Vaz da Silva. More

2020-01-27 Baja TT Alentejo Harvest 2020: Everything set for the start of the race Less than two weeks away from the Baja TT Alentejo Harvest to be held on February 7, 8 and 9, in Lowere Alentejo and which will be organized by the Karting and Motorsport Promotion Club, the event already has more of 150 drivers registered in the various categories, with particular emphasis on cars that account for more than 50 competitors. At a time when there are only eight days until the closing of registration, which closes on January 31st, the organizers already have everything ready for the opening race of the 2020 season, which will also be the inauguration of the championships all-o- ground. For the Portuguese Federation of Automobilism and Karting, this will be the first race of the year for the Portugal All-Terrain Championship AM | 48, while for the Portuguese Motorcycle Federation the Portuguese Cup will be held. The president of CPKA, Humberto Silva, believes that it will be a test of great competitive and innovative level: “We were able to meet all the conditions to carry out this race in Beja. We are certain that we have put together a competent race to the taste of everyone who is registered for the race and we are very satisfied with all the collaboration that SAR is giving us… and we hope, above all, that it will be a good sporting and promotional show for the councils from Beja, Mértola, Castro Verde and Aljustrel, as well as from the all-terrain. However, we have a novelty, since the Prologue will be broadcast live via live streaming on Saturday morning, February 8th. And so, everyone is now invited to attend this great event, whether on the ground or even at home ... ”, revealed the organizer of Baja TT Alentejo Harvest . In addition to the sports component, Baja TT Alentejo Harvest will also have a solidarity aspect. Thus, on the 7th, 8th and 9th of February, CPKA will raise and promote among teams, pilots, sponsors, official entities and the general public, that food items be purchased to be donated directly to “Caritas de Beja, which dedicates daily to feed about 250 most needy people in the municipality of Beja ”. More

2020-02-14 Climate Change - Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program More

2020-02-10 Coisas de Vinho - [Talha, Arte e Ciência] More

2020-02-14 Gustavo Giacchero is the new Wines of Alentejo Ambassador in Brazil! Gustavo Giacchero, is the new Wines of Alentejo ambassador in Brazil, a title received when he won, representing Belo Horizonte, the Contest "The Best Wines of Alentejo Sommelier in Brazil 2020" - an initiative of the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA). The annual competition, which had its first edition in 2014, aims to bring the relationship between Alentejo and Brazil even closer, a country to which Wines of Alentejo exported the most in 2019. The Belo Horizonte specialist surpassed seven other finalists in the last contest phase just concluded this month in the city of Évora. This 7th edition, which had its final held at the Mar D’Ar Muralhas hotel, brought together specialists from all over Brazil. This year, the jury included Francisco Mateus, president of CVRA; Alexandre Lalas, journalist and Brazilian wine critic; and Rodolfo Tristão, director of wine for the José Avillez group. The tasting included a written test on the Alentejo region and its wines and a practical simulation exam of Alentejo wine service in a restaurant context. According to Maria Amélia Vaz da Silva, from CVRA's Marketing department, "the objective is to provide sommeliers in Brazil with the experience of the Alentejo wine identity, within our strategy of reinforcing the presence of Alentejo wines in the Brazilian market". The seventh edition of "The Best Wines of Alentejo Sommelier in Brazil - 2020" involved more than 120 sommeliers from all over the country, who participated in the regional qualifiers held in the cities of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Vitória and Florianópolis. At each stage, key concepts from the Alentejo wine region were presented, such as its history, terroir and wine profile. In the qualifiers by city, made up of workshops, the participants had access to a series of information about wines and the Alentejo region, in addition to testing their knowledge in a theoretical test. With that, two best sommeliers from each city were selected for the second phase. In Portugal, the eight finalists had the opportunity to get to know the Alentejo, taking a closer look at the reality of Alentejo wines, their variety of grape varieties and the different terroirs. For a week, Brazilians exchanged experiences with local producers and winemakers to deepen their knowledge of the region's wines. The final was played by Renato Vinhal, Gustavo Giacchero, Carolina Correa, Ettore Amendola, Caliandra Belniowski, Robson Venâncio, Mario Filaretti and Vinícius Mezadri. The big winner, in addition to being appointed ambassador of the Alentejo Wines during the year 2020, received a special trophy from CVRA, symbolized by a crystal decanter engraved with the title "Best Wines of Alentejo Sommelier in Brazil 2020", followed by his name. More

2020-02-14 Alentejo receives 8 distinctions at the 2020 Grandes Escolhas Awards More

2020-02-17 Annual "Wines of Alentejo in Lisbon" Event - April 2020 More

2020-02-22 Alentejo reds dominate Top 10 of Portuguese wines More

2020-03-03 Alentejo opens unique wine tourism space in Portugal The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) presented today, in Évora, the new space of the Alentejo Wine Route, with a multimedia and interactive concept, and the aim of increasing wine tourism in the region. In this space, tourists are invited to travel through the history of wine in the region, the ancestral tradition of Amphora wine, the soils and grape varieties, the sustainability of the region and the various wine tourisms that make up the Alentejo Wine Route. For Francisco Mateus, president of CVRA, “the launch of this new space conveys CVRA's vision and ambition for the coming years, with the aim of making Alentejo a world reference in the area of wine tourism.” CVRA already used a space in Évora, operating since 1997, which is more targeted at wine tasting and where it received 7,000 tourists a year, aiming for this new space to grow by 2022 to reach the number of 50,000 tourists a year, and to capture greater recognition by the tourism industry. Francisco Mateus adds that “since 2014 the Alentejo has received 9 successive distinctions as a wine tourism destination, where the most recent, in November 2019, was from Condé Nast Traveler, the North American magazine for luxury travel and“ life style ”published by Condé Nast, based in New York, which considered Alentejo to be one of the six “Best Wine Regions to Visit in 2020”, so CVRA sees the investment made as the right step to grow in wine tourism, making the region's unique character known of wines. ” The project started in 2017, involving an investment of 750 thousand euros, which had the support of Turismo de Portugal in the scope of the Support Line for the Tourist Enhancement of the Interior, in the amount of 320 thousand euros, with CVRA having held a tender to present proposals for creating experiences and wines in Alentejo, where Llorente y Cuenca Portugal, based in Lisbon, was selected to develop, monitor and implement the creative and content aspects. For the architectural design and renovation works for the building, CVRA opted for Alentejo companies, which Francisco Mateus, president of CVRA explains “is due to the guidance that the Commission took on, whenever possible and provided that the appropriate technical skills are evidenced, privilege local suppliers, for reasons related to our commitment to sustainability and environmental quality ”, having chosen the companies Arquitecturar and Yábura, both based in Évora. The new space of the Alentejo Wine Route is located at Rua 5 de Outubro, nº 88, on the route from Praça do Giraldo to the Cathedral of Évora and the Roman Temple. More

2020-03-09 Closing Tasting Room of the Alentejo Wine Route - COVID 19 More

2020-03-13 Wines of Alentejo in Lisbon postponed to the end of September 2020 More

2020-03-13 CVRA measures - Coronavirus - COVID 19 More

2020-04-01 Wines of Alentejo create platform to help producer's online sales More

2020-04-14 Wines of Alentejo launch challenge to help the consumption of national products More

2020-05-14 Wines of Alentejo create online agenda with the best lives on Instagram and Facebook More

2020-06-01 «Best Wines of Alentejo 2020» Contest The Oenophile Brotherhood of Alentejo will organize next Thursday, June 5th, in the new facilities of the Rota dos Vinhos do Alentejo, in Évora, a new space with a multimedia and interactive concept, with the aim of increasing wine tourism in the region. In this space tourists are invited to travel through the history of wine in the region, the ancestral tradition of Talha wine, the soils and grape varieties, the sustainability of the region and the various wine tourism that make up the Alentejo Wine Route. This is the 8th edition of this competition, which aims to reward not only the quality of the wine produced in the Alentejo that reaches levels of excellence, but also to introduce consumers to a new generation of winemakers and producers, increasingly better prepared, focused quality and innovation. The Tasting Juries will be made up of 'Experienced Wine Tasters', namely, Tastors from the Portuguese Winemaking Association, from the Portuguese Sommelier Association, from the University of Évora, from the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA), from the Food Security Authority and Economics, the Oenophile Brotherhood of Alentejo, oenologists and journalists. The Competition of the previous year presented some innovations in the regulation, to reinforce the notoriety of wines with higher scores and highlighted by the Jury and consequent distinction and valorization of the prizes awarded. The head-judge of the Oenophile Brotherhood of Alentejo commented, “the awarded wines presented high quality, with a differentiated profile, very balanced in aroma and flavor, with structure, elegance and great longevity. Wines that allow diversity and choice for the most enlightened and demanding consumer, whether for immediate consumption or to wait patiently for the perfect moment for their consumption. The quality highlighted by the Tasting Jury, praises the real effort that has been made over time by all the players in the sector, especially the Wine Producers, who continue to deserve the credibility and recognition of the markets, both nationally and internationally. International". The winners will be announced soon. More

2020-06-05 World Environment Day - CVRA Annual Performance More

2020-06-08 New facilities of the Alentejo Wine Route with Clean & Safe seal More

2020-07-09 84% of Portuguese people buy and consume wine. Alentejo region leads More

2020-07-10 Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program at the next Climate Talk by The Porto Protocol More

2020-07-16 VIII Best Wines of Alentejo Competition highlights quality of the wines presented The VIII Best Alentejo Wines Competition took place at the new premises of the Rota dos Vinhos do Alentejo, where 132 wines from the region were present, of which 39 white wines, 8 rosé wines and 85 red wines. Due to the Contest regulation, only 20% of the total wines can be awarded, so the best 27 wines were presented. The highlight goes to the Gold Medal in White Wines awarded to Monte da Capela - Reserva 2018, produced by Casa Clara, while the Gold Medal in Red Wines was awarded to Graniper's Poliphonia Signature 2015, while the Gold Medal in the Wines category Rosé distinguished Comenda Grande 2019, produced by Monte da Comenda Agroturismo. In addition to the gold, silver and bronze medals, the Honorable Mentions for 5 white and 14 red wines are also highlighted. “The contest wines from different producers in the Alentejo, all classified with a Geographical Indication and / or Denomination of Origin, made possible a high quality tasting, very interesting and diverse in organoleptic profile. In addition to all this, the fact that the contest took place this year in the new premises of the Rota dos Vinhos do Alentejo, complying with all safety standards, turned out to be even more special. Alentejo Wines have once again shown their quality as a product and the quality of everyone involved in their production, which is why they deserve total trust from consumers and companies that producers deal with daily, ”says Escanção Mor da Confraria - Óscar Gato. The jury was composed of 15 elements, winemakers António Ventura, Bernardo Cabral, Carlos Ramos, Francisco Pimenta, Joana Roque Vale, Luís Duarte, Nelson Rolo, Paulo Laureano, Pedro Baptista, Rui Veladas and Rui Reguinga, also José Santanita as representative of Portuguese Sommelier Association, journalist João Paulo Martins, Maria João Cabrita representing the University of Évora and Confrade Enófilo, Francisco Mata. In a time of pandemic, the contest complied with all the safety rules for detachment and individual protection of all staff involved in the event. Medal Wines WHITE WINES Gold Medal | Monte da Capela – Reserva 2018 | Casa Clara Silver Medal | Cortes de Cima 2018 | Cortes de Cima Bronze Medal | Tiago Cabaço – Encruzado 2018 | Tiago Mateus Cabaço e Cabaço ROSÉ WINES Gold Medal | Comenda Grande 2019 | Monte da Comenda Agroturismo Silver Medal | Valcatrina 2019 | Casa Santos Lima RED WINES Gold Medal | Poliphonia Signature 2015 | Granacer Silver Medal | Herdade Grande – Grande Reserva 2015 | António Baião Lança Bronze Medal | Quid Pro Quo 2017 | Casa Santos Lima Honorable Mention Wines WHITE WINES Adega Mayor – Reserva do Comendador 2018 | Adega Mayor Freixo Reserva 2018 | Herdade do Freixo Montes Claros 2019 | Adega Cooperativa de Borba Poliphonia Reserva 2017 | Granacer Régia Colheita 2018 | CARMIM RED WINES Adega de Borba – Grande Reserva 2013 | Adega Cooperativa de Borba Blog by Tiago Cabaço 2017 | Tiago Mateus Cabaço e Cabaço Comenda Grande – Alicante Bouschet + Syrah 2016 | Monte da Comenda Agroturismo Herdade de Ceuta 2018 | Elite Vinhos Herdade Paço do Conde Winemakers Selection 2016 | Soc. Agr. Encostas do Guadiana Malhadinha 2017 | Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Margaça – Reserva 2018 | Soc. Agrícola de Pias Monsaraz – Reserva 2017 | CARMIM Plansel Selecta – Touriga Nacional 2017 | Quinta Plansel Quintas de Borba 2017 | Adega Cooperativa de Borba Reguengos Garrafeira de Sócios 2014 | CARMIM Santa Vitória – Grande Reserva 2016 | Casa Santa Vitória Vinha da Ira 2017 | Henrique Uva Vidigueira – Reserva 2015 | Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira, Cuba e Alvito More

2020-08-07 Wines of Alentejo have a new media partner More

2020-08-05 Wine production in Alentejo is expected to grow 5% this year More

2020-08-06 2020 harvest with contingency plan More

2020-08-07 Producers can now ask for sustainable production certification More

2020-08-20 Wines of Alentejo present sustainable production program to the American market More

2020-08-27 Harvesting begins. Alentejo is the only portuguese wine region that escapes production losses More

2020-09-01 Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program distinguished by the Green Project Awards The Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP) has just been distinguished by the Green Project Awards, an initiative of the Portuguese Environment Agency, GCI (Public Engagement consultant) and QUERCUS - National Association for Nature Conservation, which awards development projects sustainable development in Portugal. For Francisco Mateus, president of the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA), responsible for WASP, “the honorable mention received reinforces the relevance of this initiative, which is truly revolutionary in terms of the sustainability of the Portuguese wine sector and which this year marks its 5th. Anniversary, already counting on the adhesion by the producers, who correspond to more than 40% of the vineyard area of Alentejo. ” Reducing costs, increasing the economic viability of producers, promoting best practices in terms of good water and energy management, in line with the premises of reduction, reuse and recycling, as well as encouraging the continuous training of employees to that these too are agents of change with their families and communities, are some of the reasons that justify the WASP distinction, in the category of Agriculture and Forest, of the Green Project Awards. “WASP was created with the objective of bringing sustainable production as a whole, to wine production in the Alentejo region and Portugal, by working in a transversal and integrated way, economic activity, the work and social fabric, and the environmental environment . More than ecological benefits, we bring to wine production a concerted vision, which aims that the smallest and largest producers can, for many years, continue to produce wines of excellent quality without jeopardizing natural resources, their economic viability and also influencing the change in habits of each of the employees and their families ”, explains João Barroso, WASP coordinator. With this distinction, the WASP has already won seven awards, of which the European Award for Business Promotion stands out, an initiative of the European Commission and coordinated, in Portugal, by IAPMEI, the receipt of the title of European Ambassador for Rural Innovation by the project LIAISON, a European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability, also launched by the European Commission, or the “Initiative of the Year 2019”, by the Grandes Escolhas Awards, organized by the magazine with the same name. The Green Project Awards evaluate the impact in terms of environmental, economic and social sustainability, the impact on the behavior of citizens, the application of innovative and eco-efficient practices, the cost-benefit ratio and the reproducibility of each project submitted to evaluation. This was the 11th edition of the awards that have the support of entities such as Compete 2020, Portugal 2020 and the European Union. More

2020-09-15 Alentejo welcomes agreement between China and the European Union that protects the region's wine More

2020-09-28 2020 harvest can produce 104 million liters of wine in the Alentejo More

2020-10-06 Wines of Alentejo present their Sustainability Program in Brazil More

2020-09-12 Wines of Alentejo sold 1.2 million liters to the United States More

2020-10-29 Alentejo closes event “Duets: Wines an Delicassis from Alentejo ” and draws two stays in the region More

2020-10-12 Wines of Alentejo toast in online event with showcooking of regional delicassis “Duets: Wines and Delicassis from Alentejo” is presented by José Pedro Vasconcelos and will award lovers of the region with a raffle for overnight stays and wine tastings. The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) has just announced the “Duets: Wines and Delicassis from Alentejo”, a totally online event that promises to bring the flavors of Alentejo to the home of all Portuguese, on the 15th, 22nd and 29th of October. During three showcookings, presented by José Pedro Vasconcelos, Wines of Alentejo will be combined with typical dishes made by some of the renowned chefs, namely Jorge Peças, José Vintém and Fernando Correia. In the initiative, broadcasted live on the Instagram page “Vinhos do Alentejo”, the hosts - Francisco Mateus, president of CVRA; João Barroso, coordinator of the Alentejo Wines Sustainability Program (PSVA); and Pedro Verdial, responsible for the management of CVRA's social media -, will put on the table themes such as sustainability, wine-growing potential or wine tourism in the region. CVRA will also raffle two stays in hotels and local accommodations in Alentejo. The first, which will be announced on October 15th, includes the offer of two nights for two people at Casa do Escritor, a wine tasting at Herdade do Freixo and a meal at Café Alentejo. The second drawing, which will be announced on October 22, includes the stay of eight people, for two nights, at the Noble House, a wine tasting at the Honrado Vineyards and a meal at the Dona Laura restaurant. Both offers also include a second wine tasting from six different brands, in the renovated space of the Rota dos Vinhos do Alentejo. “This unique event is the materialization of the enormous capacity for reinvention and resilience that characterize the people of Alentejo. This is an event of wines, restaurants, tourism, it will be an initiative of regional scope, since only all together can we make a difference and sell the best we have to offer: Alentejo! ”, Says Francisco Mateus, president of CVRA. "With this initiative, the event seeks to help local members to come together in a time of pandemic and uncertainty. We believe that the draw can make known an Alentejo that “is right next door and has a huge potential to be visited”, concludes Francisco Mateus. EVENT PROGRAM “DUETS: WINES AND DELICASSIS FROM ALENTEJO” October 15, at 12:30 pm | João Barroso (coordinator of the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program) and chef Jorge Peças, from Convento do Espinheiro, talk about WASP. October 22, at 12:30 pm | Francisco Mateus (president of CVRA) and chef José Vintém talk about the wine potential of the Alentejo region. October 29, at 18h15 | Pedro Verdial (responsible for tCVRA's social media) and the conventual pastry chef, Fernando Correia, discuss the new space of the Alentejo Wine Route, as well as wine tourism in the region. More

2020-10-21 Chef José Vintém showcooks ideal menu to pair with Wines of Alentejo More

2020-10-15 “Duets: Wines and Delicassis from Alentejo” kicks off this Thursday The event “Duets: Wines and Delicassis from Alentejo” kicks off this Thursday, October 15th, at 12:30 pm, with the first of three showcookings to be held from the Instagram of “Vinhos do Alentejo”. Chef Jorge Peças will be chatting with João Barroso, coordinator of the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP), while making the best flavors to marry the region's typical wines. The initiative, presented by José Pedro Vasconcelos and authored by the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA), begins with the preparation of a dish made with local and seasonal foods by chef Jorge Peças, known for the gastronomic experiences he provides to all visiting the emblematic Convento do Espinheiro, in Évora. The typical Alentejo dish will be accompanied by a wine from Herdade dos Grous. During the preparation of the menu, issues such as the importance of environmental, economic and social sustainability in the Portuguese wine sector, the actions implemented under the PSVA initiative or its impacts on the notoriety of Alentejo wines will also be on the table. During the live broadcast, a raffle for two nights for two people at Casa do Escritor will also be announced, with a wine tasting at Herdade do Freixo, a meal at Café Alentejo and a second wine tasting. of six distinct brands, on the Alentejo Wine Route. The event seeks, with this initiative, to help local members to come together in a time of pandemic and uncertainty. CVRA believes that the draw can make known an Alentejo that “is right next door and has enormous potential to be visited”, concludes Francisco Mateus. EVENT PROGRAM “DUETOS: WINES AND DELICASSIS FROM ALENTEJO” October 15, at 12:30 pm | João Barroso (coordinator of the Alentejo Wines Sustainability Program) and chef Jorge Peças, from Convento do Espinheiro talk about the Alentejo Wines Sustainability Program. October 22, at 12:30 pm | Francisco Mateus (president of CVRA) and chef José Vintém talk about the wine potential of the Alentejo region. October 29, at 12:30 pm | Pedro Verdial (responsible for the management of CVRA's social networks) and the conventual pastry chef, Fernando Correia, discuss the new space of the Alentejo Wine Route, as well as wine tourism in the region. More

2020-11-16 Wines of Alentejo create digital fair for support producers More

2020-11-19 Special campaign: in this Christmas Eve the wine is offered by Alentejo More

2020-11-25 Alentejo Oenophile Fraternity promotes an online commented tasting More

2020-12-09 Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program receives international distinction The Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP) was, this Monday, December 7th, awarded in the 11th edition of “The Drinks Business Green Awards”, prestigious international awards that distinguish the leadership of organizations or companies in the world of wine and spirits with regard to good environmental and sustainability practices. “It is with great satisfaction that we announce one more distinction from WASP. This award fills us with pride due to the quality of the competition and its global character. It also reinforces our message that sustainability is not a fashion, but the new paradigm of the 21st century. In Alentejo we have the perfect notion that in order for us to continue producing wines of excellent quality, we have a responsibility to increase the capacity for regeneration and resilience of natural resources ”, stresses João Barroso, WASP coordinator. WASP, which marked its 5th anniversary this year, is the responsibility of the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission and was created with the aim of bringing sustainable production, as a whole, to the region's wine production, by working across and economic activity, the labor and social fabric and the environmental environment are integrated. It was in the “The Amorim Sustainability Award” category for an association that PSVA was distinguished, competing with the “International Wineries for Climate Change” project and also with the “Wines of Great Britain”. With this new distinction, WASP ends the year 2020 with a flourish, already counting eight awards, among which stand out the European Business Promotion Awards, an initiative of the European Commission and coordinated, in Portugal, by IAPMEI, the receipt of the title of European Ambassador for Rural Innovation by the LIAISON project, a European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability launched by the European Commission, or the “2019 Initiative of the Year”, by the Grandes Escolhas Awards, organized by the magazine with the same name. The "The Drinks Business Green Awards" distinguish organizations and companies in the world wine sector that have been leading practices and programs in the area of sustainability and good environmental performance. This year the awards ceremony was held online and can be found here. More

2020-12-17 Wines of Alentejo award first sustainable production label to Herdade dos Grous After obtaining unprecedented certification in the portuguese wine sector, Herdade dos Grous is the first producer with sustainable production certification, through the Seal launched in August that is part of the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program. The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) has just announced the awarding, this Thursday, December 17th, of the sustainable production stamp to Herdade dos Grous, which thus becomes the first wine producer in Portugal to obtain unprecedented certification. “Today we are starting a new era in the national wine sector. The attribution of this seal is a historic step for the Alentejo and for the country, not only because we contribute to the recognition that it is possible to be sustainable as a whole, but also because it projects the image of our wines in the strategic international markets that they value, and very , good sustainability practices. It is important to emphasize that finding this label in a bottle of Alentejo Wines is the right guarantee for sustainable production ”, explains João Barroso, coordinator of the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP). The certification of sustainable production is awarded by four Certification entities (Bureau Veritas, Certis, Kiwa Sativa and SGS) who are working in collaboration with CVRA for the certification of 3rd party WASPmembers. The certification gives the right to the attribution of a stamp, unique in the Portuguese wine sector, having been launched in August. The choice of more resilient grape varieties; the implementation of agricultural practices that enhance soil protection and the promotion of biodiversity; the efficient use of energy and water; the use of renewable energies, and more sustainable materials in the packaging of products; as well as the social responsibility initiatives that involve not only employees, but also the local community, were fundamental aspects for the attribution of the sustainable certification seal to Herdade dos Grous. The Certification Entities also evaluated some of the practices implemented, such as the promotion of the mosaic agricultural landscape, maintaining and increasing biodiversity; the maintenance and reforestation of the forest; the creation of seedlings of permanent biodiverse pastures; the olive grove, the fallow areas; and the promotion of habitat banks for pollinators. “Herdade dos Grous's mission is to produce in a sustainable manner, protecting the environment, promoting the well-being of its employees and benefiting the local community in which it operates. For this reason, the certification proposed by PSVA seemed to us a natural step in the course of our activity ”said Luís Duarte, the manager and oenologist at Herdade dos Grous. He added that “it is with great joy that we see all our dedication and care in sustainable production, the work of the entire team over the years, to be officially recognized!” The certification is part of WASP, a pioneering initiative in the sector in Portugal, which already has 426 associate members, who represent more than 40% of the Alentejo vineyard area, and who consider that environmental policies are favorable, also from the point of view economical, since the implementation of water and light monitoring plans allows a reduction of about 20% and 30% in consumption, with the associated savings. “It is a pride for the Alentejo, but also for Portugal, to have started the certification of sustainable production, which attests to the implementation of good practices in the WASP, economic and social aspects. Herdade dos Grous has shown, since the beginning of the implementation of the PSVA, a dedication and commitment, which we have followed year after year, and has now culminated in certification, being an example of the best that can be done to transform the wine sector and position the Alentejo. as a region of sustainable production. I believe that other regions will join us and can count on our support and experience, as long as the levels of demand and rigor that Alentejo practices and that have already been recognized at international level are maintained. We are on the right path: an entire region with the purpose of continuing to produce wines of excellent quality, respecting the environment and people, with a positive economic impact! ”, Stresses Francisco Mateus, president of CVRA. WASPpromotes good soil management in the field, the use of auxiliary organisms, the preservation of ecosystems, the conservation and restoration of water lines, or the use of integrated production and organic production. At the winery, energy efficiency and the rational use of water are a priority, as well as the reduction of waste production. The recycling and dematerialization of processes, as well as the use of greener products (stoppers, barrels and other materials from certified forests), are also encouraged. In addition to Herdade dos Grous, several producers are currently working to be recognized with the certification of sustainable production. During the year 2021, it is expected that other producers will join Herdade dos Grous in this certification, starting to bear the certification seal. More

2021-02-16 Wines of Alentejo launch campaign to support producers and restaurants in the region The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) has just announced the launch of the initiative “Today it's on me”, a campaign that aims to simultaneously assist wine producers and the region's restaurants. The objective is to promote the consumption of wine, in the context of requests for delivery of meals at home. The participating restaurants will define, every week, the menu for the initiative, selecting a dish from their menu and harmonizing it with a bottle of Alentejo wine from their menu. For each order on this special menu, a second bottle of wine will be offered by a wine producer in the region. In this way, the intention is to change the consumption trends that have been verified, promoting orders for wine on delivery; bridge the drop in wine sales at the national level; to foster the relationship between the restaurant and the wine-growing economic agents; and take the Alentejo home with distinct brands, demonstrating the versatility of the region. Francisco Mateus, president of CVRA, explains that “by offering a different bottle than the one the consumer has chosen, we will be introducing him to new wines and allowing that producer to establish a fruitful contact with a restaurant in which he did not yet sell the wine. your product. It is an initiative that, in the long term, we hope to see result in a greater volume of sales of wines from our region and in a greater liquidity of wine companies ”. The deceleration of more than 50% of wine sales registered in 2020 was motivated, essentially, by the contraction of the activity of the restaurant and tourism, reason why the producers who are dependent on this sector for the flow of their products are in precarious financial situations. . “We are experiencing an exceptional sanitary situation, the fight for which forced the restoration of the restaurant to stop and the consequent drop in wine sales in restaurants. In Alentejo, we believe that together we are stronger and, for this very reason, we created this simple initiative, which we believe will make a difference in the promotion of the excellent wines and restaurants in our region and that will enable us, together, to face this enormous challenge ” , adds Francisco Mateus. The initiative kicks off during next Friday, February 19th, and the producers and associated restaurants can be known on the social media platforms of Vinhos do Alentejo. It is recalled that, under the legislation in force, within the scope of the State of Emergency decree, the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited from 20:00, so all requests made within the scope of this campaign must be prior to this time. More

2021-02-17 Wines of Alentejo Webinar Sessions More

2021-02-15 Alentejo promotes free webinars for wine experts and wine lovers Webinars reinvent face-to-face events and feature specialized speakers in the world of wine. The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) announces that, between February 26th and March 31st, free webinar sessions will take place for all those interested and willing to learn more about the world of wines. The current situation of confinement prevents the presence of face-to-face events, which is why CVRA created the online initiative to allow interested parties to acquire knowledge on the most varied topics, namely, wine tasting, wine tourism, sustainability and the entire wine production process. creation of wines, from the grape to the bottle. More information and registration here. Opening the sessions, on February 26, at 5 pm, the initiative “Tasting like a professional” takes place, which is hosted by Teresa Gomes, sommelier and wineneducator, and Luís Pedro Amorim, director of the CVRA Laboratory. In this session, participants will learn how to taste a wine and how to feel and identify aromas. The second webinar “Wine Tourism: Present and Future”, to be held on March 5, at 3 pm, will include the participation of the Director of the Department of Promotion of Resources, Teresa Ferreira, of the president of APENO (Portuguese Winetourism Association), Maria João Almeida, and the president of the Regional Tourism Promotion Agency of Alentejo, Vítor Silva, who will debate the current panorama of national wine tourism and provide necessary tools for the preparation of the future. This is followed by the webinar “Women around Wine”, which takes place on March 8, at 5 pm, where the speakers Cecília do Carmo, producer at Adega do Montado, Sandra Gonçalves, winemaker at Dona Maria Wines, and Maria Pica, export director at Quinta do Paral, share their experiences in the world of wines first hand. On March 18, at 3 pm, the session “Sustainability: the Future of Wines” will take place, with the presence of João Barroso, coordinator of the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP), Clara Roque do Vale, producer from Casa Clara, Helena Ferreira, director of production and quality at Adega de Borba and Luís Duarte, winemaker at Herdade dos Grous, to discuss the adoption of practices transversal to business sustainability, from the harvest to commercialization. “From Grape to Bottle” is the theme of March 25th, starting at 3 pm, with speakers José Miguel d´Almeida, president of ATEVA, winemaker Paulo Laureano, Maria João Cabrita, professor at the University of Évora, Arlindo Rato, director of the certification department of CVRA and Rita Tavares, Assistant Winemaker at Sovibor. Under discussion will be the entire wine creation process, from the time of grape harvest to the final product, going through the control and certification process. At the end of the initiative, on March 31, the webinar “Wine Market Opportunities in Brazil” will take place, in which participants will be able to explore topics such as the growth of the online wine market. Francisco Mateus, president of CVRA, explains that “this is an event that aims to promote the work of Alentejo wine producers and maintain the dynamism so characteristic of the region. Since we are prevented from holding face-to-face events, it is necessary to reinvent ourselves and choose solutions that allow us to make our region's wines known." More

2021-03-08 Alentejo celebrates International Women's Day with webinar “Women around wine” The Alentejo Regional Vitivinicultural Commission (CVRA) will celebrate International Women's Day, which will take place this Monday, March 8, with the webinar “Women around Wine”. The initiative starts at 17:00 and has the presence of Cecília do Carmo, producer at Adega do Montado, Sandra Gonçalves, oenologist at Dona Maria Wines, and Maria Manuel Pica, export director at Quinta do Paral, who will lead a conversation that intends to inspire other women to succeed in the wine sector. “This is a date to mark for the important role that women play in our society. Taking advantage of the anniversary, CVRA tries to captivate the female audience on the subject of wine, a product that lives a lot of sensations and in which, many times, women are the decision makers on what to buy or choose. Also in the sector, we see more and more women in management positions, which shows the capacities of leadership, decision and strategic planning. I have no doubt in saying that the wine sector is richer due to the presence of a greater number of women. ” advances Francisco Mateus, president of CVRA. The free session will focus on the academic and professional trajectory of these three women who are faces of reference in the production of Alentejo wine and is part of a set of webinars that CVRA has been developing since February 26 and that will culminate in the March 31, placing on the table themes ranging from wine tasting, wine tourism, sustainability and the entire wine creation process, from the grape to the bottle. Up to the closing date of the initiatives, three webinars are still scheduled: “Sustainability: the Future of Wines” (March 18, at 3 pm); “From the Grape to the Bottle” (March 25, at 3 pm); and, finally, “Wine Market Opportunities in Brazil” (March 31). The complete program can be found on the website (www.vinhosdoalentejo.pt) or on social networks of Vinhos do Alentejo The sessions take place through the Zoom platform and are limited to 100 participants. If the number of registrations is exceeded, it will be possible to watch, live, through the YouTube channel of Vinhos do Alentejo. EVENT PROGRAM “VINHOS DO ALENTEJO WEBINAR SESSIONS” 8 March, at 17h00 | “Women around Wine” 18 March, at 3 pm | “Sustainability: Future of Alentejo Wines” March 25th, at 3 pm | “From the Grape to the Bottle” March 31st, time to set | “Wine market opportunities in Brazil”. More

2021-03-22 Digital Conference “Water and Climate Change: The challenges in Viticulture” More

2021-03-25 Quality of seven Wines of Alentejo highlighted by Bloomberg More

2021-03-30 Wines of Alentejo debate challenges and potentialities of the Brazilian market More

2021-04-09 Wines of Alentejo and Water of Portugal sign a protocol to combat climate change Cooperation between the entities comes in response to the growing desertification of the Alentejo, with agriculture being responsible for the use of 75% of the water used in Portugal. The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) has just announced the signing of a two-year protocol with Waters of Portugal (AdP VALOR), which aims to mitigate climate change, promoting the circular economy and fighting desertification in the Alentejo. AQUA VINI, the first project within the scope of cooperation between the two entities, and financed by the Environmental Fund of the Ministry of the Environment, already started in March, at Herdade da Ravasqueira, aims to promote the reuse of water in wine-making activities. The protocol signed between the entities intends to reinforce the actions in the scope of the reuse of wastewater, reuse of sludge from wastewater treatment plants (WWTP); sustainability and circular economy; and innovation projects, being in line with the purpose of the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP), launched in 2015. “It is with great satisfaction that we announce the signing of a protocol with AdP which, we are certain will prove to be extremely beneficial for Alentejo wine producers, in terms of water savings, a very scarce resource in our region, and that we also hope that may result in a revolution in wine production in Portugal, which respects the environment more, promotes the reuse of water and, therefore, adopts a new paradigm, that of the circular economy ”, advances Francisco Mateus, president of CVRA. During the two-year duration of the protocol, it is intended to develop Research & Development (R&D) Projects - in which AQUA VINI is inserted -, through the promotion of applications for financing programs, at national and community level, of projects of research, development and innovation; boost joint participation in co-financed projects; streamline awareness-raising activities, workshops and conferences; and to promote initiatives that foster the circular economy in Alentejo. AQUA VINI is a pioneering project that will make it possible to study "the reuse of water in irrigation activities, the effects of this application on the development of irrigated crops and the impact on soil and water resources, as well as on irrigation systems", explains AdP VALUE. “Knowing that agriculture is one of the biggest responsible for the water consumption in Portugal - about 75% of the water at national level is used by this area -, we realize that our responsibility is increased, that we need to act and act today in the development of technologies and projects that guarantee that, in the future, we will have a viticulture that is sustainable throughout the country, enabling a brighter future for people, for business and for the planet ”, concludes João Barroso, WASP coordinator. It should be remembered that Portugal is at risk of water scarcity until 2040, according to the World Resources Institute, with Alentejo being one of the regions with the lowest rate of precipitation and one of the most affected by extreme episodes of heat waves. More

2021-04-30 Alentejo regiona and wine lovers - Alentejo Wine Route reopens with an exclusive offer More

2021-05-27 Amphora Wine: Alentejo Wine Route hosts workshop to explore the region's topliner Producers from the Vidigueira sub-region will be the first to showcase the unique and traditional amphora wine. Next holiday, Thursday, June 3, all roads will lead to Évora. The Alentejo Wine Route (Rua 5 de Outubro, nº 88) will host an exclusive workshop that combines learning about the history, tradition and production process of Talha Wine, with tasting of six different nectars accompanied by snacks typical of the Alentejo region. The initiative, which starts at 10 am and ends at 1 pm, is the responsibility of the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) and will count on the producers of Adega Cooperativa da Vidigueira, Herdade do Rocim, Gerações da Talha and, also, with Professor Arlindo Ruivo, an unavoidable name of this secular tradition, to transmit the best knowledge (and flavors) of this ancestral wine. This first workshop focuses on Vidigueira nectars and opens the hosts to a series of events planned by CVRA to raise awareness and explore all eight wine sub-regions in the Alentejo. The method of vinification of Talha Wine arrived in Alentejo by the hands of the Romans, more than 2 thousand years ago and remains, until today, as part of the culture and DNA of the region. This unrivaled wine is essentially distinguished by the fact that it fermentes in the carving, instead of in vats, which gives it unique characteristics. The exclusive Talha Wine workshop marks the start of the face-to-face activities planned for this year, on the Alentejo Wine Route, and is limited to the presence of a maximum of 12 participants. Interested parties can apply online. “This is the first of many events that we want to hold this year on the Alentejo Wine Route, a space that invites you to truly experience the region. We want to make our wines known, but also the particularities of our territory. We want to receive foreigners, but also to bring Portuguese and Alentejo people closer to our own traditions. We want our tasting space, right in the center of the city of Évora, to be of all producers and everyone who wants to know more about us ”, said Francisco Mateus, president of the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission. The Alentejo Wine Route opened in March 2020, has a sensory experience area and a multimedia room and allows visitors to design the route made up of wineries, restaurants and hotels, within the scope of Alentejo wine tourism, that best suits your trip, as well as knowing the history of Alentejo viticulture, the most common types of soil or grape varieties in the region, the ancestral tradition of Talha wine, sustainable practices, and even savoring the different nectars produced there. More

2021-06-04 Alentejo Wine Route launches workshop specializing in whites and rosés More

2021-06-15 Wines of Alentejo applaud the reinforcement of financial support for the restructuring of the vineyard More

2021-06-18 Annual Environmental Performance 2020 - CVRA More

2021-06-21 Alentejo highlighted in international debate about sustainability in the wine world More

2021-06-28 Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program integrates international initiative of global warming adaptation The “4 pour 1000” initiative focuses on the role of agricultural soils in reducing CO2 in the atmosphere and as a guarantee of food security. The Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program, of the Alentejo Regional WineGrowing Comission, has just announced the adhesion to the international group “4 pour 1000”. The initiative, which brings together private and public entities – from governments and non-profit organizations, to research centers and companies – works in favor of the struggle to adapt to climate change by exploring the role of agricultural soils in capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) present in the atmosphere, as well as as a guarantee of food safety. The “4 pour 1000” group considers that an annual increase in the carbon present in soils would significantly reduce the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere, increased by human activities. This conviction is in line with the work that the WASP has been developing through the promotion of good soil management, with the incentive to implement measures with Alentejo producers, such as greening, composting or the conservation and regeneration of biodiversity. João Barroso, WASP coordinator, states that “integration in this important initiative was a natural step in the direction that the WASP intends to trace, since the values and purpose of the initiative are aligned with everything we stand for, namely that agriculture ( and viticulture in particular) is not part of the problem, but part of the solution to climate change, also ensuring the sharing of even more best practices by and for our members”. “4 pour 1000” was created by the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food and has the support of the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the Federal Department of Agriculture and Food (BLE), as well as the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture. It should be remembered that WASPis a pioneering initiative in Portugal and that, for the promotion of more sustainable practices at an environmental, social and economic level in Alentejo vineyards and wineries, it has already been distinguished with numerous international awards, since the “The Drinks Business Green Awards ”; the European Business Promotion Awards, an initiative of the European Commission and coordinated, in Portugal, by IAPMEI; or the title of European Ambassador for Rural Innovation for the LIAISON project, a European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability also launched by the European Commission. More

2021-07-07 Attention: sustainable production seal of Alentejo wines already in supermarkets It is already possible to find wine bottles on the market bearing the seal of sustainable production, a certification unprecedented in Portugal. With the signature of the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA), this distinction recognizes producers in the region who comply with the 171 requirements established by the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP). The sustainable production seal can, for now, be found on wine bottles from Herdade dos Grous and Herdade de Coelheiros, which now make available to the Portuguese and other strategic markets bottles with the labels updated with the new certification. This distinction will allow consumers to identify producers in Alentejo who comply with good practices in saving resources, promoting biodiversity, using renewable energy, protecting the soil or promoting initiatives that involve the entire community in adopting sustainable behaviors. The certification is a transversal guarantee that the Alentejo rethinks the procedures implemented in the fields and wineries, seeking to promote and implement new practices that are environmentally, socially and economically more sustainable. “This is a historic step for the Portuguese wine sector, which illustrates a marked change in the way of thinking about sustainable production in Portugal. From now on, consumers will be able to easily identify the Alentejo producers who, over the past few years, have followed a path that allowed for changes in practices, continuing to providing excellent wines and always respecting the ecosystem”, guarantees Francisco Mateus, president of CVRA. It should be remembered that the certification is granted by four different certifying bodies, namely Bureau Veritas, Certis, Kiwa Sativa and SGS and that this year it is estimated that more producers will acquire this recognition. WASP, a pioneering initiative under which sustainable production certification was created, already has 448 associated members, representing more than 42% of the Alentejo vineyard area, and are responsible for the production of more than 76 million liters of wine with the Denomination of Origin (DO) and Geographical Indication (GI). More

2021-08-04 Alentejo started harvesting and predicts a production increase of 5 to 10% this year More

2021-08-18 Wines of Alentejo export grows 20% and exceeds €32M in revenue Growth in value accompanied by an increase of 14% in volume and 5% in the average price per liter of exported wine. In the first half of the year, exports of Alentejo wine grew 20% in value, with 32 million euros in revenue generated. INE data, revealed this Wednesday by the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA), also announce about 12 million bottles sold to the foreign market, which translates into more than 9 million liters exported ( +14%) compared to the same period last year. The average price per liter of wine also followed the upward trend, with an increase of 5%, to €3.48 per liter. Export values for the first half of 2021 thus surpass the results achieved by the region in the pre-pandemic period, with the Brazilian (+34% in value and +27% in liters), Swiss (+16% in value and +8% in liters), North American (+7% in value and -0.2% in liters) and the United Kingdom (+123% in value and +85% in liters) boosting the positive results. Asian markets also grew between January and June, with China closing the semester at pre-pandemic levels and an increase in purchases of Alentejo wine compared to 2020 (+15% in value and +13% in litres) and Macau surpassing the total results achieved in the last two years (+227% in value and +192% in liters). If they maintain the growth trend registered so far, in the second half of 2021 the Asian markets may boost improvements in the export results of Alentejo wines. “This growth in the first half of the year is a very positive sign of the values that we can obtain this year, since, usually, the second semesters are stronger in terms of exports. We are confident that 2021 can turn out to be the year with the best results, since there is a record”, anticipates Francisco Mateus, president of CVRA. Francisco Mateus also highlights the fact that the value of exported wine has risen more than the quantity, which results in an appreciation of the average price, stressing that “in the TOP 10 of the 89 markets to which it was exported, all registered an increase in the average price, which demonstrates that the quality of Alentejo wines is recognized by importers and consumers, who are willing to pay more for the region's wines.” Until June, Alentejo Controlled Denomination of Origin (DOC) wine was sold at an average price of €5.04 per liter and Regional Alentejano at €3.06 per liter, contrasting with national averages of €3.02 respectively. and €2.44. The values achieved translate into an increase of 6.4% in the average price per liter of DOC Alentejo and 2.3% in Regional Alentejano, compared to the same period last year. The CVRA president also highlighted “the exceptional reaction of Alentejo producers who are managing to work very well in international markets despite the difficulties imposed by the pandemic that has lasted for a year and a half and which makes it more difficult to monitor the markets and the work of importers and retail.” It should be remembered that, in 2020, in the first semester, the Alentejo exported 8.1 million liters, corresponding to 27 million euros, to foreign markets, at an average price per liter of €3.32. More

2021-08-27 Wine tourism: Alentejo has more than a dozen harvest programs to explore Alentejo wine tourism programs have programs dedicated to the art of wine making that allow visits to wineries, footsteps, picnics or regional lunches. The harvests in the Alentejo Region are already underway at full speed and it was to celebrate the ancestral art of winemaking that producers and wine tourism companies created special programs for everyone who wants to know the region through its wines. With prices starting at 30 euros and durations that vary between a few hours and two days, the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) has gathered the grape harvest programs available for all tastes and which extend throughout the region. 1. Alentejo Wine Route The renovated area of the Alentejo Wine Route, under the aegis of the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA) is, inevitably, the first indication when visiting the Alentejo, since it is possible not only to taste six different wines there. of the region, how to design the route that you intend to do next. Address: Rua Cinco de Outubro nº 88, 7000-854 Évora Price: €5 per wine tasting (06 different wines from the region) Website: https://www.vinhosdoalentejo.pt/pt/rota-dos-vinhos/sobre-a-rota-dos-vinhos/ 2. Adega Cooperativa da Vidigueira, Cuba and Alvito At the Adega Cooperativa da Vidigueira, Cuba and Alvito, you should take advantage of the season to get to know the region's wines and snacks well, in an experience that begins with a visit to the vineyards and harvest. Later, and before the visit to the winery, there is time to enjoy regional snacks and then the possibility of exploring the winemaking process. To complete the experience, lunch is planned at Casa das Talhas, accompanied, naturally, by a wine tasting. Address: Industrial District 7960-305 Vidigueira Price: €45 p.p. Website: https://adegavidigueira.pt/ 3. José de Sousa Winery Activities at the Reguengos de Monsaraz winery started in August and will last until September 12th, with the possibility of choosing between a program with or without lunch included. The visit to Adega Nova and Adega dos Potes and the tasting of three wines accompanied by regional products are part of the program without lunch. If you choose the included meal, you can count on gazpacho, chicken pies, cheeses and other regional delicacies, well accompanied by José de Sousa wines. Address: Rua de Mourão 1, 7200-291 Reguengos de Monsaraz Price: Program without lunch €30 p.p.; with lunch €55 p.p. (for children, youth and family prices, see website) Website: https://jmf.pt/index.php?id=96 4. Casa Relvas If you are looking for a vintage program with tradition in its essence, Casa Relvas has the solution. The mythical house in Évora invites you to take a walk in the vineyard, explores the identification of grape varieties and sensory analysis of berries, seeds and stalks and allows you to experience the manual harvest. Afterwards, it is still possible to feel the grapes on foot and taste the musts and wines of Casa Relvas. To all this, there is also the possibility of staying a little longer and having lunch. Address: Herdade da Pimenta, S. Miguel de Machede, 7005-752 Évora Price: €40 p.p. without lunch; €70 p.p. with lunch Website: https://casarelvas.pt/_ 5. Ervideira For everyone who has always wanted to participate in the creation of a wine, collaborating throughout the process, from the grape to the bottle, this is the program of choice. At Ervideira, in addition to visiting the winery and tasting the wines in fermentation, the participants in this program will participate in the production of the “100 Pés” wine, whose grapes are completely trodden by visitors. Later, depending on your choice, there is the possibility of enjoying a picnic in the shade of the plane trees of Ervideira or in the Ervideira Wine Terrace, in the village of Monsaraz. Address: Herdadinha - Vendinha 7200-042 Reguengos de Monsaraz - Portugal Price: €50 p.p. without picnic; €60 p.p. with picnic Website: https://ervideira.pt/ 6. Fita Preta Starting on September 1st, Fitapreta, by winemaker António Maçanita, invites all those interested to dive into the essence of the region's grape harvest, with a unique program that will delight anyone who passes by. Address: Paço do Morgado de Oliveira, EM527 Km10, Nossa Senhora da Graça do Divor, 7000-016 Évora Price on request Website: https://www.antoniomacanita.com/pt/vinhos/fitapreta 7. Herdade do Rocim At Herdade do Rocim, in Cuba, there are plenty of options to enjoy the harvest period. From breakfast, to regional lunch at the Wine Bar da Adega, passing by the possibility of experiencing the fun stepping on foot in the stone press, it is up to each one to choose their favorite program to immerse themselves in the typical Alentejo flavours. Address: Estrada Nacional 387 Apartado 64, 7940-909 Cuba Price on request Website: https://rocim.pt/ 8. João Portugal Ramos To experience the harvest in Estremoz, the suggestion is to start with a visit to the city's viewpoint, with the right to harvest and experience the foot treading of grapes in marble presses, followed by a visit to the winery and cellars. To complete this 4:30 am program, participants will also be able to enjoy a full vintage lunch. Address: Vila Santa, Estrada Nacional 4, 7100-149 Estremoz Price: €75 p.p. Website: https://www.jportugalramos.com/ 9. Quinta do Quetzal With what was considered the Best Restaurant in Alentejo 2018, at Quinta do Quetzal, wine tastings are accompanied by Alentejo snacks prepared there, after an unmissable visit to the winery. Address: Estradas das Sesmarias, 7960 Vidigueira Portugal Price on request Website: https://quintadoquetzal.com/?v=35357b9c8fe4 10. Santa Vitória In two well filled hours, the producer from Beja, promises not to disappoint and make known, through knowledge and flavors, the Santa Vitória wines. Dawn is at 11:00 am, when the vintage kits are delivered and quickly proceeds to a tour of the vineyards with the right to explain and pick the grapes. Later, the participants can count on a visit to the winery, directed by the oenologist Patrícia Peixoto. Before ending the morning, a visit to the barrel cellar and a tasting of Santa Vitória wines, accompanied by regional snacks, are also planned. Address: Sociedade Agro-Industrial, SA Herdade da Malhada 7800 - 730 Santa Vitória Price: Harvest program €30 p.p. (per person) and lunch €35 p.p. Website: https://www.santavitoria.pt/pt 11. Torre de Palma With a two-night program, the Monforte producer, Torre de Palma, guarantees a complete experience from vineyard to wine. The program starts, on the first day, with a special dinner at the Palma restaurant. For the second day, visitors can enjoy a breakfast with selected regional products, followed by an introduction to the grape harvest in Torre de Palma and delivery of a kit for the occasion, a visit to the vineyards to discover the varieties and harvest manual of the grape. Afterwards, you must visit the cellar to taste the musts or wines produced by the house. To close the festivities, participants can count on the offer of a bottle of Torre de Palma Tinto BASILII wine as a souvenir of the vintage. Address: Herdade de Torre de Palma, 7450-250 Vaiamonte Price on request Website: https://www.torredepalma.com/ More

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2021-09-24 Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program awarded at IRGAwards Deloitte's initiative has distinguished performance of entrepreneurs and companies for over 30 years. This Thursday, September 23, the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP) was distinguished at the IRGAwards, a Deloitte initiative that rewards the performance of entrepreneurs and companies for more than three decades and which, this year, made its debut a new “Sustainability Initiative Award” category, which was awarded to the sustainable initiative of the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA). “We were very proud to receive the distinction of a program that places the Alentejo region as a pioneer in the implementation of sustainable agriculture policies and measures that meet the goals set for building a better future”, stresses Francisco Mateus, president of CVRA, recalling that "PSVA was created in 2015 and already has 448 associate members, representing more than 42% of the Alentejo vineyard area." The award was intended to recognize initiatives that, according to Deloitte "have had a significant impact on improving the conditions of corporate governance or the market, namely aiming to meet the responsibility for the social and environmental impacts of business activity." Reduction of emissions and carbon intensity, effective management and recovery for recycling, reduction or reuse of waste, integration actions and inclusion of disadvantaged groups, maintenance and job creation, support to local communities and employees and promotion of inclusive and quality education these are some of the criteria for evaluating the award in the areas of environmental and social impact. It should be recalled that WASP, for promoting more sustainable practices at an environmental, social and economic level in Alentejo vineyards and wineries, has already been distinguished with numerous international awards, from the “The Drinks Business Green Awards”; the European Business Promotion Awards, an initiative of the European Commission and coordinated, in Portugal, by IAPMEI; or the title of European Ambassador for Rural Innovation for the LIAISON project, a European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability also launched by the European Commission. More

2021-10-06 Alentejo Talha Wine is an official event partner in honor of the Queen of England in London Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission welcomes the increase in the notoriety of this unique wine, which already has a tradition of more than 2.000 years. Alentejo producer of Talha Wine, based in the Vidigueira wine region, was invited by The International Club for Rolls-Royce & Bentley Enthusiasts, a worldwide group of fans of prestigious automobile brands, to be the official partner of the event “Strive for Perfection” , which takes place in London, on the 8th of October, in honor of the Queen of England, Elizabeth II. According to the producer, Honrado Vineyards, the choice of the company from the Alentejo wine region for this event was motivated by the growing notoriety of Portuguese wine in the international market and by the historic and millenary heritage of Talha Wine. A book of interviews with The International Club for Rolls-Royce & Bentley Enthusiasts partners will be released at the event, in which Talha Wine will also be highlighted. The publication will be distributed to the more than 20 thousand members of the club and will be exhibited in all the stands of Rolls Royce and Bentley around the world, which will contribute to the dissemination of the Talha Wine on a global level. “It is an honor for our committee to know that one of our producers will be proud and responsible for taking the history of Alentejo Talha wines across borders. Furthermore, this participation gives strength to the candidacy for Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of the Traditional Production of Talha Wine, which we are so eager to conquer”, stresses Francisco Mateus, president of the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission. The event, which is organized in honor of the Queen of England, and to which the Queen herself was invited, has an exhibition area where the Alentejo producer can promote the brand and have wine tastings. It should be remembered that the way of vinification of Talha Wine arrived in Alentejo by the hands of the Romans, more than 2,000 years ago and remains, to this day, as part of the region's culture and DNA. This unique wine is essentially distinguished by the fact that it ferments in the jar, rather than in vats, which gives it unique characteristics. More

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2021-11-09 Alentejo Wine Region celebrates the ancestral tradition of Talha wines The Alentejo Wine Region is a mandatory stop during the months of November and December, a period when traditionally the opening of the pots takes place and this ancestral wine is crossed with the traditional flavors of Magusto. The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) gathered some of the options available so that the region is on the agenda of all those who appreciate one of the ex-libris of the region and Portugal: the Talha Wine. Portugal, more precisely the Alentejo, is one of the only places in the world to maintain the tradition of carving, having preserved until today the winemaking process developed by the Romans over two thousand years ago. This wine, which is part of the Alentejo's DNA, is essentially distinguished by the fact that it ferments ancestrally and spontaneously in the wood carving – through contact with clay – instead of in vats, which gives it unique characteristics. Amphora Wine Day – Cuba Next Saturday, November 13th, the Alentejo invites you to go back more than 2,000 years and celebrate the ancestral tradition of Talha Wines with producers from all over the world. The initiative, the “Amphora Wine Day” is scheduled for 2 pm at Herdade do Rocim (National Highway 387, 7940-909 Cuba). The “Amphora Wine Day” has the signature of Herdade do Rocim and CVRA and annually, since 2018, has brought together more than a thousand people interested in the ancestral tradition of Talha Wines, simultaneously celebrating the ancient practice of winemaking and the S. Martinho period. traditionally associated with this type of wine, in which producers and families come together for the emblematic moment of opening the pots. Vine and Wine Festival – Borba Between the 10th and 14th of November, from Wednesday to Sunday, the city of Borba will host the Festival of Vine and Wine (Borba Events Pavilion), an initiative that combines Alentejo gastronomy with the millenary tradition of Talha wine, which guarantees entertainment, handicrafts, different gastronomic options and, of course, wine tasting. The event is the responsibility of the Municipality of Borba, together with the Alentejo Regional Tourism Authority, CVRA and ATEVA – Technical Association of Alentejo Winegrowers. Wine Month – Vidigueira The Adega Cooperativa Vidigueira, Cuba e Alvito is promoting the “Wine Month” which, for four weekends, has been developing different initiatives in which wine is king. Next Thursday, November 11th, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, the wine tourism space Casa das Talhas (Bairro Industrial, 7960-305 Vidigueira) will host the “Magusto na Adega” event, which combines regional snacks with the art of producing Wine of Carving. The animation of the initiative is in charge of the group “Oh Laurinda”. On November 26th, the launch of the “VDG TANNAT” wine will take place at Adega de Vidigueira (Bairro Industrial, 7960-305 Vidigueira) and Castro Verde (Praça Adriano Correia Oliveira, nº 12, 7780-133 Castro Verde), between 15:00 and 19:00. The activities of the Month of Wine end with a golden key, on December 11th, with the event TALHA DOC. The initiative starts with a conference on the tradition of wood carving and ends with an exhibition and tasting of Vineyards certified by CVRA. Vitafrades 2021 – Vila de Frades Vitifrades, or also known as “Festas Báquicas” is already a tradition in Alentejo at this time. With more than 20 years, this is an event to promote the Talha Wine, which takes place in Vila de Frades, considered the capital of this type of wine. This year, the festivities that are scheduled for the 10th, 11th and 12th of December, organized by the Association for Local Development Vitafrades, aim to promote the Talha Wine in Alentejo and in the country. More

2021-11-07 Best Wines of Alentejo Sommelier in Brazil 2021 High roller in the consumption of Portuguese wines in Brazil, the Alentejo region receives special attention from Brazilian professionals for its millenary tradition, history and quality of wines. Five of these professionals will depart for Portugal in November for the grand final of the competition ‘The Best Wines of Alentejo Sommelier in Brazil 2021’, promoted by the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA). Only 10 sommeliers were selected for the semifinals and five will have the chance to win the title, which will be announced on November 12th, after a practical and a theoretical test. The theoretical test includes knowledge of wines and the region and the practical test involves the sommelier's service before a panel of judges that includes journalist and wine critic Alexandre Lalas. The finalists, from São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Florianópolis, are: Ju Carani – One of the great names of the new generation of sommeliers that is emerging in São Paulo. She is a sommelière at Ristorantino and a consultant for importer Clarets. Lua Sampaio – Sommelière graduated from ABS-SP, owner of Flua Ipojuca, a Wine Bar in São Paulo. Tiago Menezes – Works at the hotel and restaurant at Palácio Tangará, São Paulo. Sommelier graduated from ABS-SP, WSET level 3. Lolô Riccobene – Sommelière with passages in several restaurants and importers. He works at Juliette Bistro, in Leblon. Leandro Magalhães – Sommelier of the new generation, excels in technical knowledge. He works at The Wine Pub, a wine bar in Florianópolis. Before the grand finale, the sommeliers will be in Alentejo between the 8th and 11th of November to deepen their knowledge of the region and become ambassadors for Alentejo wines in Brazil. “The main objective of the competition is to increasingly strengthen the relationship between the Alentejo and the Brazilian market, thus contributing to the appreciation of this profession and to the dissemination of knowledge and consumption of Alentejo wines in Brazil”, summarizes Francisco Mateus , president of CVRA. The finalist sommeliers were selected by a panel of judges formed by Francisco Mateus, Cecília Aldaz (sommelière of the Oro restaurant), Guilherme Corrêa (Brazilian resident in Portugal, director of the OnWine store) and Alexandre Lalas (journalist and member of the Magazine's Evidence Panel de Vinhos and editor of Gula magazine). More

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2021-11-18 Alentejo Oenophile Confraternity - 30 years defending the region's wine Next Saturday, November 20th, the Confraria dos Enófilos do Alentejo (CEA) is to be congratulated as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Born in 1991, its objective has always been to invest in the dissemination of Alentejo vines and wine, essentially covering its historical and cultural aspects, but also its economic-social and other aspects. The Confraria regularly develops various activities, including its wine competition, an outstanding event in the national wine calendar. In 2020, its eighth edition was held, since in 2021 and due to the pandemic, the Best Wines of the Alentejo Contest did not take place. Cândida Vacas de Carvalho, Judge of the Board (the equivalent of President of the Board), says that “the Confraria has the honor of defending the Alentejo, the purity and extraordinary quality of its wines. At the same time, the competition that we are organizing aims to reward not only the quality of the wine produced in Alentejo, but also to introduce consumers to a new generation of winemakers and producers.” The 30th anniversary celebrations begin with a lecture at Palácio D. Manuel, in Évora, in which the historian José António Falcão will address the theme “From Vide to Wine – Images, Myths and Symbols.”. This is followed by a visit to Monte da Comenda Agro Turismo Ldª., in Arraiolos, which includes a lunch at the property. The celebrations continue with the holding of the II Grand Chapter of the Confraternity, with the election of new leaders, followed by a mass in the Church of the Hotel Convento do Espinheiro, after which the Enthronement of new confreres takes place and, finally, the closing dinner which will take place at the Hotel Convento do Espinheiro. The symbols of this Confraternity are the traditional Alentejano Capote, with the abeiro hat, as well as the insignia, emblem and standard. Notes - The Confraria dos Enófilos do Alentejo was formally constituted, by public deed drawn up at Palácio D. Manuel in Évora, on June 29, 1991, having sponsored the act by Eng.º João Carvalho Ghira, as Grand Master of the Collegiate of Enófilos of St. Vincent. Many of the future Founding Confreres of the Confraternity took part in this public act, and the deed of incorporation was signed by 23 of them, by Dr. Manuel Carvalho Moniz and by Luísa Charrua, currently Confrade Sister. ______________________________________________________________________ For more information, please contact: Luisa Charrua 966368288 or cealentejo@gmail.com More

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2021-12-14 Wines of Alentejo export price reaches maximum value of the last 5 years Sales abroad follow a positive trend and grow 14% in value and 9% in volume. The first ten months of the year ended with positive results in the export of Alentejo wine. Sales to international markets were marked by a sharp rise in the average price per liter, which reached €3.46 - an increase that has reached the maximum value of the last five years and represents an increase of 4.4% compared to the same period of the previous year. 2020. This recognition was accompanied by an increase of 14% in value and 9% in volume, having exported a total of 16.3 million liters of wine. “The results recorded, both in terms of the average price per liter and the increase in exports of wines from the region, give us strong signs that the year 2021 could be closed on a golden note. Naturally, we feel the difficulties arising from the pandemic situation, namely with regard to the national market, labor shortages or delays in the transport of goods. However, this balance gives us a new lease of life and encourages producers to continue to assert the Alentejo Wine abroad”, says Francisco Mateus, president of the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA). For CVRA, price can be a decisive factor for growth in strategic markets, as there are more and more consumers who value the fact that the average price is higher to purchase a wine. “Price is a seal of quality and positioning”, clarifies Francisco Mateus. In the balance now known, Brazil (+6% in value and +1% in liters of wine), Switzerland (+7% in value and +3% in liters of wine) and Poland (+17% in liters of wine) stand out. value and +11% in liters of wine) as the main markets to leverage the positive results achieved. Still on the rise, and registering strong growth compared to 2020, were the United Kingdom, with an increase of 88% in value and 69% in volume of imported wine, and the Spanish market, which doubled its purchases, with a increase of over 101% in value and volume. The Australian market is also highlighted, with a growth of 211% in value and 236% in volume, having thus joined the list of the top 20 export destinations for Alentejo wines. Wines certified with Controlled Denomination of Origin (DOC) had an increase of 5.6% in their average value per liter, while Regional wine grew by 3%. More

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2022-02-21 Wines of Alentejo break record exports in 2021 with 17.5% more in value and 11.6% in volume The average price rose 5.3% and reached the highest value in the last five years, at €3.52 per litre. Brazil, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Poland and Germany were the main destinations responsible for export growth. Wines of Alentejo reached record values in exports in 2021, with sales growing 17.5% in value, reaching a total of 69.4 million euros, and 11.6% in volume, when exporting 19.7 million liters of wine abroad. The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) highlights the “important rise” in the average price per liter which, from January to December 2021, increased by 5.3%, with DOC wines up 9.2% and Regional wines up 3 .0%. The Commission also underlines that the gains achieved in several markets are overcoming the considerable drop in exports to Angola, recorded since 2017. “Given these results, we can only applaud the Alentejo producers who show their exporting capacity and value every liter of wine sold, demonstrating the quality of Alentejo wines, with international markets showing receptiveness to paying more for the region’s wine”, stresses Francisco Mateus, president of the CVRA. And he concludes “In 2021 we stabilized the downward trend in Angola and increased sales in 11 of the 15 main destinations in the Alentejo, signs that make us very expectant about the future of Alentejo wine exports.” During 2021, exports continued at a good pace to most of the main wine markets in the Alentejo region, with emphasis on the growth registered in Brazil (+9% in value and +4% in volume), in Switzerland (+14% in in value and +8% in volume), in the United Kingdom (+69% in value and +54% in volume in Poland (+25% in value and +18% in volume) and in Germany (+41% in value and +24% by volume). The CVRA also highlights the performance of exports to Spain (+127% in value and 134% in volume) and Australia (+252% in value and +290% in volume), since they are also countries that produce of wine and who usually sell more wine than they buy. Finally, the slight, but very positive, growth in the amount of wine sold to Angola deserves the Commission's watchful eye. More

2022-03-23 Alentejo Wine Route joins Madalena Vidigal for training on wine tourism in the region More

2022-03-18 Postgraduate Course in Wine Tourism - B-Learning regime: applications open The Postgraduate Course in Wine Tourism is the result of a partnership between the Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre (ESECS; ESAE; ESTG), the Portalegre Hotel and Tourism School (Turismo de Portugal), the Regional Tourism Entity of Alentejo and Ribatejo and the Wine Commission of the Alentejo Region (CVRA), with the support of the Alentejo Regional External Promotion Agency and the Alentejo Regional Coordination Commission (CCDR). Framework: Wine and tourism are sectors of high importance for the national economy and which can combine their products in the creation of differentiating experiences that contribute to the development of sustainable products with an impact on regional development. Portugal already assumes a prominent international role in the production of wines, but it is not yet a world-renowned wine tourism destination. However, in recent years, several projects have emerged in this area with the ability to attract visitors to areas with lower tourist density and in low seasons. As Enotourism is recognized as a priority for the country's tourism development, it is important to invest in the training of agents and in their training, combining knowledge in the areas of tourism and winemaking, which culminate in the creation of exclusive products aimed at market segments that value not only wine, but also the social and cultural identity of the regions where these projects are located. The link to regional gastronomy should be strengthened, in the sense of creating gastro/enological itineraries that are based on the exclusivity of the regions, the beauty of their landscapes and the authenticity of the experiences they offer. The Alentejo is a consolidated region in terms of wine production and with several high quality wine tourism projects, stage of differentiating and sustainable experiences, which will be the subject of study visits within the scope of this course. The b-learning methodology adopted for this course will enable face-to-face contact with the most sensorial components of the course and the on-site knowledge of emblematic wine tourism projects, along with distance classes and seminars after working hours. In order for the attendance of this course to be an enriching moment of sharing experiences and knowledge, the training will be carried out by professors from the Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre but also by entrepreneurs and professionals with extensive experience and knowledge in the wine sector and regional and national Tourism. . Goal: - Provide trainees with knowledge about wine, tourism and wine tourism, which will allow them to develop innovative wine tourism projects; - Complement the theoretical and practical knowledge of professionals who already develop their activities in the area of wine or wine tourism; - Provide multidisciplinary training that contributes to the acquisition or deepening of knowledge in the areas of wine production, tourism, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, consumer behavior, the history and geography of wine regions. - To promote knowledge of wine tourism in Portugal and in the world and its contribution to the development of destinations; - Strengthen the link between wine and gastronomy in the creation of differentiating routes, events and projects based on the unique characteristics of the regions where they operate; - Articulate the training of a more theoretical nature with practical training (sensory tests, seminars) and study visits that allow to know in loco innovative wine tourism projects; - Equip trainees with skills to organize wine events and boost the tourist enjoyment of wine production spaces. Recipients: - Entrepreneurs in the wine world; - Managers and employees of wine tourism companies; - Professionals related to hotels and tourism; - All those interested in the area of vineyards, wine and tourism. B-Learning operating regime: two weekly online classes after work hours and a monthly practical class/study visit (face-to-face regime) Scheduling: Application period – online – March 7th to 31st Posting of provisional results – 4 April Complaints period – until April 6 Posting of Definitive Results - 8 April Enrollments – date to be defined later Organization/Duration/Functioning of the Course: Duration – 9 months (summer vacation break) Course Start – April 19 (Online Opening Class at 6 pm) Schedule – 2 classes per week (after-work hours – online) Seminars and face-to-face study visits (45 h) Fees and Fees: Total Tuition – 900 Euros (can be paid in 9 monthly installments of 100 Euros each) 4 Scholarships (in the amount of the tuition fee) available for unemployed trainees More information: Dora Gonçalves (gci.esae@ipportalegre.pt) https://www.ipportalegre.pt/pt/oferta-formativa/pos-graduacao-enoturismo More

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2022-05-05 Évora Wine returns this year with 200 wines and 40 producers The event dedicated to Alentejo wines returns to the city this year, from the 26th to the 28th of this month, with "the biggest edition ever", after two years of interruption due to the covid-19 pandemic, was announced today. With 200 wines on display and a record number of 40 associated producers, the seventh edition of the event, which will once again be held at Praça do Giraldo, in Évora, will be "the biggest edition ever" and expects more than seven thousand visitors, said the organization. Évora Wine is promoted by two companies, which, in this edition, have a partnership with the Regional Tourism Entity of Alentejo and Ribatejo, the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA), the Confraria dos Enófilos do Alentejo and the Évora Chamber. Dubbed by promoters as "the biggest wine event in the Alentejo", the initiative, with free admission, promises to "make known the best" of the Alentejo region, "from wine to tourism, through culture and gastronomy". The "Andanças do Vinho e do Petisco" initiative, which marks the beginning of the event, on the 26th, at 5:00 pm, consists of a tour of Évora, passing through four restaurants and tasting the region's wines, paired with snacks. Also on the 26th, there will be a dinner called "Celebrating the Alentejo", in which Évora Wine will award prizes to personalities who have distinguished themselves in the Alentejo wine, tourism and culture sectors. The Confraria dos Enófilos do Alentejo will also award prizes to the best wines of Alentejo. On the 27th, at 4:30 pm, on the Alentejo Wine Route, the opening session of Évora Wine will be held, followed by a lecture on sustainability in the sector, with the president of CVRA, Francisco Mateus. This initiative also includes the presentation of the book "Tabernas do Alentejo -- art & science", resulting from a project by the School of Science and Technology of the University of Évora and which has the 'signature' of several personalities. The attention then moves to Praça do Giraldo, from 18:00, with the opening of the event's doors, followed by a 'showcooking' session. Also for this day, the performance of Alentejo singers, with the group Os Almocreves, and jazz, with the musician Rodrigo Lima. The program for the last day of the event includes the premiere of the film "Terroir -- the Alentejo, its grape varieties and the man who thought of the wines", the presentation of the biographical film about Colaço do Rosário, plus a 'showcooking' session and performances With 200 wines on display and a record number of 40 associated producers, the seventh edition of the event, which will once again be held at Praça do Giraldo, in Évora, will be "the biggest edition ever" and expects more than seven thousand visitors, the organization said. Évora Wine is promoted by two companies, which, in this edition, have a partnership with the Regional Tourism Entity of Alentejo and Ribatejo, the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA), the Confraria dos Enófilos do Alentejo and the Évora Chamber. Dubbed by promoters as "the biggest wine event in the Alentejo", the initiative, with free admission, promises to "make known the best" of the Alentejo region, "from wine to tourism, through culture and gastronomy". The "Andanças do Vinho e do Petisco" initiative, which marks the beginning of the event, on the 26th, at 5:00 pm, consists of a tour of Évora, passing through four restaurants and tasting the region's wines, paired with snacks. Also on the 26th, there will be a dinner called "Celebrating the Alentejo", in which Évora Wine will award prizes to personalities who have distinguished themselves in the Alentejo wine, tourism and culture sectors. The Confraria dos Enófilos do Alentejo will also award prizes to the best wines of Alentejo. On the 27th, at 4:30 pm, on the Alentejo Wine Route, the opening session of Évora Wine will be held, followed by a lecture on sustainability in the sector, with the president of CVRA, Francisco Mateus. This initiative also includes the presentation of the book "Tabernas do Alentejo -- art & science", resulting from a project by the School of Science and Technology of the University of Évora and which has the 'signature' of several personalities. The attention then moves to Praça do Giraldo, from 18:00, with the opening of the event's doors, followed by a 'showcooking' session. Also for this day, the performance of Alentejo singers, with the group Os Almocreves, and jazz, with the musician Rodrigo Lima. The program for the last day of the event includes the premiere of the film "Terroir -- the Alentejo, its grape varieties and the man who thought of the wines", the presentation of the biographical film about Colaço do Rosário, plus a 'showcooking' session and performances musicals and from Sevilla. More

2022-05-11 Alentejo heads to the world's largest wine fair and takes sustainability as its flag Alentejo producers are present with the Alentejo Friends stand, which alludes to the region's insects, essential for reducing the use of pesticides in the vineyards and controlling pests. The Alentejo Regional Winery Commission (CVRA) will participate in Prowein 2022, the world's largest wine fair that takes place between May 15th and 17th in Düsseldorf, Germany. About 30 producers from the region will present more than 300 wine references, in a stand that intends to take the flag of sustainability across borders. The Wines of Alentejo stand, which has more than 150 square meters, will honor the friends of wine production, birds and auxiliary insects that are essential to guarantee the sustainability of the region. Under the theme “Alentejo Friends”, the space dedicated to one of the largest wine regions in Portugal, with more than 23 thousand hectares of vineyards, recalls the Alentejo Wine Sustainability Program, which, in order to reduce the use of pesticides and chemical substances in vines, suggests their replacement by birds and insects that are true allies in pest control. “Prowein is the biggest meeting point between those who sell and buy in the world wine market and the objective of our participation is to seduce international buyers and capitalize on the growing interest of international professionals in the sector for Alentejo wines. This proves to be the ideal stage for the promotion and affirmation of Alentejo wines in an international scenario, without forgetting one of our differentiating factors: respect for nature, for people, for the economy.”, emphasizes Francisco Mateus, president of CVRA. In 2021, Alentejo Wines reached record values in exports, with sales growing 17.5% in value and 11.6% in volume. Germany is in the TOP 10 of export markets, having registered a growth of 41% in value and 24% in liters during the last year. It should be remembered that Prowein is an essential international fair for the wine sector and that it has been suspended for the last two years following the global pandemic crisis. More

2022-05-19 Wines of Alentejo head to the UK to present their sustainable production program Making the seal of sustainable production known, unprecedented in Portugal, is the objective of the initiative in what is one of the main export markets in the region. The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) will take the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP) to London, for the first time, to publicize the certification it holds, which is unique in Portugal and which guarantees that wines produced in Alentejo region comply with more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable practices. With this presentation to opinion leaders, journalists and economic agents, CVRA intends to consolidate its strategic position in the United Kingdom, with special emphasis on the appreciation of the average price of wine, and to captivate consumers whose environmental concerns are part of the purchase decision variables. . The English market was one of the most outstanding export destinations for Alentejo Wines in the last two years, with growth of 171% in value and 155% in volume. “There are more and more markets where consumers are aware and aware of how wines are produced. Therefore, it is essential that our program is increasingly recognized in the markets to which we export”, explains Francisco Mateus, president of CVRA, recalling that Alentejo wines export around 30% of their production. Certification is being increasingly valued and works as a guarantee, in the eyes of consumers and strategic markets, that wine production can be part of the solution and not the problem when it comes to climate change. It is recalled that PSVA is an initiative that was born in 2015, and that places the Alentejo region as a pioneer in the implementation of sustainable agriculture measures. In 2020, CVRA launched the sustainable production certification seal that, so far, remains the only one in Portugal. The choice of more resilient varieties; the implementation of agricultural practices that enhance soil protection and the promotion of biodiversity; efficient use of energy and water; the use of renewable energies, and more sustainable materials in the packaging of products; as well as social responsibility initiatives that involve not only employees, but also the local community, are some of the fundamental certification requirements for the attribution of this certification. “The true sustainability of production incorporates three factors with the same order of importance: the environmental, the economic and the social. Which is the same as saying, the planet, people and progress, since these axes are interconnected and inseparable when it comes to sustainability”, recalls João Barroso, responsible for PSVA. Currently, PSVA already has 513 members, representing 47% of the vineyard area planted in Alentejo, and 10 certified producers. By the end of the year, the wine region expects to surpass the barrier of 20 certified producers. More

2022-05-31 Alentejo Oenophile Fraternity presented prizes for its IX Contest After a two-year break, and in a ceremony for the announcement and distribution of prizes, the Confraria dos Enófilos do Alentejo presented the prizes of its IX Best Wines of Alentejo Contest. The distribution of awards took place during a dinner as part of the Évora Wine event, which took place this weekend at Praça do Giraldo in Évora. The biggest prizes in dispute, the gold medals, were awarded to the white wine «Foral de Évora 2020» from the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation, given to Adília Granadeiro from FEA, and to the red wine «Pai Chão – Grande Reserva 2016» from Adega Mayor, delivered to Rita Nabeiro. The silver medals were awarded to the white wine «Quinta da Fonte Souto 2020» from Quinta da Fonte Souto; the rosé wine «Porta da Ravessa 2021» from Adega Cooperativa de Redondo; and the red wine «Quinta do Carmo 2018» from Bacalhôa Vinhos. Fifteen judges chosen from experts in the wine sector tasted and rated the 124 wines delivered by 31 producers from all Alentejo wine regions and sub-regions. At the end of the blind tests, they awarded 18 honorable mentions, three bronze, three silver and two gold medals. Pedro Luiz de Castro, the new Judge of the Board (the equivalent of Chairman of the Board), says that «the Confraria continues to defend the Alentejo, the purity and extraordinary quality of its wines. This competition that we organize aims to reward not only the quality of the wine produced in Alentejo, but also to introduce consumers to a new generation of winemakers and producers.” For the 10th edition of the Best Wines of Alentejo Contest to take place in 2023, some news is expected, but above all an ever-increasing participation of Alentejo producers, united in the promotion and dissemination of the quality of their wines. Born in 1991, the Confraria recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, and has always aimed to promote the purity and authenticity of Alentejo's vineyards and wine, fundamentally covering its historical and cultural aspects, but also its economic and social aspects. The symbols of this Confraternity are the traditional Capote Alentejano, with the abeiro hat, as well as the insignia, emblem and banner. More

2022-06-02 Wines of Alentejo bet on the Brazilian market and will be at the event “Wines of Portugal in Brazil” More

2022-06-06 Brazilian sommeliers will compete in the final of the competition in Alentejo Contest Best Sommelier in Alentejo 2023' will select the professionals for the grand final, in Portugal - 21 Brazilian sommeliers are still in the dispute. The historical bond between Brazil and Portugal is, of course, also linked to wine! A protagonist in the consumption of Portuguese wines in our country, the Alentejo region is a source of knowledge, information and experiences for Brazilian professionals, who are on the countdown to the 'Best Sommelier in Alentejo 2023 Contest'. Sommeliers from different cities in Brazil have already passed the first phase of the selection, which had more than 50 applicants submitted to a tasting about the Alentejo, its wines and culture. Of these, 21 professionals move on to the next stage, in June, which consists of a practical test in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Are they: Bruno Margulhano (SC) - Florence Wines Cassia Campos (SP) - Headquarters 261 and Huevos de Oro David Ferreira Cardoso (SP) - Armazen Balardin Diego Arrebola (SP) - EntreCopos Consulting Estela Mayra Teles dos Santos (SP) - Evino Flávio Azevedo Antonio (ES) - Sommelier's House and Sommelier Course Guilherme Balbino (PR) - Balbino & Martins Wine Store and Bar Hugo César Castro (MG) - Hotel Fasano Belo Horizonte José Eduardo Pereira Barboza (SP) - Brazilian Association of Sommeliers - ABS-SP Marcela Celeguim (SP) - Rosewood Sao Paulo Marcelo Marques de Abreu (RJ) – Independent Sommelier Marcus Vinícius Mezadri (ES) - Hotel Portal da Lua Marina Garritano (RJ) - Coltivi Pedro Barcellos (RJ) - Bazzar à Vins Ricardo Bock Camargo (SC) - The Wine Pub Brava Ricardo Graciano Vieira (SP) - SBSomm Sergio Novelli Musolino (SP) - Bekaa Wine Club and Decanter Riebirão Preto Tatiane da Silva Gomes (ES) - Sommelier House and Sommelier Course Vinicius da Silva Conde (SP) - Eniwine Vinícius de Miranda Santiago (RS) - Víssimo/Evino Group and Grand Cru William Fernando Kellermann Silveira (RS) - Sommelier and consultant After the practical test, 6 finalists will be selected, who will compete in the final of the competition in Portugal, in 2023. OIV), Paulo Brammer (EnoCultura) and Ricardo Farias (ABS-RJ). The 'Best Sommelier in Alentejo Contest 2023' is organized by Exponor in association with sommelier Eduardo Araújo, formed by SENAC-SC, by the Culinary Institute of America and Certified Sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers, with a degree in California, WSET Level 3. In 2017, he was elected the Best Sommelier in Brazil for Wines from Portugal. More

2022-07-13 12th Viticulture Symposium of the Alentejo scheduled for May 2023 More

2022-07-26 Wines of Alentejo launch innovative project of circular economy in the region's wine sector A high-efficiency recycling system allows for circularity in the wine-growing activity, creating short transport chains and providing added value to the winery's production process. The Alentejo Wines Sustainability Program (PSVA), a pioneering initiative in the country and belonging to the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA), has just launched a pilot project for a circular economy, fully aimed at the wine industry in the region. The initiative, called “Wineries with circular waste”, is the result of a partnership established with GESAMB, the company responsible for the management of urban waste in the district of Évora, and SILVEX, an innovative company in circular economy projects in Portugal in the area of flexible plastics. and that will give a second life to the residues resulting from the Alentejo wine-growing activity. Silvex's new high-tech recycling system allows the necessary traceability and has proven high efficiency in the processing of cellar waste. The Recycling System, now available free of charge to PSVA members, allows for circularity in the sector, the creation of short transport and processing chains, and also enhances the added value in the recovery of waste generated in the winery's production process. “This project is a synergistic opportunity between the production of plastic waste used in a cellar environment and the need for raw materials on the part of SILVEX. The initiative aims to turn waste from cellars with the PSVA seal into value-added by-products”, emphasizes João Barroso, coordinator of the PSVA. The operationalization of the pilot project will be possible with the collaboration of GESAMB, which receives and controls the waste delivered by PSVA members, and later makes it available to Silvex, which will be responsible for recycling and transformation into new products. “Wineries with circular waste” also has the support of the Portuguese Environment Agency. It is recalled that the PSVA places the Alentejo region as a pioneer in the implementation of sustainable agriculture measures and that, in 2020, it launched the only sustainable production certification seal in Portugal. Currently, PSVA already has 517 members, representing 52% of the Alentejo's vineyard area, and 11 certified producers, a number that it intends to double by the end of the year. More

2022-08-11 VINIPAX 2022 – Southern Wines and Sensations | 30SEP to 2 OCT More

2022-08-23 Wines of Alentejo exports maintain growth trend and rise 12% in value and 10% by volume Brazil, USA, Canada, Poland and Switzerland were the destinations that most contributed to the results recorded. In the first half of this year, exports of Alentejo Wines recorded an increase of 12.4% in value and 9.7% in volume, which corresponds to 37.1 million euros and 10.4 million liters of wine. sold abroad, compared to the same period in 2021. According to data released by the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA), Brazil, USA, Canada, Poland and Switzerland were the destinations that most contributed to the positive results achieved. Between January and June, the average price per liter of wine also rose by 2.5%, to €3.57, with Denomination of Controlled Origin (DOC) wine registering a more accentuated growth, of 6.1% - to €5.35 - and Regional growing 4%, to €3.05, an important index that “shows, once again, that the quality of Alentejo wines is being valued abroad, with consumers willing to pay a higher price for our wines”, explains Francisco Mateus, president of CVRA. In order to leverage the good results obtained, the Brazilian markets (to reach +23% in value and +26% in volume), the North American (with +21% in value and +14% in volume), the Canadian (+17% in value and +9% in volume) and Polish (+3% in value and +1% in volume). The Swiss market, the second market that imports the most Alentejo wine in terms of value, also grew by 9% in this variable, although the volume fell by 3%. “We once again registered very positive growth that illustrates the effort and work that Alentejo producers have put into promoting our wines across borders, along with investing in their quality and sustainability of production, however, in the months of April to In June we started to see a slowdown in this growth which, despite everything, remained above the numbers recorded last year in all variables of volume of wine sold, price per liter and value”, says Francisco Mateus. Australia, which, in 2021, established itself in the TOP 20 of the Alentejo wine export markets, continued to strengthen its position with growth of 38% in value and 57% in volume. On the other hand, the Asian markets of China and Macau and the European Union markets, such as France and Sweden, registered drops in the purchase of Alentejo wines. It is recalled that, in the same period of 2021, the Alentejo exported 9.5 million liters of wine, corresponding to 33 million euros, at an average price per liter of €3.49. More

2022-08-29 Wine experiences flood the Alentejo. More than a dozen producers organizes harvest programs Tourist offers promise to please everyone, with diversified programs that include visits to the estates, grape treading or gastronomic experiences. With the start of the harvest in the Alentejo, there are also wine tourism programs that delight visitors who want to delve into the ancient tradition of the region and discover the wine production process. From visits to fields and cellars, grape treading, wine tasting or gastronomic experiences, the Alentejo Wine Route has more than a dozen vintage programs tailored to all types of tourists. 1. Adega da Vidigueira During the month of September, Adega Vidigueira invites you to a six-hour program with the right to visit the vineyards of the Adega's associates, pause for "bucha" - the traditional mid-morning snack -, and also to get to know the winery. winemaking process. The activity ends with a lunch paired with the members' nectars, at Casa das Talhas, and participants can also enjoy the offer of a bottle of wine per person. Address: Bairro Industrial 7960-305 Vidigueira Price: €55 p.p. Website: www.adegavidigueira.pt 2. Adega José de Sousa From August 20th to September 18th, Adega José de Sousa offers a morning program of about two hours in which participants can participate in activities taking place at Adega Nova and Adega dos Potes. All those who want to know not only the nectars of the region, but also its gastronomy, can go for a lunch of typical Alentejo snacks, accompanied by José de Sousa wines. If you don't want to stay for lunch, you can end the morning with a tasting of three wines of the brand accompanied by sausages, cheese, bread and regional olive oil. Address: R. de Mourão 1 7200, Reguengos de Monsaraz Price: From €28 p.p. (without lunch) or €58 p.p. (with lunch) Website: https://www.jmf.pt/index.php?id=8 3. Herdade do Rocim Daily until the 4th of September, visitors to Adega do Rocim will have the opportunity to get to know the harvest process and end the experience with an Alentejo bucha made with local products. On the 17th of September, it is time to sing the harvest of Rocim, and you can join in a celebration of the harvest rocked by the Alentejo cante. The day begins with a visit to the vineyard to learn about the harvesting process, followed by a visit to the winery and a typical Alentejo lunch paired with wines from the Herdade do Rocim and, finally, it is time for participants to make their own batch. of wine with some vintages from previous years, living a day in the "skin" of the winemaker. Address: Estrada Nacional 387, 7940-909 Cuba Price: Program with loofah - €35 p.p.; Program with Alentejo singing – €80 p.p. Website: https://rocim.pt/ 4. Casa Relvas Between the 20th of August and the 20th of September, Casa Relvas opens its doors to welcome all those interested in learning about the production process of its wines. The proposal invites you to a five-hour program, which includes a walk through the vineyard, identification of grape varieties and sensory analysis of berries, seeds and stalks, manual harvesting, foot treading and must tasting. If you want to let it go, you can still go for a lunch accompanied by a tasting of wines from the Herdade. Address: S. Miguel de Machede, 7005-752 Évora Price: €50 p.p. (without lunch) or €80 p.p. (with lunch) Website: https://casarelvas.pt/ 5. Fita Preta At Fitpreta, the suggestions for the harvest program include a visit to the winery and oenology activities, the tasting of five wines accompanied by snacks and a lunch at Paço Medieval. For those who want to know the practice adopted to escape the intense heat of the region, there is also the possibility of taking part in the night harvest. Address: Paço do Morgado de Oliveira, Estrada M527 km10, 7000-016 Évora Price: €125 p.p. (no night harvest) or €200 p.p. (includes night harvest) Website: www.fitapreta.com 6. Gerações da Talha This program, focused exclusively on talha wine, includes a visit to the winery, in Vila de Frades, the presentation of the process and explanation of the history of this traditional Alentejo wine and the possibility to participate in the art of stirring the talhas. The two-hour program concludes with the tasting of two carved wines accompanied by regional snacks. Address: R. de Lisboa 29A, 7960-432 Vila de Frades Price: €20 p.p. Website: https://geracoesdatalha.com/ 7. Herdade das Servas On the 8th, 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th of September, visitors to Herdade das Servas will have the opportunity to take part in a treading on marble presses at the famous Herdade de Estremoz. Also included in this harvest program is a visit to the garden, cellar and cellar, as well as a wine tasting with harmonization and also the offer of a bottle of wine produced there. Address: Herdade das Servas, apt 286 7101-909 Estremoz, Portugal Price: €45 p.p. Website: https://herdadedasservas.com/ 8. Herdade de Coelheiros On the 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th of September, Tapada de Coelheiros invites you to join the harvest. The activities begin at 9:30 am, with the delivery of a Vintage Kit with all the necessary materials. In the middle of the morning, there is the right to break for the “bucha”, traditional reinforcement of field workers. This is followed by a complete visit to the estate and the program ends on a high note, with a typical Alentejo lunch accompanied by a tasting of Coelheiros wines. Address: Herdade de Coelheiros, 7040-202 Igrejinha Price: €85 p. p Website: https://www.coelheiros.pt/pt/ 9. Herdade do Sobroso Herdade do Sobroso will give visitors the opportunity to get to work and participate in the harvesting process. Afterwards, they can count on a visit to the winery, where they will be entitled to a tasting commented by the estate's winemaker and a tasting of traditional Alentejo cheeses. The program closes with a lunch consisting of five starters, main course, convent sweets, laminated fruit, tea, coffee and Herdade do Sobroso cakes and wines. Address: Herdade do Sobroso, 7960-909 Vidigueira Price: €85 p.p. or €195 p.p. (with accommodation at Herdade do Sobroso Boutique Hotel) Website: www.herdadedosobroso.pt 10. Herdade Grande At Herdade Grande, the vintage program includes a visit to the vintage, cellar and wine tasting. Address: Herdade Grande, 7960-909 Vidigueira Price: On request Website: https://herdadegrande.com/ 11. João Portugal Ramos Starting with a visit to the city's viewpoint, at this producer in Estremoz, the “enocuriosos” will have the opportunity to harvest and feel the atmosphere in the vineyards. This is followed by the foot treading of the grapes in marble presses, followed by a visit to the winery and cellars. Finally, enjoy a vintage lunch. Address: Adega Vila Santa, Estrada Nacional 4, 7100-149 Estremoz Price: €75 p.p. Website: https://www.jportugalramos.com/ 12. Malhadinha Nova Herdade da Malhadinha Nova presents a special harvest program that can last two, three or five nights and allows participants to follow the entire process of creating Malhadinha wines. The proposals for these days in Malhadinha range from themed dinners, visits to the property in vintage off-road terrain, manual harvesting of the grapes, at dawn, breakfast in the vineyard, wine therapy massage, grape treading, cooking workshop, preparation of a batch of wine, hot air balloon experience, must tasting, a special wine therapy bath, among many other initiatives that promise to make these days a unique experience. Address: Herdade da Malhadinha Nova, 7800-601 Albernoa Price: For the 5-night experience, between €2,100 and €3,100 p.p.; 3 nights, between €1,300 and €1,900 p.p.; and 2 nights, between €780 and €1,180 p.p.. The indicated values include accommodation. Website: https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/pt/ 13. Quinta da Fonte Souto Between the 5th and the 25th of September, you can enjoy a guided tour of Quinta da Fonte do Souto, in Portalegre, and enjoy a tour of its vineyard, the tasting of three different wines and participation in the vintage activities. For those who want to stay, they can also enjoy a picnic at the Quinta. Address: Quinta da Fonte Souto, Estrada de Alegrete, Reguengo and São Julião, 7300- 404 Price: €15 p.p. (no picnic) and €35 p.p. (with picnic) Website: https://www.fontesouto.com/ 14. Torre de Palma Respecting the Roman roots in Torre de Palma, wine is celebrated in “Lusitania”, as in the Roman period. The “vinalia rustica” marks the beginning of the harvest in mid-August, as well as the beginning of the harvest program. In October, the program ends, celebrating the “meditrinalia”, the date on which the must is consecrated. During the weeks when the harvest takes place, participants will be able to spend a day in the vineyard, participate in the harvest, and in the cellar they will be able to learn more about the vineyards and varieties, choose the best grapes and taste the wines. If they wish, participants can also have lunch or dinner at Restaurante Palma. Finally, they can count on the offer of a bottle of Torre de Palma Tinto BASILII wine as a souvenir of the harvest Address: Herdade de Torre de Palma, 7450-250 Price: €84 p.p. Website: https://www.torredepalma.com/ 15. Santa Vitória / Vila Galé Clube de Campo At Vila Galé de Beja, the suggestion is a two-hour program with a tour of the vineyards and grape picking, a visit to the cellar with the presence of the Santa Vitória winemaker and a visit to the barrel cellar. To close the morning, you will also have the opportunity to taste Santa Vitória wines accompanied by regional snacks. Address: Herdade da Figueirinha - Santa Vitória, 7800-730 BejaPrice: €30 p.p. (with lunch add €35 p.p.) Website: https://www.vilagale.com/pt/hoteis/alentejo/vila-gale-clube-de-campo More

2022-09-01 Harmonizing wine and food doesn't have to be difficult: Alentejo launches a course so that wine matches the menu perfectly More

2022-09-16 Wines of Alentejo elect new ambassador in the Brazil, the main export market Gabriel Raele is the winner of the contest that brought the best Brazilian sommeliers to the Alentejo region who, since Monday, have visited wineries and producers. This is already the 9th edition of the contest “The Best Sommelier of Wines from Alentejo in Brazil”, which elected this Thursday, September 15, the big winner: Gabriel Raele. The initiative aimed at the largest export market of Alentejo wines, now has one of the best sommeliers in São Paulo, who during the next year will be able to demonstrate to Brazilian consumers the unique particularities of the region's nectars. This initiative, with the signature of the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA), aims to strengthen the existing relationship between the Alentejo and Brazil, a country in which Alentejo wines grew, in the first half of this year, by 23% in value and 26% in terms of volume, a balance that reinforces the market leadership in export destinations. “This action, which we have held annually since 2014, is fundamental for the image that the Brazilian market has of our wines, reinforcing our presence among these consumers who – without a doubt – value Alentejo Wines and who, increasingly, know the diversity and particularities of the region.”, explains Tiago Caravana, jury of the initiative and marketing director at CVRA. For the official, the competition has been, over the years, “very successful, bringing specialists together with Alentejo winemakers and producers and training sommeliers so that they can promote in their home market the best that is done.” in Alentejo.” The judges – Luís Lopes, editor of the Vinhos Grandes Escolhas magazine; Tiago Caravana, marketing director at CVRA; Ricardo Morais: wine director of the JNcQUOI Group; Marc Pinto, wine director at the Fifty Seconds restaurant; Domingos Meirelles, director of Exponor Brasil -, concluded that the big winner of the year 2022 stood out both in the written test about the Alentejo and its wines, as in the practical exam of simulation of the service of Alentejo wines in a restaurant context, having demonstrated “ a high level of knowledge about the region and, of course, an exceptional ability to promote Alentejo Wines and their particularities, which are unique in the world.” It is recalled that "The Best Sommelier of Alentejo Wines in Brazil" involved more than 50 Brazilian sommeliers who, over the two stages - the first in Brazil and the second this week in Alentejo, learned the history and got to know the profile of the wines. Alentejo, through workshops and tastings. For the final, held this Thursday, only six sommeliers were selected (Érika Éttori; Felipe Rossi Manfredini; Gabriel Raele; Diego Cosaquiviti, Rafael Fernandes and Renato Neves) who, in recent days, had the opportunity to explore the region and get to know it up close. the reality of its wine production, the variety of grape varieties and diversity of terroirs. More

2022-09-21 Alqueva Sunset: the most beautiful sunset party in Alentejo is back More

2022-09-28 Wines of Alentejo with events in Porto and Lisbon to show the strength and uniqueness of the region More

2022-10-19 Alentejo debuts in the north with more than a hundred wines to taste More

2022-10-25 “Wines of Alentejo in Lisbon” returns in style with 450 wines to taste More than fifty Alentejo producers promote wines from the region in an event that will also debate sustainability in the wine sector. With more than a dozen editions, “Vinhos do Alentejo em Lisboa” are back in the capital in an event scheduled for the 18th and 19th of November at the CCB – Centro Cultural de Belém. The 12th edition promises to show the unique characteristics of the Alentejo grape varieties, with around 450 wines on display and the presence of more than fifty producers and winemakers in the region. The event starts at 4 pm on Friday, November 18, and until 9 pm fans of a good tasting experience will be able to enjoy whites, reds and rosés from more than 60 Alentejo producers. On Saturday, November 19, the CCB opens its doors to Alentejo Wines at 3:00 pm, in an initiative that runs until 9:00 pm. On the first day of the event, Friday, at 6:00 pm, wine lovers will also have the opportunity to learn about the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP), a pioneering initiative in Portugal. The workshop, led by João Barroso, coordinator of the PSVA, will bring together all producers holding the pioneering Seal of Certification in Sustainable Production. During the two days of the event, participants will also have thematic tastings with the right to debates related to the grape varieties and the particularities of the region's wines. The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA), responsible for the initiative, estimates that more than 3,500 visitors will be present at an event that already has more than a dozen editions with strong participation and which aims to make known the novelties and new harvests of the producers. from Alentejo. All those who wish to have access to the tasting of more than 450 wines, with unique varieties and aromas, can purchase the glass for the value of 10 euros. Lisbon, CCB / Belém Cultural Center November 18 - from 16:00 to 21:00. November 19 - from 15:00 to 21:00. Video from last edition: PRODUCERS PRESENT Tiago Cabaço Winery; Monte das Bagas de Ouro; Mouchão; Tapada de Coelheiros; Adega Herdade das Aldeias de Juromenha; Herdade Paço do Conde; Torre de Palma; Monte da Raposinha; Elite Vinhos; Adega de Borba; Herdade dos Grous; Aromas do Sul, Lda; Herdade dos Machados; Herdade das Servas; Morais Rocha Wines; Figueirinha; Monte do Pintor; Herdade do Perdigão e Monte do Pintor; Monte do Álamo; Quinta do Quetzal; RG Rovisco Garcia; Herdade Grande; Volteface; Casa Clara; Azamor; Fundação Eugénio de Almeida; Herdade da Ajuda; Fundação Abreu Callado; Mainova; Sovibor; Adega de Redondo; Adega Mayor; Herdade da Cabeceira; Família Margaça; Casa Relvas; Paulo Laurenao; Herdade da Candeeira; Reynolds Wine Growers; Guadelim; Casa Agrícola HMR; Pousio Vidigueira; Lima Mayer; Ervideira; Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira, Cuba e Alvito; Casa de Sabicos; Adega de Portalegre Winery; Comenda Grande; João Portugal Ramos; Rocim Wines; Herdade do Peso; Quinta do Paral; Herdade do Pombal; Herdade dos Coteis; Luís Duarte Vinhos; Herdade da Rocha; Casa de Sabicos; Herdade Penedo Gordo; Herdade do Esporão; Carmim; António Maçanita; Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal; Nunes Barata Vinhos; Herdade do Freixo; Monte da Bonança; Torre do Frade & Virgo; J Costa Vargas - Ovelha Negra Wines; Herdade da Malhadinha Nova; Abegoaria; Herdade dos Lagos; Ímpar vinhos e Quinta da Plansel. More

2022-10-26 Redondo hosts the 1st Congress of Alentejo Wine History and Heritage More

2022-10-27 Adega de Vidigueira returns with "Wine Month" event More

2022-11-07 Alentejo reaches record exports in Talha Wine Until October, there was a 15% increase in exported Talha – DOC Alentejo wine compared to 2021 Japan, Brazil and the USA were the main export destinations. The year 2022 is not over yet, but the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) found that, until October, Talha Wine - DOC Alentejo had already been exported in a quantity greater than that of the whole year of 2021, surpassing, even, the largest volume registered since 2015. Japan, Brazil and the USA were the main destinations responsible for this record, accounting for, until October, a total of 9 thousand liters of wine exported, which corresponds to 12,216 bottles of 75 cl, and results in an increase of 15% compared to the entire year 2021, considering that, in the previous year, exports registered an increase of 47%. Francisco Mateus, president of the CVRA, considers that “the number reached until October, based on the export certificates issued by the CVRA, is a good sign of the vitality of Talha Wine and the vibrant way in which producers are producing and promoting this internationally. ancestral method of production.” The official also reinforces, despite being a niche product, which in 2021 represented 0.1% of the Alentejo’s total production, “exports already reach 14 international markets, mainly in North America, South America and Asia, being a wine that shows the harmonious way in which modernity and tradition coexist in the region.” It should be remembered that the total amount of Talha Wine – DOC Alentejo that is bottled and reaches the market never exceeded 80 thousand liters per year, making these values very significant for the region. The Wines of Talha – DOC Alentejo are the result of a unique production process in clay deposits, the so-called “stalhas”, which has remained active in the Alentejo since the time of the Roman occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. In 2010, this production process was recognized within the DOC Alentejo and, since then, the number of producers has continued to increase: in 2021, 23 produced 181,440 liters, of which 73,644 advanced in the certification process. The remaining volume is often used in tourist activities, not reaching the bottling, labeling and entry into the usual commercial circuits. This is also one of the particularities of the wine produced in pots, which gather consumption at the place of production, surrounded by friends, guests and tourists who, these days will have the opportunity to head to the Alentejo and try this unique product with the opening das Talhas from the 11th of November. More

2022-11-07 “Wines of Alentejo in Lisbon” returns in style with 450 wines for tasting More than 70 Alentejo producers promote wines from the region in an event that will also debate sustainability in the wine sector. With more than a dozen editions, “Vinhos do Alentejo em Lisboa” are back in the capital in an event scheduled for the 18th and 19th of November at the CCB – Centro Cultural de Belém. The 12th edition promises to show the unique characteristics of the Alentejo grape varieties, with around 450 wines on display and the presence of more than fifty producers and winemakers in the region. The event starts at 4 pm on Friday, November 18, and until 9 pm fans of a good tasting experience will be able to enjoy whites, reds and rosés from more than 60 Alentejo producers. On Saturday, November 19, the CCB opens its doors to Alentejo Wines at 3:00 pm, in an initiative that runs until 9:00 pm. On the two days of the event, at 18:00, wine lovers will also have the opportunity to learn about the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP), a pioneering initiative in Portugal. The workshop, led by João Barroso, coordinator of WASP, will bring together producers with Sustainable Production Certification. During the two days of the event, participants will also have thematic tastings with the right to debates related to the grape varieties and the particularities of the region's wines. The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA), responsible for the initiative, estimates that more than 3,500 visitors will be present at an event that already has more than a dozen editions with strong participation and which aims to make known the novelties and new harvests of the producers. from Alentejo. All those who wish to have access to the tasting of more than 450 wines, with unique varieties and aromas, can purchase the reusable glass for the value of 10 euros. Video from the last edition: PRESENT PRODUCERS: Tiago Cabaço Winery; Monte das Bagas de Ouro; Mouchão; Tapada de Coelheiros; Adega Herdade das Aldeias de Juromenha; Herdade Paço do Conde; Torre de Palma; Monte da Raposinha; Elite Vinhos; Adega de Borba; Herdade dos Grous; Aromas do Sul, Lda; Herdade dos Machados; Herdade das Servas; Morais Rocha Wines; Figueirinha; Monte do Pintor; Herdade do Perdigão e Monte do Pintor; Monte do Álamo; Quinta do Quetzal; RG Rovisco Garcia; Herdade Grande; Volteface; Casa Clara; Azamor; Fundação Eugénio de Almeida; Herdade da Ajuda; Fundação Abreu Callado; Mainova; Sovibor; Adega de Redondo; Adega Mayor; Herdade da Cabeceira; Família Margaça; Casa Relvas; Paulo Laurenao; Herdade da Candeeira; Reynolds Wine Growers; Guadelim; Casa Agrícola HMR; Pousio Vidigueira; Lima Mayer; Ervideira; Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira, Cuba e Alvito; Casa de Sabicos; Adega de Portalegre Winery; Comenda Grande; João Portugal Ramos; Rocim Wines; Herdade do Peso; Quinta do Paral; Herdade do Pombal; Herdade dos Coteis; Luís Duarte Vinhos; Herdade da Rocha; Casa de Sabicos; Herdade Penedo Gordo; Herdade do Esporão; Carmim; António Maçanita; Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal; Nunes Barata Vinhos; Herdade do Freixo; Monte da Bonança; Torre do Frade & Virgo; J Costa Vargas - Ovelha Negra Wines; Herdade da Malhadinha Nova; Abegoaria; Herdade dos Lagos; Ímpar vinhos, Quinta da Plansel, Encosta das Perdizes e Herdade da Lisboa. More

2022-11-10 Alentejo Wine Route joins the tradition of Saint Martin’s day More

2022-11-15 “Wines of Alentejo in Lisbon” grand return this friday The tasting will include 450 wines from more than 70 Alentejo producers The 12th edition of “Vinhos do Alentejo em Lisboa” starts this Friday and Saturday, November 18 and 19, at the CCB – Centro Cultural de Belém. In the two days of the event, wine lovers and the curious will have the opportunity to taste more than 450 Alentejo references from 71 producers in the region. The doors of “Vinhos do Alentejo em Lisboa” open at 4 pm on Friday, and the event lasts until 9 pm. On the following day, Saturday, the opening hours are extended, from 3 pm to 9 pm so that everyone has the opportunity to learn about the region's news. The exhibition, organized by the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA), will feature, on the two days of the event, at 18:00, with a workshop on the Alentejo Wines Sustainability Program (WASP), led by João Barroso, coordinator of the initiative pioneer in Portugal. In addition to this moment that toasts a greener planet, on Friday, at 7:30 pm, visitors will be able to attend a session on organic wine. On Saturday, participants in the event can learn more about the emblematic Vinho de Talha, in a session scheduled for 7:30 pm and, in addition to a Food pairing session, under the theme “Desserts and wine”. To access the tasting of the 450 red, white and rosé wines there is a cost of 10 euros per person, with a glass included. Attending the “Wines of Alentejo in Lisbon” are 71 Alentejo producers: Tiago Cabaço Winery; Mount of Golden Berries; mouchão; Coelheiros shelter; Herdade das Aldeias de Juromenha winery; Herdade Paço do Conde; Palm Tower; Monte da Raposinha; Elite Wines; Borba Winery; Herdade dos Cranes; Aromas do Sul, Lda; Herdade dos Machados; Herdade das Servas; Morais Rocha Wines; Figueirinha; Painter's Hill; Herdade do Perdigão and Monte do Pintor; Alamo Hill; Quinta do Quetzal; RG Rovisco Garcia; Large Homestead; Turn face; Clara House; Azamor; Eugénio de Almeida Foundation; Herdade da Ajuda; Abreu Callado Foundation; Mainova; Sovibor; Round Cellar; Adega Mayor; Herdade da Cabeceira; Margaça family; House Grass; Paulo Laurenao; Herdade da Candeeira; Reynolds Wine Growers; Guadelin; HMR Agricultural House; Vidigueira fallow; Lima Mayer; Ervideira; Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira, Cuba and Alvito; House of Sabicos; Portalegre Winery Cellar; Great Commendation; João Portugal Ramos; Rocim Wines; Herdade do Peso; Quinta do Paral; Herdade do Pombal; Herdade dos Coteis; Luís Duarte Wines; Herdade da Rocha; House of Sabicos; Penedo Gordo Estate; Herdade do Esporão; Carmine; Antonio Maçanita; Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal; Nunes Cheap Wines; Herdade do Freixo; Bonanza Hill; Frade & Virgo Tower; J Costa Vargas - Ovelha Negra Wines; Herdade da Malhadinha Nova; Abegoria; Herdade dos Lagos; Odd wines; Quinta da Plansel; Encosta das Perdizes and Herdade da Lisboa. PROGRAM: Friday, November 18th 16:00 – Opening of the doors of “Wines of the Alentejo in Lisbon” 18:00 – Workshop on the Sustainability Program for Alentejo Wines (WASP): – “Alentejo Wines – Unique by Nature, Unique by Nature!” 19:30 – Session “What is an organic wine after all?” 21:00 – End of the event Saturday, November 19 15:00 – Opening of the doors of the “Wines of Alentejo in Lisbon” 16:00 – Session “Wine from Talha, an ancient tradition” 18:00 – Workshop on the Sustainability Program for Alentejo Wines (WASP): – “Alentejo Wines – Unique by Nature, Unique by Nature!” 19:30 – Food pairing session “Desserts and wine” 21:00 – End of the event More

2022-12-22 The Wines of Alentejo wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! More

2023-01-02 “Decanters with History”, the exhibition that portrays the Alentejo wine region in iron pieces More

2023-02-24 WASP - Ecodesign, Circularity and Circo Hub Workshop Portugal More

2023-03-02 Wines of Alentejo launch campaign focused on sustainable production: "Since 2015 the working to stay the same” Producers adhering to the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program, a pioneering initiative in the country, already represent 58% of the region's vineyard area. The initiative aims to encourage consumers to reward those who care about producing wine, respecting natural resources and preserving the present and future of the region. “Since 2015 working to keep everything the same”: this is the motto of the campaign that the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) launched this Thursday, March 2nd, and which aims to awaken consumers to the urgency of changing paradigm and for the adoption of sustainable behaviours, while at the same time making known the application, in the region, of the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP), a pioneering initiative in the country and unique with regard to certification of sustainable production. Maintaining the region as we know it is the objective of the WASP that emerged in 2015 and already has 632 members, who already represent 58% of the vineyard area of Alentejo. In addition to the notorious environmental benefits that come with implementing a viticulture that respects natural resources, biodiversity and the rhythm of nature, the adoption of WASP also results in significant economic advantages for producers and, consequently, for the economy of the whole the region. “We want consumers to feel that, by opting for a sustainable Alentejo wine, they are rewarding producers who are concerned with producing wine, respecting natural resources and contributing to improving the present and future of the region: more environmental resources and and, consequently, better social conditions”, emphasizes Francisco Mateus, president of the CVRA. The campaign, which will be online on the main national digital platforms – from social networks to the press – has the signature of the Manhattan Project agency and aims to reach different generations that view sustainability with different degrees of importance, raising awareness of the end consumer for the consumption of wines produced in a sustainable way, a reality that is increasingly present in Alentejo wines. More

2023-03-08 Alentejo heads to Germany to be present at the world's largest wine fair More than 350 wine references from the Alentejo region will be presented at ProWein 2023! The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) will take 352 references of wine from the region to what is the world's largest fair in the sector, ProWein 2023, which will take place on March 19, 20 and 21 in Düsseldorf, Germany. This, which is already the 15th participation of the CVRA in the event that brings thousands of visitors to Germany, will have a stand of more than 180 square meters, where around 30 Alentejo producers will make known the singularities of the region's nectars. Producers adhering to the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP) will also be flagged so that all the sustainability efforts implemented, from vineyards to wineries, are recognized by visitors. Regarding the Alentejo's participation in the sector's largest meeting point worldwide, Francisco Mateus, president of the CVRA, says that "this is a great opportunity to show the quality of the region's wines and continue to grow in the international market, where in recent years Over the years we have been increasingly recognized for our terroir and the singularities that result from it. The successive increase in our value, in our price, abroad reflects that and this is the path we want to continue to follow.” It should be remembered that throughout the year, the CVRA promotes the region and its nectars in different markets, with the aim of making known the wines produced in the Alentejo and the sustainable measures adopted by the region's producers to the wine sector beyond. borders. In 2022, at the latest edition of ProWein – the largest international fair in the wine sector – “Alentejo Friends” was the stand dedicated to producers who guarantee the region’s sustainability at an event that had more than 38,000 visitors from 145 countries. PRODUCERS PRESENT AT PROWEIN 2023: Adega do Monte Branco; Herdade das Servas; Morais Rocha Wines; Figueirinha; Torre de Palma; Susana Esteban; Fitapreta Wines; Tiago Cabaço Winery; Quinta do Mouro; Monte da Raposinha; RG Rovisco Garcia; Monte do Alamo; Monte da Bonança; Sovibor; HMR Pousio Vidigueira; Casa Santos Lima; Vicentino; Rui Reguinga; Herdade Paço do Conde; Herdade do Arrepiado Velho; Divai; Mainova; Herdade do Sobroso; Elite Wines; Volteface; Herdade das Aldeias; Ervideira; Herdade do Perdigão and Monte do Pintor. More

2023-03-27 Tasting course on the Alentejo Wine Route unravels the art of tasting wines More

2023-05-22 12th Alentejo Winegrowing Symposium scheduled for June 22nd and 23rd More

2023-04-27 Alentejo on the move More

2023-05-02 This Friday Alentejo elects the best wines in the region An annual competition organized by the Confraria dos Enófilos do Alentejo, supported by the CVRA, highlights the excellence of more than a hundred wines produced in the region. The Confraria dos Enófilos do Alentejo (CEA) invites the V/Organ de Comunicação Social to participate in the prize-giving ceremony of the 10th edition of the Contest Melhores Vinhos do Alentejo 2023, which will take place this Friday, May 5th. The event will take place at 8 pm at Casa do Alentejo (Rua das Portas de Santo Antão 58, 1150-268), in Lisbon. From 20:00, the institution, supported by the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA), will award a gold, silver and bronze medal for each of the categories of white, red and rosé wine, as well as honorable mentions to the other wines. who distinguished themselves in this edition. This is already the 10th edition, with the highest number of wines in competition ever, in a demonstration of the vitality of the producers of the Alentejo region. The winners, who will be known during the dinner that accompanies the awards ceremony, were evaluated by 25 judges, who tasted and classified 136 wine references from 51 producers from all areas and subregions of Alentejo wineries. "This event is a unique opportunity to highlight Alentejo wine producers and for them to demonstrate their talent and dedication in producing quality wines. of our wines at national and international level." emphasizes Francisco Mateus, president of the CVRA. Regarding the contest “Melhores Vinhos do Alentejo 2023”, which already has 10 editions, Pedro Luiz de Castro, Juiz da Mesa (the equivalent of President of the Board) of CEA, mentions that “the Confraria has been rewarding the extraordinary wine productions Alentejanas, seeking to reward the hard work of the producers and, of course, to promote the Alentejo, our region, our culture, our winemakers and producers and make known the quality of the wine that is produced here”. CEA, whose symbols are the traditional Capote Alentejano, with the brim hat, as well as the insignia, emblem and banner, has played a fundamental role in the dissemination of the vineyard and wine of the region, namely in the historical, cultural, economic and social. It should also be remembered that the Confraria has been organizing various wine tasting courses, visits to wine regions, both national and foreign, the annual competition for the “Best Wines of Alentejo”, and also thematic meetings on the vineyard and of the wine. More

2023-04-26 ANP|WWF and Wines of Alentejo join to make the region even more sustainable In order to ensure even more sustainable wine production practices, ANP|WWF joins the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA) to present improvements in various environmental criteria of the Sustainability of Alentejo Wines (PSVA). Lisbon, April 26, 2023 - ANP|WWF and Vinhos do Alentejo sign a collaboration protocol with a view to improving viticultural practices already put into practice in the region via the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Programme, through a more responsible use of resources natural resources necessary for the cultivation of vines, making these productive systems more resilient and adapted to natural conditions. At the same time, joint work will also be carried out with the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA) through training actions with a view to the practice of ecological restoration. For Ângela Morgado, Executive Director of ANPlWWF “This is a unique project in Portugal and shows that producers are committed to improving their environmental practices, benefiting not only their region and its people, but also the country itself, highlighting it from the other initiatives and achieving a very important differentiation factor for the international recognition of Alentejo wines.” “The Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program was created in 2015 and, therefore, we thought it was time to review the contents in order to improve, add, adapt and make the system even more inclusive. When we looked at improving criteria in the area of biology, ecology and nature conservation, we immediately thought of challenging the ANPlWWF to bring all its experience and knowledge and increase the level of demand and credibility that has guided PSVA since the beginning. Year after year, we have been perfecting processes and, in addition to the notorious environmental benefits, we guarantee our producers considerable economic advantages”, advances João Barroso, PSVA coordinator. The official also explains that “with this partnership we intend to continue to be an example for other national wine regions and, of course, to further increase the preponderance of Alentejo wines across borders”. ANP|WWF and Vinhos do Alentejo recognized the importance of working together on a project that contributes to increasing the ambition of several of the PSVA's environmental criteria. By raising this ambition, the approximately 650 participating winegrowers have the opportunity to progress even further in their sustainability goals, simultaneously obtaining greater recognition in the national and international market. This initiative will involve regional producers, with a view to improving their environmental practices without compromising the quality and profitability of their production. The review of environmental criteria will be carried out in areas such as biodiversity, pesticides, climate and water. With the improvement of agricultural practices, the ANP|WWF wants to contribute to enhancing the sustainable practices already put into practice in the 13,316 hectares of vineyards, which represent 58% of the total area of vineyards in Alentejo. This project will also contribute to deepening the CVRA's knowledge in ecological restoration techniques, which, in turn, will allow farmers to be trained to more effectively promote biodiversity. It should be remembered that the PSVA places the Alentejo region as a pioneer in the implementation of sustainable agriculture measures and that, in 2020, it launched the only sustainable production certification seal in Portugal. Currently, the PSVA already has around 650 members and 13 certified producers. More

2023-05-03 Évora Wine grand return scheduled to 19 and 20 May Praça do Giraldo will host more than 250 references from 40 producers from all over the Alentejo. The biggest wine event in Alentejo is back and full of news. The 8th edition of Évora Wine will take place on the 19th and 20th of May, at Praça do Giraldo, in Évora, and will bring together wine, snacks, Alentejo culture and tourism in what is once again a very popular edition with 250 wines in tasting of 40 producers from the upper and lower Alentejo. The organization estimates to receive about 8 thousand visitors in the two days in which the event takes place. The 8th edition of the biggest wine event in Alentejo has the partnership and support of Turismo do Alentejo, the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA) and Évora City Council. Taking place in the Alentejo capital, Évora Wine aims to make known the diversity of the entire region. “Évora Wine is very important for the wine, gastronomy and tourism sector in Alentejo. It is, in fact, one of the most important tools to bring national and international tourists to Alentejo. This is the only Alentejo wine event with this dimension and concept that allows producers to contact national and foreign consumers in a festive and relaxed environment.” points out Reto Frank Jorg, organizer of the event. Francisco Mateus, president of the CVRA, adds that “this event unites wine, gastronomy and tourism, thus being an excellent combination to promote the Alentejo region. Year after year, Évora Wine has been growing and showing its ability to involve companies, boost tourist activity and showcase Alentejo wines and flavors. It is due to the quality and dynamics that the organization has been able to affirm that the CVRA supports this great event”. Vítor Silva, President of the Alentejo and Ribatejo Regional Tourism Entity concludes that “wine is an unavoidable and attractive topic, which is why it is, without a doubt, one of the main anchors of our tourist offer. Évora Wine has fulfilled this role perfectly. Thus, it is with great pleasure that we are associated with another edition of Évora Wine, which will certainly fill Praça do Giraldo”. Participation in the event is free and wine and region lovers who wish to taste the hundreds of nectars available can purchase a glass, with a support bag, for the amount of 10 euros. This event also has a solidarity character and aims to help the associations Chão dos Meninos and Pão e Paz and, during the two days of the event, the Association “Um dia pela Vida” will be represented in the Square. Remember that Évora Wine first appeared in 2014 with the aim of making known the best that the Alentejo has to offer – from quality wine, to gastronomy, tourism, culture. This year, the organization distinguished itself by promoting various initiatives, from the award ceremony of the “Best Wines of Alentejo” contest, on May 5; to Alqueva Sunset, scheduled for May 20; to the World Congress of Bacchic Confraternities, on June 1st; and also the Wine Day at Feira São João scheduled for June 30th. ABOUT ÉVORA WINE 2023: Évora Wine 2023 will bring many novelties to Praça do Giraldo, in Évora, from May 19th to 20th, and will bring together wines, snacks, wine tourism and Alentejo culture to celebrate the strength of the region. For the biggest edition ever, close to 8 thousand Portuguese and foreign visitors and a record number of associated producers are expected. The eighth edition of the biggest wine event in Alentejo has as partners Turismo do Alentejo, the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission, the Confraria dos Enófilos do Alentejo and Évora City Council. More

2023-05-03 Alqueva Sunset: Alentejo will toast to the sunset with sparkling wines from the region More

2023-05-06 Alentejo distinguishes the 26 best wines in the region 10th edition of the Best Wines of Alentejo Contest The Contest for the Best Wines of Alentejo, organized by the Confraria de Oenophiles of Alentejo, awarded three gold medals, three silver, three bronze and also 17 honorable mentions for each category of white, red and rosé wine. The gold medals were awarded to the white wine «Herdade de São Miguel - Esquecido 2021» delivered to Casa Relvas, the red wine «Cartuxa - Reserva 2017» from the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation, and the rosé wine «Maré Viva 2022» from Adega Cooperativa from Redondo. The silver medal, in the white wine category, was awarded to «Paulo Laureano Private Selection 2019» by PL Wines; the pink wine «Herdade de São Miguel 2022» from Casa Relvas; and the red wine «Herdade das Servas – Reserva 2017» by Serrano Mira. The bronze medals were awarded to the white wine «Margaça – Reserva 2021» from Sociedade Agrícola de Pias; the rosé «Convés 2022» by Enolea, Sociedade Agrícola; and the red «Monte Cascas – Grande Reserva 2015» by Casca Wines. Among the 136 wines in competition from 51 producers from all areas and sub-regions of Alentejo wineries, 26 references were highlighted, tasted, classified and selected by the 25 jury specialists in the sector. Pedro Luiz de Castro, Juiz da Mesa (equivalent to President of the Board), guarantees that “the mission of the Confraria will continue to be to defend the Alentejo, promoting the excellence of the wines that are produced in the region. This competition not only aims to reward the hard work of producers in raising the quality of their wines, but also to reinforce the crucial role that the wine industry plays in the economic and social development of Alentejo.” Since 1991, when the Confraria was created, it has always been an objective to promote the authenticity and purity of Alentejo vineyards and wines, covering historical and cultural aspects, as well as socio-economic ones. The symbols of the Brotherhood are the traditional Capote Alentejano, with the brim hat, the insignia, the emblem and the banner. It should be recalled that the winners were announced last Friday, May 5th, at Casa do Alentejo, in Lisbon, and that this contest has the support of the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA). ABOUT THE CONFRARIA DOS ENOFILOS DO ALENTEJO The Confraria dos Enófilos do Alentejo was formally constituted, by public deed drawn up at Palácio D. Manuel in Évora, on June 29, 1991, with Eng.º João Carvalho Ghira sponsoring the act, as Grand Master of the Collegiate of Oenophiles of St. Vincent. Many of the future Founding Confrades of the Confraria participated in this public act, with the deed of constitution being signed by 23 of them, by Dr. Manuel Carvalho Moniz and by Luísa Charrua, currently a Confrade Sister, and General Secretary of CEA. ABOUT THE ALENTEJo REGIONAL WINEGROWING COMMISSION The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) was created in 1989 and is responsible for the protection and defense of the Alentejo DOC and the Alentejo Geographical Indication, certification and control of origin and quality, promotion and promotion of sustainability. Assuming high standards of rigor, transparency and impartiality, CVRA is a certification body accredited by ISO/IEC 17065:2014, with its physical-chemical and sensory analysis laboratories accredited by ISO/IEC 17025:2018. It also has ISO 14001:2015 certification, due to CVRA's strong commitment to the environment. More

2023-05-15 Wines of Alentejo return to the capital with more than 450 wines for tasting Event that is already an icon of the sector will count on 56 producers from the region. The Wines of Alentejo are back in the capital to toast the 13th edition of one of the most important events in the wine sector in Portugal. The “Wines of Alentejo in Lisbon” initiative is scheduled for the 2nd and 3rd of June at the CCB – Centro Cultural de Belém (Praça do Império, 1449-003 Lisboa). From whites, reds and rosés to sparkling wines and liqueur wines, starting at 4 pm on Friday, June 2, wine and vine lovers will have the opportunity to taste more than 450 of the best wines produced by the 56 producers in the Alentejo region. On Saturday, June 3rd, the CCB opens its doors at 3:00 pm, closing at 9:00 pm on both days of the event. The showcase for the dissemination of Alentejo nectars honors the region's commitment to sustainability, by reusing all the materials and stalls present at the events held in 2022, in Lisbon and Porto. In this way, the Wines of Alentejo intend to minimize the usual environmental impact of this type of event and contribute to an even more sustainable future. Promoted by the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA), on Friday, June 2nd, the event also features seminars and lectures related to the grape varieties and particularities of the region's wines and Talha Wine, in the words of speaker Luís Pedro Amorim, director of the CVRA Chamber of Tasters. On Saturday, June 3, there will be several Alentejo producers with sustainable production certification, as well as Joana Faria, executive director of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Portugal, in sessions dedicated to sustainability and good practices that can be implemented in the vineyards. to the cellars, for the future of nature. Finally, Vicente Themudo de Castro, consultant, journalist and responsible for the Albatroz Group's wine area, in a food pairing session, will reveal the perfect pairings for the wines. Tickets can now be purchased through ticketline.pt, for 10 euros, and will also be available for purchase at the CCB entrance, at 12 euros per person. These values include a reusable glass and tasting of all wines present. Program Friday, June 2nd 16h00 – Opening of doors of “Wines from Alentejo in Lisbon” 17:30 – Session “Vinho de Talha, an ancient tradition” 7:30 pm – Session “Awaken the senses! Aromas and flavors in wine” 21:00 – End of event Saturday, June 3rd 15:00 – Doors open at “Wines from Alentejo in Lisbon” 16h00 – Session on the Sustainable Production Seal of the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (PSVA) 18h00 – Session “What if your wine of choice contributed to helping to take care of our Forest?” 7:30 pm – Food pairing workshop 21:00 – Closing of the event Producers Participating Ervideira; Monte do Álamo; Adega de Borba; Herdade Grande; Herdade das Servas; Herdade dos Grous; Casa de Sabicos; Torre de Palma; Monte da Raposinha; Fundação Eugénio de Almeida; Herdade dos Machados; Elite Vinhos; Herdade da Mingorra; Lima Mayer & Companhia; António Maçanita; Herdade dos Coteis; Mamoré de Borba – Sovibor; Mouchão; Tiago Cabaço Winery; Herdade Paço do Conde; Esporão; Tapada de Coelheiros; Dona Maria; Saturno; Comenda Grande; Morais Rocha; Carmim/Reguengos; Herdade da Malhadinha Nova; Adega de Juromenha; Adega Mayor; Casa Agrícola Hmr, Pousio Vidigueira; Luís Duarte Vinhos; Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira Cuba e Alvito; Herdade da Lisboa; Ímpar; Figueirinha; Herdade do Freixo; RG Rovisco Garcia; Aromas do Sul; Herdade dos Casarões – Divai; Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal; Quinta do Quetzal; Reynolds Wine Growers; Monte das Bagas de Ouro; Paulo Laureano; Nunes Barata Vinhos; Guadelim; Torre do Frade & Virgo; J Costa Vargas; Adega de Redondo; Internacional Vinhos; Abegoaria; Quinta do Paral; Casa Relvas; Herdade da Ajuda; Herdade do Rocim More

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2023-06-06 Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Programa awarded by "Prémios Verdes" The Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP) was, this Monday, the date on which the World Environment Day was marked, distinguished in the Green Awards, an initiative of the magazine Visão, in partnership with the group Águas de Portugal, which aims to award individual people, companies and organizations that stand out in Portugal in the area of the environment. This year, the award in the “Action” category was awarded to the initiative in the area of sustainability by the Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA). The initiative is divided into 10 categories and, according to the organizers, aims to “recognize, disseminate and reward good practices and examples of excellence that stand out for their contribution to the environment and sustainable development within the framework of the current climate emergency.” “It is with great pride that we receive this award, which places the wine sector and the Alentejo at the forefront with regard to the implementation of policies and measures that allow the Alentejo viticulture to be carried out in an environmentally conscious, socially responsible and economically viable way” , points out João Barroso, program coordinator, recalling that “the WASP already has 638 associated members, representing more than 58% of the vineyard area of Alentejo.” The quality and originality of the project, the impact on society and the potential for replication were some of the evaluation criteria for the candidates and through which the jury's decisions were unanimously taken. It should be recalled that WASP, for promoting more sustainable practices at an environmental, social and economic level in Alentejo vineyards and wineries, has already been distinguished with numerous international awards, from “The Drinks Business Green Awards”; the European Business Promotion Awards, an initiative of the European Commission and coordinated, in Portugal, by IAPMEI; the title of European Ambassador for Rural Innovation for the LIAISON project, a European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability, also launched by the European Commission; and also with the “Sustainability Initiative Award” from the IRGAwards, an initiative of Deloitte. More

2023-06-14 Alentejo among the best wine destinations in the world Distinction based on the analysis of 200 references of wines present on the largest evaluation site in the world, Vivino Alentejo was highlighted as one of the best virin destinations in the world. The distinction, the result of an analysis based on the evaluation of 200 wines references present in the largest evaluation site in the world - the vivino - attributed to the Alentejo region to 12th position. The study of the liability of the London Travel Agency CV Villas granted first place to Champagne in France, followed by Provence quishes and Napa Valley in the US. “Congratulations Alentejo, congratulations to our producers, congratulations to all Alentejo. We are and are very proud of the work we have been developing, the flavors and, of course, the experiences we provide, because drinking wine is also an emotional experience and we have this factor in mind in the art of well serving and welcoming. To Alentejo, who comes, wants to come back! ”, Points out Francisco Mateus, chairman of the Alentejo Regional Wine Committee (CVRA). The study was motivated by the growing search on Google for "Wine Holiday" and "Vineyard Tours", expressions that last year recorded a 22% and 50% increase in research. Thus, CV Villas has decided to analyze those who could be the best places to suggest to lovers of good nectars and wine tourism, analyzing data from 200 from the main wines of Vivino-the world's largest platform for wine evaluations-classifying them by region and totaling classifications to obtain a total score. Once ordered from the largest to the smallest, they managed to reveal the places where tourists can taste the best quality wine. This is no longer the first equivalent distinction. It is recalled that in 2022, the Alentejo was highlighted by the New York New York New York newspaper as one of the 52 destinations to visit by travelers who want to be part of the solution to problems such as climate change. The implementation in the region of the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP) motivated the distinction in 7th position in the published list. More

2023-06-14 June 22 and 23: the future of the winegrowing sector in debate in Alentejo Alentejo initiative receives researchers, winemakers and producers from various worldwide regions. The 12th Alentejo Vitiviniculture Symposium, one of the most important debate forums in the winemaker in Portugal, is scheduled for June 22 and 23, at the Alentejo Science and Technology Park (PACT) in Herdade da Barra Rala (street Luís Adelino Fonseca, 7005-345 Évora). Focusing on sustainability and future trends of wine and vineyards, the initiative has been taking place every three years since 1988. In two days of the event, the estimated 150 participants will have the opportunity to listen and share knowledge with about three dozen professionals, researchers, winemakers and producers from various worldwide regions. In debate, topics such as the castes of the future of the Alentejo region, climate change and the biological paradigm of the vineyards will be addressed. The communication of sustainability, wine in the future food chain, packaging and water and soils are themes that will also be put on the table. The opening session of the Symposium takes place at 9:45 am and will be in charge of Francisco Mateus, chairman of the Alentejo Regional Wine Committee (CVRA), which points out that "discussing the future and sustainability has become inseparable to the wine sector, so this Event is extremely important to share knowledge, experiences and best practices with national and international experts, looking at the development and innovation of the sector. ” Participants wishing to participate in the largest international wine and sustainability forum in the country may register through this link. To be present on a day of the event, the value is 85 euros per person, and for both days of the symposium, is 170 euros, being the participation at the dinner of the 35 euros symposium. The initiative is the responsibility of CVRA, the Alentejo Technical Association of Viticultures (ATAVA), the Alentejo Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDRA), the Alentejo Regional Directorate of Agriculture (Drapal) and the University of Évora. It is recalled that Alentejo has been highlighted as a sustainable winemaker par excellence, so the 12th Alentejo Vitiviniculture Symposium reaffirms the region's commitment to environmental, social and economic sustainability in vineyards and wineries. More

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2023-08-17 Wine tourism in Alentejo: more than a dozen programs to celebrate the harvest Wine tourism in Alentejo: more than a dozen programs to celebrate the harvest! Wine tastings, night harvests, grape stomping or gastronomic experiences are some of the options available throughout the Alentejo region. alentejana can be enchanted by the unique flavors, climate and landscapes of the region. The Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA) gathered some of the available options: Alentejo Wine Route, Évora On the Alentejo Wine Route, a space with the CVRA signature, it is possible not only to taste six different wines, but also to design a tailor-made route to get to know in depth the art of making wine in the region. Address: Rua Cinco de Outubro nº 88, 7000-854 Évora Price: €5 per tasting. No reservation required. Fita Preta, Évora From the 20th of August, Fita Preta invites you to harvest with maximum freshness, in a program that starts very early, still at dawn. In addition to the harvest, the invitation includes oenology activities in the cellar and lunch at Paço Medieval with tasting of five wines. Address: Paço do Morgado de Oliveira, EM527 Km10, Nossa Senhora da Graça do Divor, 7000-016 Évora Price: From €125 per person (p.p.) Reservations: enoturismo@fitapreta.com or (+351) 918 266 993 Adega José de Sousa, Reguengos de Monsaraz Activities at Adega José de Sousa will last until September 3rd, with the option of choosing between a program with or without lunch. The visit to Adega Nova and Adega dos Potes and the tasting of three wines accompanied by regional products are part of the program without lunch. The meal includes gazpacho, chicken pies, cheeses and other Alentejo delicacies. Address: Rua de Mourão 1, 7200-291 Reguengos de Monsaraz Price: €28 (without lunch) and €60 (with lunch) p.p. Reservations: josedesousa@jmfonseca.pt or (+351) 918 269 569 Tapada de Coelheiros, Arraiolos From the 17th of August to the 18th of September it will be possible to follow and experience all the stages of the harvest at Tapada de Coelheiros. The visit begins in the field to understand the different stages of grape maturation and understand when they are perfect to be harvested and includes a tour of the property, where you can observe part of the fauna and flora. This is followed by a visit to the cellar and a tasting of five wines, paired with a plate of snacks and typical products from the region. Address: Tapada de Coelheiros 7040-202 Igrejinha, Arraiolos Price: €70 p.p. Reservations: enoturismo@coelheiros.pt or (+351) 266 470 000 Santa Vitória, Beja For two hours, the producer from Beja will present Santa Vitória wines. The dawn is at 11:00 am, when the harvest kits are delivered and you go on a tour of the vineyards with an explanation and grape picking. Later, participants can count on a visit to the cellar, led by winemaker Marta Maia and, before ending the morning, a visit to the barrel cellar and a wine tasting accompanied by regional snacks is planned. Address: Sociedade Agro-Industrial, SA Herdade da Malhada 7800-730 Santa Vitória Price: From €35 p.p. Reservations: campo@vilagale.com or (+351) 284 970 100 Herdade do Esporão, Reguengos de Monsaraz In the year celebrating its 50th anniversary, Esporão celebrates the harvest with a program that includes visits, grape picking, wine tasting, lunch and a harvest kit. On the 1st of September, Herdade do Esporão welcomes participants from 10 am with a welcome coffee and delivery of the harvest kit. This is followed by a visit to the vineyard with grape picking and to the cellars and basement. Afterwards, participants are entitled to a wine tasting accompanied by regional cheeses and sausages. The program can end or continue with lunch at the Wine Bar. Address: Herdade do Esporão 7200-207 Reguengos de Monsaraz Price: €60 p.p. (without lunch) or €115 p.p. (with lunch) Reservations: reservas@esporao.com Mainova, Arraiolos “Moinante” is the one who sleeps during the day, because he's been partying all night and is also the name of the grape harvest experience at Adega Maionova. The Moinante Experience, available on the 25th of August, 1st and 8th of September, proposes a nocturnal harvest, with a program that starts at 10 pm with the reception of guests with a welcome drink and welcome kit. This is followed by a visit to the cellar and the preparation of participants with reflective vests, flashlights and pruning shears. The harvest lasts until 1 am, when supper with wine tasting is served. Address: Herdade da Fonte Santa Estrada Nacional372-1, 7040-669 Vimieiro, Arraiolos Price: €120 p.p. Reservations: enoturismo@mainova.pt or (+351) 910732526 (limited places) Herdade do Rocim, Cuba At Herdade do Rocim there is the possibility to opt for two programs. The “A bush in the Rocim harvest”, which costs 35 euros, runs from Tuesday to Saturday throughout the month of August, and takes visitors to learn about the harvest process, ending with a varied loofah made up of local products. Or the “Tip on foot with Embalo” which takes place on September 9, costs 65 euros and starts at 11 am with a wine tasting, accompanied by Alentejo cheeses and sausages, followed by a visit to the vineyard to discover the vintage process. This program also includes lunch and ends with foot treading to the sound of Alentejo singing. Address: Estrada Nacional 387 Apartado 64, 7940-909 Cuba Price: From €35 p.p. Reservations: enoturismo@herdadedorocim.com Torre de Palma, Monforte Respecting the Roman roots in Torre de Palma, wine is celebrated in “Lusitania”, just as in the Roman period. The “rustic vinalia” marks the beginning of the harvest in mid-August, as well as the beginning of the harvest program and ends at the end of September, celebrating the “meditrinalia”, the date on which the must is consecrated. The program includes a welcome to Torre de Palma, delivery of the harvest kit, visit to the vineyards and manual harvesting of the grapes and selection, must tasting, lunch or dinner at the Palma Restaurant with drinks included. Address: Torre de Palma Wine Hotel – Monforte Price: €60 p.p. Reservations: reservas@torredepalma.com or (+351) 245 038 890 João Portugal Ramos, Estremoz Nature'ing with Wine begins with a visit to the viewpoint, where you can see the extensive plain of vineyards, followed by a trip to the vineyard and grape picking. Returning to the cellar, the visitor is challenged to experience the traditional stepping in marble vats. The four and a half hour program continues with a visit to the winery and cellars and ends with a vintage lunch with two different menus, paired with João Portugal Ramos wines. Address: Vila Santa, Estrada Nacional 4, 7100-149 Estremoz Price: €80 p.p. (Minimum four people) Reservations: https://www.jportugalramos.com/pt/natureing-with-wine/ Adega de Vidigueira, Cuba and Alvito, Vidigueira The six-hour program includes visiting members' vineyards and discovering the art of harvesting. In the middle of the morning there is a break for “bucha”, filled with some delicacies from the region, such as bread from Vidigueira, black pork sausage, cheese, olives and crackling. After the snack, it's time to return to the winery and get to know the winemaking process up close, and the activity ends with a tasting lunch at Casa das Talhas. Address: Bairro Industrial 7960-305 Vidigueira Price per person: €60 p.p. (Minimum four people) Reservations: https://adegavidigueira.pt Adega Mayor, Campomaior From the 13th of August to the 18th of September, Adega Mayor promotes different wine tourism programs, subject to prior booking and with a limited number of 12 participants per group. The “Mayor Harvest” program costs 45 euros per person and, in addition to the visit to the vineyard and the cellar, includes must tasting and a workshop with tasting of four of the producer's wines. Address: Herdade da Argamassas, 7370-171 Campo Maior, Portugal Price: €45 p.p. Reservations: enoturismo@adegamayor.pt Quinta da Fonte Souto, Portalegre Quinta da Fonte Souto has two distinct programmes. The “Open Days” which are free and take place on the mornings of August 19th, September 17th and October 22nd. These days with limited reservations offer the possibility to walk through the vineyards and taste nectars from Quinta da Fonte Souto. The complete harvest programs include a guided tour of the farm, a tour of the vineyard, tasting of three wines and participation in harvest activities. The program can end here and cost 20 euros or include a picnic and cost 40 euros. Address: Estrada de Alegrete, Reguengo and São Julião, 7300-404 Price: From €20 p.p. Reservations: reservas@fontesouto.com or (+351) 910 104 292 More

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2023-11-08 Wines of Alentejo raise the level of sustainability with WASP 2.0 In an unprecedented partnership, ANP|WWF, the University of Évora and CVRA come together to make the region even more sustainable The Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA) presents PSVA2.0, the new version of the Alentejo Wine Sustainability Program, which, improved in partnership with the NGO ANP|WWF and the University of Évora, intends to continue to place the wine region at the forefront of sustainable practices. The objective is that producers adhering to the PSVA – which already represent 58% of the total vineyard area in Alentejo – can, through more responsible use of the resources necessary for growing vineyards, make production more resilient and adapted to natural conditions, in Basically, “maintain Alentejo as we know it and, regardless of the passing of the years, ensure that the wines have the same quality, without compromising the environment and responding in the best possible way to the growing pressures arising from climate change”, says João Barroso, sustainability program coordinator. This review of the PSVA was carried out with a close eye on aspects such as biodiversity, pesticides, climate and water and the new version now includes two new chapters, making a total of 20. A section dedicated to “Resilience and adaptation” was added. to climate change”, in which you can find variables such as adaptation and mitigation measures to climate change, or the assessment of the need for water or the carbon footprint; and a chapter on “Circular Economy” was included, which highlights issues related to materials and equipment or winemaking by-products and waste. Although the 171 evaluation criteria were maintained, 74% were improved and 29 new items were included, highlighting variables such as the use of more resilient grape varieties and genetic diversity; the efficiency of production factors (such as water and electricity); promoting responsible wine consumption among consumers; gender pay equity; or, even, the contribution to the social inclusion of people with disabilities. This evolution is even more significant when, three years after the launch of the country's first sustainable production seal, there are now 20 producers bearing the certification, thus giving consumers the guarantee that those wines comply with good energy-saving practices. resources, promote biodiversity, use renewable energy, protect soil or encourage initiatives that involve the entire community in adopting sustainable behaviors. With the partnership with ANPlWWF, Vinhos do Alentejo increased the level of demand and credibility that has guided the PSVA since the beginning and will give certified producers a transition period of two years to adapt to the improvements now being implemented. For ANPlWWF Food Coordinator, Tiago Luís, “this is a unique project and shows that producers are committed to improving their environmental practices, benefiting their region and its people, but also the country itself, standing out from the rest. other initiatives and achieving a very important differentiating factor for the international recognition of Alentejo Wines.” It is worth remembering that the protocol with ANP|WWF was signed in October 2022 and is considered by the parties as “unprecedented due to such fruitful cooperation between an NGO and the agricultural sector”. More

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2023-11-27 The ambassador of Alentejo wines in Brazil, the main export market, is already known Vinícius Santiago is the winner of the title disputed between six finalists who were present in the Alentejo region in November for the already emblematic competition. The Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA) has just chosen the winner of the 10th edition of the “Alentejo 2023 Best Sommelier Competition”, an already emblematic competition in the region that chooses the person who will be responsible for bringing Alentejo knowledge and flavors to the largest export market, Brazil. Vinícius Santiago was highlighted as the winner of the competition, whose title was contested by six finalists. The panel of judges – composed of João Geirinhas, president of the jury, partner and director of Grandes Escolhas magazine; Marc Pinto, wine director at Fifty Seconds Martin Berasategui; Ivo Peralta, sommelier at Jncquoi Club; Tiago Caravana, Marketing Director at CVRA; and Domingos Meirelles, director of Exponor Brasil – elected Vinícius Santiago, as the Best Sommelier Vinhos do Alentejo in Brazil for his excellence in the practical service test, for his knowledge of the wine region and for the way in which he was able to convey this knowledge in this test, crossing information in an interesting and creative way. The finalists were in Alentejo last week, from November 20th to 24th, they were selected after going through the selection phases and practical tests. The competition had more than 60 entries who were asked various questions about the Alentejo, its wines and culture, and of these, only 21 experts continued to the practical tests that took place in June, in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The finalists in this edition included sommeliers Bruno Margulhano, representative of Florence Vinhos; Diego Arrebola, partner and ambassador of the Ary wine brand and two-time winner of the title of “Best Sommelier in Brazil” by the Brazilian Association of Sommeliers; Marcus Vinicius Medrazi, professor of international certifications (IWC and AWC) at ISG and founding partner of THEU Vinho; Pedro Barcellos, professor at ABS-RJ and sommelier at Bazzar à Vins; Vinícius Conde, state director of the Sommelier School; and Vinícius Santiago, professor at ABS-RJ, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and Eno Cultura and sommelier at Víssimo Group. Remember that this is an initiative aimed at the largest export market for Alentejo wines, with the signature of the CVRA, with a view to strengthening the relationship between Alentejo and Brazil, the country to which Alentejo wines are exported, until June 2023 , 7% more in value and 10% in volume, compared to the same period last year, representing 16.5 million euros and 4.7 million liters. More