The hot, dry region occupies more than one third of the mainland area of Portugal.

It is one of the largest wine regions of Portugal, enjoying a warm and dry climate, with an excellent “terroir”, which results in excellent quality wines of international recognition.
The region is also well known for its cork-oak trees whose bark is used to make world-class wine corks.

Alentejo has been a key center of Portugal’s wine renaissance over the past few decades. Although wine production here was once dominated by a handful of government-supported cooperatives, the quantity of premium wine now generated by the region’s independent smallholdings is impressive. 

Alentejo wines are full of strong aromatic exuberance, round and smooth, with a unique ability to be drunk while young, but knowing how to age with distinction
White wines are mildly acidic with tropical flavors.
Red wines are full-bodied, rich in tannins and with aromas of wild and red berries.

Main white varietals: Antão Vaz, Roupeiro & Arinto with Antão Vaz being the star grape of the region showing good acidity and tropical fruit flavours.

Main Red varietals: Aragonez (Tempranillo), Trincadeira & Alicante Bouschet.
Many of the new generation Alentejo reds incorporate international grapes such as Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon which show well in this terroir.