Authentic Alentejo Wine Experiences at Herdade da Rocha Boutique Lodge

Herdade da Rocha Boutique Lodge — Wine Tours in Aldeia da Mata, Portalegre

Discover Alentejo wine: winery tours, tastings and harvest days

Herdade da Rocha Boutique Lodge is a winery and boutique hospitality venue in Aldeia da Mata, Portalegre, offering a range of wine tasting, winery tours, and enotourism experiences in Alentejo. Visitors can choose guided experiences that explain the estate’s winemaking, terroir and grape varieties while sampling carefully curated wines.

Popular experiences and what to expect

• Visita & Prova “Vinhos que pintam” — an exclusive sensory tasting of three expressive red wines served in handcrafted Siza Vieira bowls, paired with traditional and gourmet flavors. Ideal for visitors seeking a memorable tasting format.
• Visita & Prova Clássica — a guided tour of the winery followed by a tasting of three signature wines that illustrate the estate’s philosophy and terroir.
• Visita & Prova monovarietais — focused tastings of single-variety wines to explore the character of Portuguese grape varieties.
• Visita & Prova clássica com queijos — a classic tasting paired with local cheeses for small groups and couples.
• Visita à adega — a short, informative tour of production areas and estate history for those who prefer a non-tasting overview.

Seasonal and immersive offerings

• Dia de vindima (Harvest Day) — participate in the grape harvest, enjoy traditional snacks in the vineyards and a three-course lunch paired with estate wines. This harvest experience provides hands-on insight into the winemaking process.
• Piquenique — outdoor picnics from April to October featuring regional flavors and house wines in a tranquil vineyard setting.
• Pacote “Visita & Prova clássica + almoço ou jantar” — combines a guided tour, tasting and a chef-recommended meal paired with Herdade da Rocha wines.

Why choose Herdade da Rocha Boutique Lodge?

• Located in Aldeia da Mata, Portalegre — positioned in the Alentejo wine region.
• Offers a mix of educational tours and relaxed tasting formats suitable for novices and connoisseurs.
• Seasonal experiences like harvest days and picnics provide authentic enotourism opportunities.

Practical details & planning tips

• Book guided tours and tastings in advance to secure preferred dates.
• Picnics operate seasonally (April–October); harvest events occur during vintage season.
• Small-group formats such as cheese-paired tastings are well suited for couples and intimate visits.

For visitors searching for “Herdade da Rocha wine tasting”, “winery tours Portalegre”, or “Alentejo harvest experiences”, Herdade da Rocha Boutique Lodge presents structured, authentic options that combine vineyard scenery with focused wine education and curated food pairings.