Are there vegetarian or vegan options available?

Yes, vegetarian options like silarcas with eggs and asparagus with eggs are offered; vegan dishes include feijão com cardos.

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the itinerary and facilities are designed to accommodate wheelchairs and strollers.

How long does the tasting experience last?

The full four-moment journey typically takes between 2 and 3 hours.

Can I purchase wines after the tasting?

Yes, Honrado Vineyards offers their wines for purchase following the experience.

What languages are available for the guided visit?

Tours and tastings are available in Portuguese and English.

Is the menu subject to change?

Menus may vary depending on seasonal ingredient availability from local producers.

Alentejo Wine & Food Journey with Honrado Vineyards | Guided Tour | Events

Vila de Frades, tucked within Portugal’s Beja district, is home to Honrado Vineyards’ signature experience: O Alentejo em Harmonia (4 momentos). This guided sensory journey unpacks the essence of Alentejo’s rich cultural and culinary roots across four carefully curated moments—each pairing tradition with the region’s celebrated wines. Alentejo’s landscape is marked by rolling plains, cork oak forests, and vineyards thriving under an intense Mediterranean sun, all contributing to its distinct terroir. Honrado Vineyards channels this environment into its wines and cuisine, offering a trip that goes beyond taste to connect guests with a place and heritage.

The adventure begins at the Adega-Museu Cella Vinaria Antiqua, a museum-winery that shares the historical winemaking techniques unique to Alentejo, where guests first sample the Honrado Novum Branco. From there, the flavors unfold: rustic starters like bread, cured meats, olives, and regional cheeses paired with the Novum Palhete, a fresh, slightly sparkling wine typical of the area’s style. Next comes a traditional sopa—cozido de grão with black pork sausages—accompanied by a robust Talha Tinto, fermented in ancient clay amphorae reflecting local winemaking heritage. The final moment offers a sweet break with an almond and gila dessert alongside Talha Premium Branco, a refined white wine embodying Alentejo’s balance between warmth and minerality.

What makes Honrado Vineyards so unique is their seamless integration of storytelling, taste, and place. The experience is accessible to wheelchair users and families with strollers, making it welcoming for many travelers seeking authentic connection with Portugal’s southern heartland. Each dish and sip supports local producers and carries forward generations-old methods that help sustain the region’s environment and culture.

For travelers building an itinerary around Alentejo’s outdoors—from cork oak trails to quiet villages—this four-moment journey is a standout cultural waypoint that pairs perfectly with hiking, biking, or simply soaking up the vast skies of southern Portugal.