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Join Adega da Cartuxa’s Programa Vindimas Especial 2025 to engage with the vibrant tradition of grape harvesting in Portugal’s Alentejo region. Participate in grape selection and stomping, followed by a tasting of six exquisite wines paired with local bites.
Join Adega da Cartuxa’s Programa Vindimas Especial 2025 to engage with the vibrant tradition of grape harvesting in Portugal’s Alentejo region. Participate in grape selection and stomping, followed by a tasting of six exquisite wines paired with local bites.
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Operated by Adega da Cartuxa · Évora, Distrito de Évora
Every September and early October, Adega da Cartuxa invites visitors to step into the season of grape harvest at their historic Quinta de Valbom estate, located just outside Évora, Portugal. This immersive Programa Vindimas Especial 2025 offers an authentic introduction to traditional winemaking deeply rooted in the Alentejo region's rich soils and warm climate.
Set against a backdrop of whitewashed manor buildings and sprawling vineyards, participants engage hands-on in grape selection and the age-old ritual of grape stomping. Donning traditional harvest attire provided in a special kit, guests connect with centuries of agricultural craft in a way that blends physical participation with cultural insight.
The estate itself sits on a distinctive limestone terroir typical of southern Portugal, where oak and cork trees fringe vineyards of carefully tended Castelão, Aragonês, and Trincadeira grapevines. The landscape here is both evocative and rugged, shaped by Mediterranean sun and wind, nurturing grapes that produce some of Portugal’s most expressive red and white wines.
The program culminates in a curated tasting of six premium wines paired with regional delicacies reflecting Évora’s culinary heritage. For those who want to extend the experience, a meal option is available in the city’s Enoteca Cartuxa, deepening the connection between vineyard to table.
Adega da Cartuxa stands out in the world of wine tourism by offering campers not just observation but active participation, weaving in hands-on tradition with expert guidance. For travelers seeking a meaningful seasonal adventure, this harvest program offers a rare chance to savor history, landscape, and flavor in one of Portugal’s most evocative viticultural areas.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Participants should be able to walk short distances and stand for periods; no special fitness required.
No previous experience is needed; the program includes guidance for all participants.
No, participants must be 18 or older for safety and regulation reasons.
Dress comfortably and wear sturdy shoes; a traditional kit is provided to enhance the experience.
Yes, wines tasted during the program are available for purchase through Adega da Cartuxa.
The program includes regional snacks during the tasting; a full meal is optional at the Enoteca Cartuxa in Évora.
Each experience runs approximately 2 to 3 hours, including activities and tasting.
Adega da Cartuxa is a leading estate rooted in Alentejo’s centuries-old winemaking traditions, embodying both heritage and innovation.
The estate practices sustainable viticulture to protect soil health and maintain the biodiversity of the region’s fragile Mediterranean ecosystem.
Adega da Cartuxa is a historic winery and visitor destination located at Quinta de Valbom in Évora, Distrito de Évora. The site is associated with the Fundação Eugénio de Almeida and offers guided winery tours, curated tastings and direct retail of wines and oils. Visitors can choose a 90‑minute Visita sem Prova to explore the birthplace of the estate's wines and oils, with tastings and products available for purchase. The Cartuxa tasting combines a guided Adega Cartuxa tour with a sampling of three selected wines from the Fundação Eugénio de Almeida, delivered in an immersive 90‑minute session that highlights local history and production. The Sto. Inácio de Loyola experience presents a longer tasting element within the same 90‑minute framework, pairing a visit to the original Cartuxa winery with six premium wines from the Fundação. From September 1 to October 3 the Programa Vindimas Especial 2025 invites guests to participate in traditional harvest activities at Adega Cartuxa. Participants can take part in grape selection and stomping, wear traditional harvest attire and taste six wines paired with regional delicacies. This seasonal program emphasizes hands‑on winemaking practices and the cultural heritage of the Quinta de Valbom. All offerings are presented as guided experiences at the historic Adega Cartuxa in Évora, designed for visitors seeking authentic Alentejo wine tasting, local history and seasonal harvest participation. Tours typically last ninety minutes and include informative commentary on viticulture, winemaking processes and the estate's connection with regional gastronomy and cultural preservation and seasonal educational opportunities for visitors.
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