Herdade do Esporão
About
A vast estate in the rolling Alentejo plains that combines serious winemaking with olive oil production, a restaurant, and an archaeology museum. The Esporão Reserva wines are consistently excellent, but the real gems are the single-vineyard and amphora-aged wines. The estate's commitment to sustainability includes solar power, water recycling, and regenerative agriculture.
Why It's a Hidden Gem
A complete wine tourism destination in the Alentejo with a restaurant, museum, and amphora wines — yet almost unknown outside Portugal.
Wines
Wine Styles
Standout Bottles
- Esporão Reserva Tinto
- Esporão Private Selection
Tags
Location
Herdade do Esporão, 7200-999 Reguengos de Monsaraz, Portugal
Practical Info
Appointment
Hours
Daily 10:00-19:00 (Mar-Oct), 10:00-18:00 (Nov-Feb)
Tasting
From €undefined+
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Address
Herdade do Esporão, 7200-999 Reguengos de Monsaraz, Portugal
Website
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