I could try to tell you the tale of Baron Bodo von Buremmer, his second chance at life, his…read moreretirement plan, and the 3000 roses he planted for his late wife, but I wouldn't do it justice. The wine cellar, like the vineyard soil, is unusually impacted by the salty Atlantic air; you'll notice how it has caused unique changes in what once was a solid grey paint on the ceiling and walls. We toured the grounds with Otto the chocolate Labrador, tasted seven fabulous wines, and left the vineyard with bottles of our own. I hope to have more shipped to the States, ASAP! Casal Sta. Maria is a can't miss stop on your Sintra itinerary.

We had a wonderful tour and tasting here. We took home several bottles of wine and loved hearing…read moreabout the family business.

Empyrean and cavernous, the massive casks, offset by the ostentatious candelabras created a…read morefairy-tale experience for those lucky enough to have the entire venue to themselves to bask in moments and sip wine. We were beguiled by the monk's incantations, then rocked out when they pivoted to popular music. We enjoyed the function hall, the staff was amazing, they brought the food out quickly, no one ever had an empty glass, and the venue, overall, was an A+. The only criticism one might have is the outside does not match the inside. Outside of the venue looked industrial, purposeful, and not polished. But, who cares! Look at my pictures of how Adega Regional de Colares is on the inside, because, as we all know, it's what's inside that counts.

We only spent about ten minutes at Adega Regional de Colares but it was worth stopping. This is a…read morebig warehouse where wine casks of various sizes are stored to age wine. Historically, this was the aging building of a single winery. Now, different vineyards rent space for their casks to age. As the picture shows, it is quite picturesque. We were told they have a banquet room which is used for weddings and other large parties. Unfortunately we didn't get to see the room but were told it was beautiful. In fact, our guide had wanted to have his wedding banquet there recently, but his budget didn't quite allow it. They also do tastings but we didn't partake this time around. They also have a nice selection of wines for sale that were aged there.

Winery tour is available and their appointments are somewhat flexible…read more Tastings are €12 for premium and €5 for standard. It is still possible to do a tasting without an appointment, but it is always a good idea to call ahead because the location is in middle of nowhere. You can always opt out on the tour and go straight to the tasting at the bar. This winery also sells the famous olive oil that you perhaps may have seen in the various restaurants in Portugal. Prices are decent, so stock up if you can or if your luggage allows it. Obviously, they also sell all the wines on the tasting menu lists. They do not ship to the United States, but they have referrals of their distributors (mostly in the East Coast and one from Seattle). Wines varies here, so have a good idea of what you might want to try. The profile from each of the menu is quite different and you can only choose four of each tasting menu. The tasting menu has at least 8 to 12 choices. If you have the car and the time, it is worth making a stop at this winery. Saluté!

Fantastic Tour for a reasonable price! Had a great time at Bacalhoa in Azeitao. For 12 Euros, you…read moreget a tour of the palace, view two art exhibits and taste 3 wines!! Our fabulous tour guide Joaquim, was extremely knowledgeable about the palace, art and wine. We were so impressed! It was the first time I tried Moscatel de Setubal and LOVED it. All of it! 2018, Roxo, 5 year and 10 year. I highly recommend the tour and tasting. So good

We really enjoyed the wines here and the service was great. By far the most expensive tasting we've…read moredone in Portugal (10 euro) but the gentleman was so knowledgeable in comparison and we didn't have a bad wine*. So glad we stopped in/ will recommend to friends passing through! *We live in California and so are more accustomed to the cab/Chardonnay/Shiraz grapes that these wines tended to have blended in - so perhaps our palates were slightly influenced by this.

This is the second time I have used Jorge for our tour guide. He really is perfect. I gave him a…read moreplethora of ideas, and he turned them into a day that was perfect. You will see flyers that have lower costs for activities but it's definitely not the same as going with Jorge. His knowledge, his language skills, his charm is just awesome. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a once in a lifetime experience with Jorge.

My wife and I spent a terrific day with Jorge. He was as nice a person as you will ever meet. He…read morewas very professional, knowledgeable, and very proud of his country's history. He was easy going and adjusted the trip to make wthe most of every site, getting us into and out of what are normally very crowded sites with ease. He arranged for a terrific lunch which was spectacular from the food and service to the view. Highly recommend Tours by Jorge.

This winery was part of a private wine tour we had booked. We sat outside and were able to sample 5…read moredifferent wines. They ranged from a dry white, a few reds and a sweet white. I have regrets that I didn't bring the sweet white home...it was so refreshing. They have a beautiful farm and we were excited to see the cork trees. The inside tasting area was small but service was friendly. Out of the wineries we visited, this was my favorite.

Amazing service and prices. Wine is well balanced and…read moreexcellent for the value. The scenery and surrounding hills are exquisite.

Came here on a whim for a wine tour and we were not disappointed…read more On a Wednesday in May we were the only visitors, and Monica gave us a private tour through every aspect of the wine making process, followed by a 6-wine tasting, with meats cheeses and their homemade olive oil. The landscape was beautiful and everyone we encountered were super friendly along the way. The tour was free and the tasting was only €15 per person! If anyone is looking for an authentic, non-touristy, excellent wine tour in the Alentejo region, this is the place to go.

Beautiful modern winery just outside of Evora. Our tour guide arranged a visit and wine tasting…read more Very interesting and educational. We tasted 2 white wines and 2 reds, all great serves with some cheese, crackers, and salami. They also have restaurant with what like look a very nice menu.

Great wineries and very friendly people. Typical Alentejo wine with grapes Touriga, Alicante…read moreBouschet and Trincadeira