LUGAR DE PORTO COVOCASAS DA ILHA
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The vineyard · Land

A vineyard between the Alentejo and South America.

It is the only vineyard on the Alentejo coast that brings together traditional Alentejo grapes and two South American varieties, Carménère and Malbec. 950 vines and 12 varieties, 800 m from the sea.

Aerial view of the estate, with the vineyard, the lakes and the houses
LUGAR DE PORTO COVOCasas da Ilha

The vineyard in numbers

A young vineyard, planted facing the sea.

The Atlantic wind and the coastal sand give these grapes a different character. The vineyard grows beside the lakes and the olive grove, inside the Southwest Alentejo Natural Park.

950vines
12varieties, white and red
2South American varieties
800 mto the sea

The varieties

Twelve varieties, three origins.

Traditional Alentejo and Portuguese grapes alongside two varieties that made South America famous, and some of the best-known grapes in the world.

From the Alentejo and Portuguese tradition

RedAlentejo

Alicante Bouschet

The red grape that became a symbol of the Alentejo. Deep colour and structure.

WhitePortugal

Arinto

A white with good acidity, found in many Alentejo wines.

WhitePortugal

Verdelho

An aromatic white, traditional on the islands and the mainland.

WhitePortugal

Alvarinho

A fresh white from the north, here by the southern sea.

From South America

RedChile

Carménère

Born in Bordeaux and almost lost in Europe, it became famous in Chile. Rare in Portugal.

RedArgentina

Malbec

The grape that made the name of Mendoza wines. Dark, smooth and fruity.

From the world

Red

Syrah

Red

Merlot

Red

Pinot

White

Chardonnay

White

Sauvignon Blanc

White

Viognier

Whitewashed façade under the olive tree

Adopt a Vine

Choose your grape and follow it to the harvest.

Every vine can have a name. Whoever adopts one chooses the variety, receives a certificate and comes to visit the vineyard.