Herdade do Esporão
Alentejo, Portugal
- Accolades
- No.69 The World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025
Set near the wine-producing town of Reguengos de Monsaraz in Portugal's Alentejo region, Herdade do Esporão is the ideal spot to begin an exploration of southern Portugal's gastronomic and oenological delights. From visits to the estate's winery and organically farmed vineyards, where around 40 grape varieties are grown, to tours of its olive‑oil mill, there's plenty to keep gourmets intrigued here. It's a place to get out and enjoy nature, too: guests can venture into the estate's beautiful oak woodland on foot or by bike, and look out for storks and herons along its trails. After spending some time in the great outdoors, the estate's wines and olive oils will be waiting for you at the bar, alongside a selection of regional snacks. Or, for a longer lunch, book a table at the restaurant, whose Alentejo-inspired menu showcases seasonal produce from the estate and Portuguese suppliers – think pumpkin with black garlic and buckwheat, and black pork with broad beans and mint.
Key Information
- Opening times: Monday-Sunday 10am-6.30pm
- Signature wine: Esporão Reserva Red
- Wines produced: Red, white and rosé
- Grape varieties: Aragonez, alicante bouschet, touriga nacional, cabernet sauvignon, syrah, trincadeira, antão vaz, arinto, roupeiro
- Cellar door
- Restaurant
- Hidden gems: Walking and cycling trails, olive-oil mill tours and tastings
- Time from airport: 2 hours 30 mins from Gago Coutinho Airport
- Visit Herdade do Esporão's website
Location
Apartado 31, Reguengos de Monsaraz, Alentejo, District of Évora, 7200-999
