Wine culture in the Algarve

Renowned for its gastronomy, its breathtaking landscapes but also for its cork industry, Portugal and especially the Algarve, has an important wine culture. Whether you are a wine lover or not, or whether you have booked your stay on the Golden Coast or not, discover the secrets of the production of this region which we have set out to discover just for you. 

 

For a long time dominated by the cultivation of citrus fruits and livestock farming, agriculture in the Algarve has recently been modernised in favour of vineyards. The Silves region is a perfect example of this change. This region, which was previously a minority in wine production but with mass production, has in recent years welcomed a new generation of producers who are totally opposed to the image of the Algarve wine of yesteryear and who develop wines of very high quality. Indeed, there are nowadays 2000 vineyards in the region and about thirty producers, the majority of which settled in the 2000s. The Algarve has the ideal climate for wine growing thanks to its 300 days of sunshine per year, which also makes it a perfect destination for holidays with family or friends. In particular, wine tourism has been widely developed in the region where people from all over the world come to discover and taste Algarve wine where its history mixes with that of Portuguese culture and traditions.  The diversity of the soil, which is both rocky and sandy, makes the land very fertile and allows excellent vine growth for quality wines. Discover our selection of vineyards below for your next stay in the Algarve and discover the secrets of the region's wine. 

 

Located in the hills of Serra de Monchique, this magnificent vineyard is the property of a French doctor. Similar to a small Californian vineyard, the couple has owned 8 hectares of vines since 2006 and already produces more than 5000 bottles of wine. It is possible to visit the vineyards, the cellars but also to taste the wines accompanied by some local specialities. 

 

Created by Guillaume Leroux, a professional and passionate wine lover, the vineyard started with 3 hectares and today offers guided tours to tourists from all over the world as well as wine tastings every Wednesday and Friday. You will also be given plenty of advice on activities to do in the surrounding area. 

 

This vineyard, created in 2001 and composed of fields of vines from 3 different farms, is larger than the two previous estates and belongs in particular to the singer Cliff Richards. 2 different wines are produced here: the Vida Nova and Nova with more than 100 000 bottles produced per year. You will be able to visit the vineyards and cellars of the vineyard to discover the secrets of its production. 

 

This large vineyard produces several varieties of red, white and rosé wines and has a magnificent cellar to discover as well as a wine tasting at the end of the visit. You will also have the opportunity to discover the estate's beautifully landscaped gardens and a view of the entire vineyard.