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Herdade do Sobroso

Located in Alentejo region with 1600 hectares merges its wine production with the pleasures of its surroundings and nature.

Alentejo tradition

On the banks of the Guadiana River next to the Alqueva Dam, in the DOC Vidigueira, where the Upper and Lower Alentejo meet

A Family Winery

Together the couple Sofia Machado and Filipe Teixeira Pinto developed the project Herdade do Sobroso combining one of the most extensive vineyards from Alentejo with a space to promote the region

Wine and Country House

Let yourself fall in love with the serenity of the authentic Alentejo and live the experience of sleeping in a true Monte Alentejano, where modernity and comfort meet in an incomparable way

The Estate

Herdade do Sobroso, got its name from a stream of cork trees (sobroso) into the Guadiana River.

The estate has now more than 600,000 cork trees planted in recent years.

Guadiana River Influence

The vineyards, planted in 2001 in loam-clay soil on the banks of the Guadiana River, in the DOC Vidigueira region.

The river offers the vineyards a gentle breeze that refreshes during the day. This action allows for the grapes to ripe gently and slowly producing more complex, concentrated and elegant wines.

Terroir wines that will certainly become part of your selection of Alentejano wines

More than 50 hectares planted

Planted in 2001, they had the attention to plant indigenous varieties to the region, as well, some international varieties

DOC Vidigueira, located in a single Terroir

The main red grape varieties are Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Alfrocheiro, Trincadeira Touriga Nacional, Petit Verdot and Touriga Franca.
While the white wines essentially come from the Antão Vaz, Arinto, Perrum, Verdelho and Alvarinho

Winemaking team

Filipe Teixeira Pinto (in the picture) and Luís Duarte work together with a mission of contributing to moments of true pleasure to wine lovers

Fall in love with Alentejo

Live the experience of sleeping in a true Monte Alentejano

Luxury Wine Hotel

The houses were recovered from ruins, restoring what was possible and maintaining the typical Alentejo features

In the heart of Alentejo

A unique space created in detail to enjoy the fullness of nature and everything it does at its best

"For us, Herdade do Sobroso, is a way of Life..."

Sofia Ginestal Machado
&
Filipe Teixeira Pinto

Typical Alentejo scenery

The estate is surrounded by a vast plain that extends until the eye can see. It is a rich land in a harmonious landscape

Transmits charm and escape

From great aesthetic quality and architecture, comes a Wine Hotel and unique wine tourism experiences

Make the best of Alentejo

Just relax by the pool or engage in numerous activities they have prepared, from ballon ride to photographic Safari

Stay at Herdade do Sobroso

Live the experience of sleeping in a true Alentejo Hilltop.

Unique Rooms

Where modernity and comfort intersect in a unique way

Local Products

Enjoy countless typical Alentejo snacks and main dishes.
Savour the extra virgin olive oil produced with olives from the estate and jams done with products from the farm.

Do a Safari

Go on a photographic Safari by Jeep, while accompanied by the Keeper, observe the exuberant fauna and flora

Wine Tourism

Book the best wine experience that better fits you.
From, Wine tours with basic wine-tasting that can include traditional lunch to beginners wine tasting course accompanied by the estate's oenologist to discover the secrets of wine tasting.

Winery

The space where modernity and functionality meets in an indelible way, producing wine of unparalleled quality.

Hot air balloon ride

They have prepared a wide range of luxurious activities for their guest, like a hot air balloon ride at sunrise over the River Guadiana and the Great Alqueva Lake

Alentejo

Just relax and enjoy the Alentejo

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Herdade do Sobroso Location:

Vineyard Spot: Vidigueira, Portugal
Planted vine: 50 ha
Website: Herdade do Sobroso
One of our favorite wines from this producer: Herdade do Sobroso Grande Reserva