Harvest experience in Rocim and Alentejo traditions

Earlier than usual, Herdade do ROCIM got off to a strong start with the harvest and with it the opening of the Herdade to all those interested in accompanying the entire grape harvest process until arrival at the winery, treading on foot or storage in the amphorae. There are two programs available: ‘Uma bucha na vindima do Rocim’, daily, available until 4 September, at 35 euros per person, and ‘Cante da Vindima’, which takes place only on 17 September, at 80 euros per person. Reservations must be made through enoturismo@herdadedorocim.com.

«The harvest takes place when the berries are at the point of maturation to be harvested and gain new life, from the vineyard the grapes are delivered to the cellar, so that the winemaker can now work with the musts and result in the best possible wine. It is a time of anxiety and a lot of emotion. These are the moments that we want to share with our visitors a vintage experience, creating a daily program and a celebratory program for that», says Pedro Ribeiro, winemaker and manager of Herdade do ROCIM.

A bush in the Rocim vintage | available until the 4th of September – visitors will get to know the harvest process, which ends with a varied Alentejo loofah composed of local products: selection of cheeses and sausages, tomato and basil salad, fresh cheese in oregano, local pies, natural orange juice , Alentejo melon, scrambled eggs with asparagus and pairing with Olho de Mocho wines). Available for a maximum of 12 people with the offer of a t-shirt and cloth bag Herdade do Rocim. Value €35.00 per person.

The song of the vintage | one day – September 17th – the harvest is celebrated with the Alentejo cante. Start with a visit to the vineyard to learn about the harvesting process, followed by a visit to the cellar and lunch consisting of a typical Alentejo menu paired with wines from the ROCIM estate. In the end, visitors make their own batch of wine with some vintages from previous years, living a day in the “skin” of the winemaker. The program includes the offer of a t-shirt, hat and a cloth bag Herdade do Rocim. Value €80.00 per person.

More information and Registration: +351 935 683 517 or enoturismo@herdadedorocim.com