It’s harvest time at the Vila Santa winery 

The harvest season has arrived and with it the bustle in the vineyard and in the cellar. In Estremoz, at Adega Vila Santa, João Portugal Ramos Vinhos has an exclusive program, NATURE’ing with WINE, which invites visitors to experience one of the most special times in the world of wine, especially for those looking to feel the atmosphere that surrounds lives in the Alentejo vineyards. 

The day begins with a visit to the viewpoint from where you can see the extensive plain of vineyards, followed by a trip to the vineyard and grape picking. Returning to the cellar, the visitor is challenged to experience the traditional treading on marble presses, of rare beauty and which symbolize one of the emblematic materials of the region. The program continues with a visit to the winery and cellars and ends with a harvest lunch paired with some of the best wines from producer João Portugal Ramos, namely Marquês de Borba (White and Red), Vila Santa Reserva Red and Marquês de Borba Colheita Late. 

In this harvest program, there are two menus available for lunch, and you can choose between: 

Menu 1: Welcome aperitif, Tibornas drizzled with Oliveira Ramos Premium extra virgin olive oil and cheese from the region, Harvest salad (salad, grapes, dried tomato and cheese), Duck brown rice “Vila Santa” with courgette carpaccio and Dessert. 

Menu 2: Welcome appetizer, Tibornas drizzled with extra virgin Oliveira Ramos Premium olive oil and cheese from the region, Cheese puff pastry (with red wine sauce), Cod ‘à Chef’ with broccoli migas and dessert. 

Note: The program costs €80 per person, requiring a minimum of 4 people. With an average duration of 4h30, advance booking is advised through the official website: João Portugal Ramos (jportugalramos.com) 

 Schedule and program subject to availability.