José Maria da Fonseca Receives TripAdvisor Distinction for the 10th Consecutive Year

In the year of its 190th anniversary, the Azeitão producer receives two distinctions: the wine tourism of the José Maria da Fonseca House Museum, in Azeitão, and the José de Sousa Winery, in Reguengos de Monsaraz, are among the preferences of users of the traveler platform.

The Travelers’ Choice Awards, awarded by TripAdvisor, have distinguished the José Maria da Fonseca House Museum for the 10th consecutive year. The Portuguese producer’s wine tourism boasts over three hundred reviews and has obtained an average of 4.5 stars out of 5, being considered the top attraction in Azeitão by users of this reference platform. In the year of its 190th anniversary, the José Maria da Fonseca brand sees its José de Sousa Winery, located in Reguengos de Monsaraz, also distinguished by TripAdvisor, with an equally high score of 4.5 stars. This award aims to recognize accommodations, attractions, and restaurants that received excellent reviews from travelers over the past year and are among the top 10% of the highest-rated properties on the website.

“We are very happy to receive the TripAdvisor distinction for exactly a decade. This year has a special meaning – in addition to the House Museum, we have received, for the second time, the distinction for the José de Sousa Winery, precisely in the year we celebrate 190 years. A recognition that reflects our effort and commitment to reinvent ourselves with almost two centuries. Also in wine tourism, the daily work and dedication of our team are valued by our visitors, who give us excellent reviews. Year after year, we have created a differentiated offer, in order to provide unique and authentic experiences for those who visit us,” says Sofia Soares Franco, responsible for Wine Tourism at José Maria da Fonseca.

The José Maria da Fonseca House Museum and, now, the José de Sousa Winery, thus join an exclusive group of tourist attractions on the platform, highlighting the quality of service and the differentiated offer of the establishments. The dynamics of the offers, the attentive and personalized service, and the entire environment of the space are some of the characteristics most recognized by visitors.

Built in the 19th century and restored in 1923 by the Swiss architect Ernesto Korrodi, the José Maria da Fonseca House Museum has a wonderful façade and garden. Throughout the guided tour, adults and children have the opportunity to learn about the history of the José Maria da Fonseca company, followed by a visit to the three historic wineries – Adega da Mata, Adega dos Teares Novos, and Adega dos Teares Velhos.

The José de Sousa Winery offers guided tours for adults and children, which include some games and drawings for the youngest, and encompasses two wineries that work with two very different styles, combining tradition with innovation. In the Adega dos Potes, the ancestral and ancient fermentation method is present in the production of wines, while in the Modern Winery, the technology implemented in production is essential to achieve excellence, and this ambivalence is highly appreciated.