Quinta da Lagoalva proposes harvest program in September 

The harvest season at Quinta da Lagoalva, in Alpiarça, in the heart of the Tagus Wine region, has already begun. The second week of August was marked by the preparation of the cellar and the cutting of the first grapes. A time of hustle and bustle that will be even more lively with the arrival of tourists, and the wine tourism program dedicated to the harvest takes place during the month of September. 

The ‘Harvest at Quinta da Lagoalva’ program includes a visit to the winery, accompanying the arrival of the grapes; vineyard tour and brunch. Lasting three hours, it runs between 07:30 and 10:30 and costs €45.00 per adult and €22.50 for children between 3 and 8 years old. It only takes place on days when harvesting activities are taking place and subject to availability, with mandatory bookings made through the contacts 912 021 033 or turismo@lagoalva.pt. 

The day starts very early, with arrival at Quinta da Lagoalva scheduled for 7:30 am. Visitors are welcomed in the tasting room, with coffee and water. At 08:00 it’s time to head to the winery, watching the arrival of the grapes, picked at night or at dawn. This is followed by an immersion in the world of transforming grapes into must and must into wine, with a visit inside the cellar. At 9:00 am, in Jardim da Rota, there is a wine tasting, followed by brunch. Once outside, they head to the vineyards for a more direct contact with the vines and their fruits, this being a moment marked by lots of animation and photographs! 

From the vine to the table, with the tasting of wines from the Lagoalva white, rosé and red trilogy. Opening the brunch hosts a Mimosa cocktail, made with Lagoalva sparkling wine and orange juice. As far as drinks are concerned, coffee, tea and juices are also included, accompanied by a variety of bread and croissants, with jam, jam and honey; yogurt with granola and fruit. In the snacks, a selection of cheeses, gazpacho and fried egg with chorizo. Those who wish can add other wines, purchased at the farm’s shop, or upgrade the tasting. To this program, which has a minimum number of 10 participants, there is the possibility for the wine tourist to add extra activities. This is the case of the standard visit, which lasts approximately one hour and consists of a tour of the property, entrance to the chapel, museum and stables. This activity costs €20.00 per adult, but there is no cost for children. You can also have lunch at Quinta da Lagoalva, with a cost range between €20.00 and €30.00 per person, depending on the chosen menu.