Alentejo Wines - its history

The wine culture is in Alentejo region since many centuries ago. Viticulture is part of the habits and traditions of the region, but currently this product due to its high quality is exported all over the world. Learn more about the history of Alentejo wines here:

http://www.vinhosdoalentejo.pt/detalhe_conteudo.php?id=16&lang=en&lang=pt&lang=en

Summer in Alentejo

In Summer the Alentejo is drier and gold, but equally beautiful:

Field - Source: 

http://emjeitodeescritaportugal.wordpress.com/2011/10/10/alentejo-da-minhalma-de-rosario-palma/

Straw fodder - Source: http://olhares.sapo.pt/alentejo-no-verao-foto2054537.html

Good Weekend Alentejo!!

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Alentejo - Economy

The Alentejo is known as the 'granary of Portugal'. Most cities live predominantly based on:

- Agriculture;

- Livestock;

- Wood.  

Although the tourism sector has been gaining increasing expression as well as all services associated therewitht.

Other important activities in the region are:  
- Production of regional products (typical cheeses, wines, smoked hams, sausages, etc.);
- Marble;
- Cork;
- Olive oil.

The Alentejo is characterized by its vast plains, with productive soils and a very specific eco-system, which are suitable for the cultivation of: citrus, grapes, olive, apples, wheat, cereals, watermelon, melon, herbs (parsley, coriander, mint, oregano, etc.), onions, lettuce, corn, potato, sunflower, tomato, beans, broad beans, peas, carrots, cabbage, etc.

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