Herdade dos Coelheiros Winery, Alentejo

Herdade dos Coelheiros Winery

Alentejo wine region

The Alentejo is one of the most beautiful and undiscovered gems of a wine region in Europe, and the Herdade dos Coelheiros estate is one of the most fascinating. Known for their high-end dry reds and whites (their Tapada de Coelheiros Chardonnay regularly wins wine contests and is considered to be one of the best whites in Portugal), the estate is also home to major walnut production (100 hectares), a cute 9 bedroom B&B, a Cork forest and hunting grounds. Located nearby the tiny carpet making village of Arraiolos, the distinctive wine labels of Tapada de Coelheiros are actually inspired by the famous decorative rugs.

The estate started making waves when winemaker António Saramago came on board in the early ´90´s. Production is quite small with only 38 hectares under vine. A variety of both Portuguese indigenous varietals and foreign varietal are grown and used in the blends including Cabernet Sauvignon, Aragones Trincadeira, Chardonnay, Roupeiro and Arinto.

A visit to this estate is a treat, a highlight being a tour of the beautiful property with its cork trees, walnut orchards and vineyards. The colonial style country house is lovingly landscaped with tropical and local plants and is painted in typical Alentejo colors. The owner Maria Teresa Leal is one of the most exuberant personalities in the Portuguese wine world and her enthusiasm is infectious. We can organize VIP visits to the Herdade dos Coelheiros wine estate as part of an unforgettable Portuguese wine tour, contact us for info on customizing a luxury tour for you- info@cellartours.com

Recent Awards: Tapada de Coelheiros Chardonnay 2003- won Gold Medal in “Chardonnay of the World”. The estate has received gold, silver and bronze medals in various competitions including Challenge International du Vin, Wines Magazine, International Wine and Spirit Competition, Concours Mondial du Bruxelles

Address:
Herdade dos Coelheiros - Monte dos Coelheiros, 7040-202 Igrejinha, Portugal
Tel: +351 266 470 000
Fax: +351 266 470 008
Web: www.sahc.pt
Email: soc.coelheiros@sahc.pt

Winery Details
DOC: Vinho Regional Alentejano
Owner: Maria Teresa Leal
Founded: 1903
Winemaker: António Saramago
Oak: French
Area under Vine: 38 hectares
Age of Vines: up to 25 years
Brands: Tapada de Coelheiros
Grape Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Aragones Trincadeira, Chardonnay, Roupeiro and Arinto

More Information:

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