📍 Reguengos
A large subzone near Monsaraz.
Reguengos is described as the largest sub-region of Alentejo, covering about 464 sq km, near Monsaraz. The climate is harsh and continental, with hot days and cool nights. Soils are very poor and stony, with granite or schist predominating, which is why Esporão chose the area.
Herdade do Esporão farms 441 ha organically at 200 to 400 m and has welcomed visitors since 1997. The CARMIM cooperative was founded in 1971 by 60 growers and is among Portugal's largest cooperatives.
Tempranillo and Tinta Amarela are the main grapes. Reguengos is a protected designation of origin (PDO).
How it connects to Wine
📍 Reguengos ← grows in ← 🍇 Tempranillo → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Part of
- 📍 Alentejo
- Grapes
- 🍇 Tempranillo, 🍇 Tinta Amarela
Frequently asked questions
Why did Esporão choose Reguengos?
For its very poor, stony soils.
How large is Herdade do Esporão?
441 ha, farmed organically at 200 to 400 m.
What is the climate like?
Harsh and continental, with hot days and cool nights.
Similar
📍 Portalegre · 📍 Borba · 📍 Redondo · 📍 Évora · 📍 Vidigueira · 📍 Granja-Amareleja
Sources
- IVV – Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho
- eAmbrosia – EU geographical indications register
- Esporão
- Wine With Seth - Reguengos
- Lifecooler - CARMIM