Herdade dos Grous - An Insider's View

The Herdade dos Grous is a wine estate made of picturesque whitewashed and blue villages in the heart of Alentejo, set idyllically among vineyards, olive groves and cork oaks. At its heart is the dam of Herdade dos Grous, with a size of 98 hectares, making the whole property an astonishing 793 hectare estate.

Wine Tourism in Portugal talked to Aurélio Picareta, Director at Herdade dos Grous that told us that the project was born of the will to continue to develop a brand, especially in an international market, focusing on the prestige of a different product: their wines.

Staying at The Herdade dos Grous - The Accommodation Units

Fully inserted in the landscape, the Herdade dos Grous comprises 24 spacious units, furnished with the unique charm of the regional Alentejo tradition, with a true combination between rustic and modern. Guests can also choose from twelve double rooms, seven junior suites and five suites with the most modern services.

Here you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the property or the idyllic charm of the infinite landscape over the waters of the dam. Details in the rooms are not left to chance. From the care of the decor, as well as the quality of the furniture and the sofas to the fireplace that exists in every room for a special warmth after an exciting day on the farm, makes a stay at Herdade dos Grous the most cozy and relaxing you can imagine.

Wine Production and Wine Tourism at Herdade dos Grous

But Herdade dos Grous is much more that "just" an accommodation unit. Here are produced some of the best Portuguese wines. The winery uses the latest technology together with the traditional methods of wine making, in order to ensure its excellent quality. 

To Aurélio Picareta, Director at Herdade dos Grous, one of the main reasons that the estate is so successful and one of its main differentiating characteristics is their bet on the trainning of every employee and the transmission of the heritage of Alentejo to those who visit the estate. This knowledge is transferred to the visitors through guided tours and workshops, for example, that allow their guests to live and learn about Alentejo and its roots.

For Aurélio Picareta, the wine experiences at Herdade dos Grous are unique, magical and relaxing. Here you can experience some of the best wine tours in Alentejo, with extensive guided tours to the estate, the winery and the vineyards and taste different wines, from basic tasting to enjoying some of the most Selected and Premium Wines from Herdade dos Grous, or even taste some regional products from Alentejo.

Wine and Food Experiences at Herdade dos Grous

If you wish a complete meal, you can enjoy a romantic dinner at the wine cellar or even have a very different wine and food experience, in a truly traditional meal in the company of the Herdade dos Grous Chef.

With a capacity for 90 people, the restaurant at Hertdade dos Grous is a friendly place, ideal to enjoy the typical cuisine of Alentejo, where you will find a team dedicated to combine the expertise of the traditional food and flavours of Alentejo with the latest trends in modern cuisine.

The restaurants terrace offers wonderful panoramic views of the property and vineyards, making it the perfect spot for a delicious dinner paired with the wines from Herdade dos Grous.

Who are the visitors at Herdade dos Grous and what do they prefer?

According to the Herdade's Director, the most sought after experiences are the different wine tastings and the workshops, for the recognition of their wines.

But that's not the only reason. Besides the famous and acknowledged wines, the estate's success is also due to the commitment in combining the human part with the surrounding landscape and natural resources.

As for the main nationalities that visit Herdade dos Grous, German, Portuguese, Englishmen, French and Brazilians are among the most common visitors at Herdade dos Grous.

Aurélio Picareta finishes our talk revealing that Herdade dos Grous is growing a lot with new projects and values that they implement on a daily basis and that their guests comments and reviews are the best image that the estate has to offer.

He finishes saying that it is an estate that "can only be fully described if one experiences it there".

So if you're interested in discovering this paradise in Alentejo, don't waste any more minutes.

Just go to our site, select the experiences you want, fill in the required fields such as date and number of people, and click finalize. That's it! Now, after you receive your confirmation email, you can start packing your bag!

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