Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira, Cuba e Alvito
The Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira, Cuba e Alvito is a winemaking cooperative in Portugal's Alentejo region where local grape growers work together to produce wine. The building contains large wooden and metal tanks where wine is stored and aged.
The cooperative was founded in 1960 by local grape growers who wanted to work together to produce quality wine. Since then it has grown to include more than 300 members and become known for making wines of repute.
The cooperative's name reflects the three communities whose members work together, showing how deeply rooted the tradition is in the local landscape. Visitors notice how families have maintained their connection to grape growing while adapting to changes over time.
Visitors can tour the premises, walk through the vineyards, and join tasting sessions where staff explain the winemaking process step by step. A typical visit lasts about an hour or more and offers a chance to sample different wines and learn about the region.
The property preserves the old tradition of 'Vinho de Talha', a wine made in clay pots, and visitors can see the small workshop Casa das Talhas where this ancient technique is still practiced today. This method is a rare example of winemaking that has changed little over centuries.
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