Casa Relvas Invites You to Spend ‘A Day in São Miguel’ to Celebrate Alentejo

‘A Day in São Miguel’ is the proposal from Casa Relvas for May 25th, Saturday, starting from 2 p.m. until sunset. The gathering, aiming to bring together friends and family around the best Alentejo has to offer, will take place at Herdade de São Miguel in Redondo, the perfect setting for a delightful day focused on wine, gastronomy, and lots of entertainment. ‘We are very happy and excited for another day in São Miguel. It’s a unique day of the year and very special for the whole team because we manage to bring together not only the family that is Casa Relvas but also to be with our customers, friends, partners, and all those who, like us, love Alentejo and visit us with their families and friends on this day, ensuring a great afternoon,’ says Alexandre Relvas, CEO of Casa Relvas. ‘Last year, the weather forced us to cancel the event, so this year we are prepared to welcome everyone with all the conditions, and it will be a day of celebration, a day to celebrate the best of Alentejo. In addition to our wine, gastronomy, craftsmanship, music, these are elements that create a very special atmosphere and reflect the cultural richness of the region. We want this date to stay in the memory of all who visit us, and that’s why we once again open the doors of Herdade de São Miguel for this grand celebration,’ he concluded.

From wine tastings to gastronomy, traditional games to demonstration and exhibition of regional crafts, to various musical moments, there are many reasons to spend ‘A Day in São Miguel’ with Casa Relvas. Upon arrival, visitors will need to present a wristband at the venue entrance, which can be purchased in advance on the online store of the Alentejo producer. The wristband costs 20 euros per person (children under 18, accompanied by adults, have free access). Five euros of the ticket price will go to the Évora Food Bank, supported by Casa Relvas.

To accompany the wines from the Herdade de São Miguel and Casa Relvas ranges served at the venue bar, the ticket includes tasty spit-roasted pork. Those who appreciate the flavors of Alentejo can also enjoy other regional delicacies, purchasing them from the gastronomy stands, where various suggestions from local producers will be available. From cheeses to sausages, bread, honey, olive oils, sweets, and ice creams, there will be no shortage of options for gastronomic proposals to savor and harmonize with the references from the Redondo producer.

The wristband also includes the possibility of registering for one of the four wine tastings in the event program (subject to availability, as each tasting has a limited capacity of 60 people):

• ‘Single Varietals from Casa Relvas’ (2:30 p.m.), with Nuno Franco, director of oenology and viticulture at Casa Relvas;
• ’20 years of Herdade de São Miguel’ (3:30 p.m.), with Alexandre Relvas, CEO of Casa Relvas;
• ‘Sustainability in Alentejo’ (4:30 p.m.), with João Barroso, Sustainability Coordinator of Wines of Alentejo;
• ‘Trincadeira, the Misunderstood’ (5:30 p.m.), with João Paulo Martins, writer and journalist specializing in the wine industry.

Those interested in participating in the tastings must pre-register – for free – via email carlota.paisdias@casarelvas.pt. To give everyone the opportunity to register, access is limited to one tasting per person.

This day also brings together a series of moments that reflect the essence of the region, such as traditional games for the little ones, sheep shearing, and the potter’s wheel of Xico Tarefa, with typical Redondo pottery. Visitors can also see up close the painting of typical Alentejo furniture, the ‘Flowered Streets,’ with a demonstration of local work with paper flowers, and they can even engrave their name on a personalized corkscrew to take home as a souvenir. On this day celebrating Alentejo, there will also be musical performances to liven up the atmosphere. From local bands like Trovadores de Redondo to jazz played by SevenDixie throughout the venue, Casa Relvas promises a lot of entertainment. In the late afternoon, it’s time for Luís Trigacheiro, a friend and partner of Casa Relvas, to take the stage and get everyone singing some of his songs, a moment that precedes a surprise that the Relvas family has prepared for those who want to stay until sunset, with the best Portuguese music.