Wine Tourism Open Days at Quinta da Fonte Souto 

The Visitor Center of the Alentejo farm belonging to the Symingtons, located in Portalegre, presents a complete program for visitors to get to know the property The first Visitor Center of the Symington family outside the north of the country, can now be visited free of charge on the 19th of August, September 17th and October 22nd, between 10:00 am and 12:30 pm. 

 To this end, Symington devised the ‘Open Day’ programme, which begins with an explanation of the terroir of the Serra de São Mamede natural park, then passes through the cellar and the old kitchen of the farm and ends with the tasting of the wines produced there. The wine tourist can also walk through the vineyard, in order to better understand the nature that surrounds him. 

 Those who choose to stay a little longer can have a snack in the middle of the vineyard, as activities also include a well-filled basket of regional products and wine to take away to enjoy after a tour of the property. This activity (for a minimum of two people) includes rustic bread, mushroom and coriander chutney, Alentejo cured cheese, black pork paio, olives, acorn bread and seasonal fruit. The wine is from the brand Florão white, a relaxed white but already with some presence. 

 In this experience the little ones are not left out. It is possible to add an extra children’s menu, with rustic bread, seasonal fruit, chestnut jam and fennel, a snack of chips or dried fruit, water and orange juice. The picnic is subject to reservation (48 hours in advance). 

 In addition to these activities, the farm’s visitor center also suggests different pairings that can accompany several suggestions of wine by the glass. On the menu there are options such as olive oil and bread; cured sheep’s cheese; plate of sausages or olives, among others. 

 Apart from this special offer on the days mentioned, visits and tastings are available every day, from 10am to 7pm, and prices depend on the type of experience chosen. More information: Tel: 910 104 292 or e-mail (reservas@fontesouto.com).