Ribafreixo and Honrado Winery

RIBAFREIXO

Ribafreixo Wines is a young and dynamic wine producing company located in the heart of Vidigueira, in the Alentejo region. It was born in 2007 and grew from an Alentejo patchwork that became a unique property, where 28 small plots gave way to 114 hectares of vineyards.

Some of the pre-existing vineyards, which were very old and almost forgotten grape varieties, were recovered and new extensions were planted, with a focus on indigenous grape varieties in the region, all under the watchful eye of the imposing Serra do Mendro.

With a large and well-equipped cellar, Ribafreixo Wines wines are produced in a sustainable way, in total respect for the environment. Also in this building is the Restaurant where Alentejo cuisine is the highlight, always accompanied by the house wines.

HONRADO

Honrado Vineyards is a family-run winery located in Vila de Frades, Vidigueira, in the heart of Portugal’s Alentejo region. The venture is a collaboration between António Honrado, who has over 15 years of experience producing talha wine, and his son, Rúben Honrado, a design and marketing enthusiast. Together, they have combined traditional winemaking methods with modern branding to create a unique product.

The winery specializes in crafting “Vinho de Talha,” a traditional Alentejo wine produced using an ancient Roman technique that involves fermenting grapes in large clay amphorae, known locally as “talhas.” This method has remained largely unchanged for over 2,000 years and is a significant part of the region’s cultural heritage

In addition to winemaking, Honrado Vineyards operates the Cella Vinaria Antiqua, an ancient winery-museum dedicated to preserving and promoting the talha wine tradition, allowing visitors to explore the historical winemaking process and taste their artisanal wines.

Honrado Vineyards is committed to honoring the rich history of Alentejo’s winemaking while introducing this ancient tradition to contemporary audiences.