What to do and see in Palmela, Alentejo: The Best Wineries & Vineyards

Venâncio da Costa Lima is a family business united by a taste for sharing good wines since 1914 - A visit to Venâncio da Costa Lima allows you to learn about the history and values of this family winery. The basics of making a white, red and Moscatel de Setúbal wine are explained. It ends with a wine tasting at “Adega Velha” (old cellar), where the Moscatel de Setúbal barrels are aged.

The history of Quinta do Piloto covers four generations of family Cardoso, which is linked to the history of Palmela since the beginning of the 20th century. Its wines are the result of lots carefully chosen among 200 hectares of vineyards, of which 35 are old vineyard with age between 60 and 70 years. The Fifth of the Pilot is dedicated to the improvement of tradition, respect for the environment that surrounds it and, essentially, the promise of producing wines of reference in the region. In addition to programs of Wine Tourism, available space for events with catering service associated with.

Filipe Palhoca Vinhos is a family business with over 50 years of dedication to viticulture and wine production in the Setubal Peninsula wine region. Founded in 1950 by Filipe Jorge Palhoca, the quality of their wines won the hearts of loyal customers, making Filipe one of the most respected wine producers in the region.

Located in the historic center of the village of Palmela, this old winery began its activity in the 1940's and remained as a winemaking center until 2008. After re-qualification, it is today assumed to be a memory space and is ready for the performance of new functions. In the shop, next to the "tegão" and to the distillery you can now have a coffee, to delight in our local products, have a light meal and, above all, to enjoy the wines of the house; and if the weather is fine, you can do all this in the comfort of our patio. Our visitors, as well as a guided visit to the winery, can also make guided wine tastings.