The official Alentejo Wine Route maintains a tasting room in central Évora where visitors can sample wines from across the region's eight sub-regions - Borba, Évora, Granja-Amareleja, Moura, Portalegre, Redondo, Reguengos and Vidigueira - in a single sitting. Staff help plan onward visits to individual wineries, most of which charge €5-30 for their own tours and tastings.
The Comissão Vitivinícola Regional Alentejana has run the Rota dos Vinhos do Alentejo tasting room on Rua 5 de Outubro in central Évora as the official visitor centre for the Alentejo Wine Route. The single stop is the tasting counter itself, where staff pour a rotating daily flight typically covering four to six wines drawn from across the region's eight DOC sub-regions -- Borba, Évora, Granja-Amareleja, Moura, Portalegre, Redondo, Reguengos and Vidigueira. The flight is weighted toward reds, reflecting Alentejo production, with one or two whites usually included; light snacks such as bread or olives may accompany the tasting but are not a full meal. Entry and the tasting flight are included in the fee; individual winery visits planned afterward, and any bottles purchased, are separate costs. The session runs informally rather than as a fixed-time guided tour, so visitors can arrive within opening hours and stay as long as they like, and staff give English and Portuguese guidance on planning onward day trips to Borba, Redondo, Reguengos and Vidigueira wineries. The ground-floor tasting room is step-free from the street entrance.
| Price | €5-20 per tasting flight (approx $6-23) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 45 minutes-1.5 hours |
| Address | Rua 5 de Outubro 88, 7000-854 Évora, Portugal |
What is included
- Daily tasting flight of wines from across the eight Alentejo sub-regions
- Guidance on planning winery visits across Borba, Redondo, Reguengos, Vidigueira and Portalegre
- Optional take-home bottle purchases
Good to know
- Operator
- Rota dos Vinhos do Alentejo (Comissão Vitivinícola Regional Alentejana)
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Location
Rua 5 de Outubro 88, 7000-854 Évora, Portugal
38.5719, -7.9077 View on map
Highlights
- Daily tasting flight covering wines from all eight Alentejo DOC sub-regions
- Central Évora location on Rua 5 de Outubro, near the old town
- Staff guidance on planning onward winery visits across the region
- Informal, walk-in format rather than a fixed-schedule tour
Tips for visiting
- Visit early in the trip to help decide which individual wineries to prioritize afterward
- Ask staff for a printed or written list of recommended estates by sub-region
- Pace the tasting flight if planning to visit working wineries later the same day
- The tasting room is walk-in, so no advance booking is required for small groups
Frequently asked questions
Do visitors need to book ahead?
No, the tasting room generally operates as a walk-in service during opening hours, though larger groups may want to call ahead.
How many wines are included in the flight?
The daily flight typically includes four to six wines representing different Alentejo sub-regions.
Can bottles be purchased on site?
Yes, many of the wines tasted can be bought by the bottle to take home.
Does the tasting room organise transport to individual wineries?
Staff provide planning guidance and contacts, but visitors typically need their own transport or a taxi to reach individual estates.