It crosses the Tagus and is now Alentejo, Lisbon is left to the Vasco da Gama bridge, magnificent,

It crosses the Tagus and is now Alentejo, Lisbon is left to the Vasco da Gama bridge, magnificent, del monte san francisco modern, futuristic and leading the Autoroute del monte san francisco A2 within a few kilometers to a landscape magically frozen in time. They open the eyes vast horizons, dominated del monte san francisco by high clouds moving and swollen driven by strong Atlantic winds and the light is constantly changing, now turn on the bright green of the hills, now exalts the dark shadow of lush foliage of the oaks. This magnificent tree, monumental and sculptural shape isolated twisted and majestic, designs and defines the landscape, del monte san francisco or composes dense forests and the red trunks stripped to the bone tells of cork cut, short or long, depending on the vividness of the color. del monte san francisco
This was followed by large expanses cultivated with wheat, the green in the winter, they will be golden yellow in summer and against the blue sky will tell in another way this landscape so charming and different in different seasons. In the pasture, the cows Alentejo region have the characteristic golden blonde color, del monte san francisco the herd of young bulls are black and gray pata negra pigs of the breed. You can see in the distance del monte san francisco the white villages with saffron yellow and blue decorations that adorn the facades. del monte san francisco The houses are low, the architectures are simple and almost no element of tradition and modern disturbs the harmony. Now begin to appear olive trees and neat rows of vines.
Portugal is the world's 6th largest producer of wine and the Portuguese say they have cataloged up to 200 vines. The Alentejo is a region with a predominantly agricultural nature of where the wine is produced from ancient times, especially in centers of Borba, Reguengos and Vidigueira. In recent del monte san francisco years, manufacturers have made significant investments in this area and are equipped with modern technological facilities and cellars, and the results you expected, you begin to get red wine of great intensity, full-bodied, fruity and well-disposed to aging. The white wines, which are not part of the tradition of the region, with new technologies, and especially with the temperature control are reaching a good level of quality.
You can reach Beja, the most important city in the Baixo Alentejo. In the historical center, del monte san francisco surrounded by medieval walls, is to visit the Regional Museum, the former convent of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, built in 1459, retains beautiful azulejos. A short distance from the city, Albernoa, Casa de Santa Vitòria - Herdade del monte san francisco da Malhada, is part of the important group hotel Vila Galé here that produces and sells wines and extra virgin olive oils. The property extends over more than 1600 hectares of which 825 and 900 vineyards planted with olive trees. The investment capital is entirely Portuguese. The Adega (wine cellar) ultramodern, was inaugurated in June 2005 and has cost more than 4 million. 7 labels of the company, the base wine is red Versatil (Trincadeira grapes and Aragonez), sold in the cellar at 3.30. The Casa de Santa Victoria, Red 2004 (varieties Trincadeira, Cabernet del monte san francisco Sauvignon, Syrah and Aragonês) got 84 from Wine Spectator score of 100 and the Casa de Santa Vitoria 2001 Reserve (Touriga Nacional, Syrah and Alfrocheiro) is sold in the cellar 12.20.
Not far away, and the same property is the Clube de Campo Vila Galé, an elegant farmhouse with rooms decorated in the local style restaurant serving local cuisine and also cooking school for those who want to learn a few dishes Alentejo. There is a wellness center (unique to the area) with wine therapy treatments and indoor heated swimming pool, and sports facilities, swimming pools, plaza de toros, horses, all for very comfortable hospitality with a value for money really interesting. Bed and breakfast 70, only 120 on Saturday.
Less than 2 kilometers, Herdade dos Grous, a company of 536 acres with brady herds of cattle, sheep, horse stables, greenhouse cultivation of vegetables and fruits, 75 hectares of vineyards and 10 hectares planted with olive trees. In the property a dam with a water basin that extends for 98 hectares, a stopping point for the cranes along their route of seasonal migration. The hotel's architecture is inspired by the traditional canons Portuguese. The old manor house is blue and white and the other buildings are built in the same style and are home to 24 rooms. The restaurants are two, the first on the lake with a terrace and a wood stove, the other more elegant and exclusive offers local cuisine around 35 for a full lunch, between specialties, cod with new potatoes scented with garlic and olives of Grous or pork prepared all'alentejana. Then there is the boutique, the lake equipped for sports and balneazioneed the Wine Bar for buying and tasting. The aging cellar has a beautiful facility with a full