Herdade da Comporta Wine Tasting, Évora Boat

August 26 will be another amazing day to make a tour at the Évora Boat. Starting in Tróia and then Setúbal at Docapesca, will be the beginning to a small journey crossing the Sado River and tasting the amazing wines of Herdade da Comporta .

Has usual the tour will take 2h30 hours where you can watch the Arrabida Hills and several monuments from the river like the Comenda Palace, Fort S. Filipe and many more. See more informationa of Herdade da Comporta Wine Tasting, Évora Boat

Évora Boat Wine Tasting Adega Cooperativa of Palmela

Évora Boat and Wine Routes of Peninsula of Setúbal are organizing another wine tasting with a trip on the Sado River on the next 5th August.

Adega Cooperativa de Palmela wines will be present by Luís Silva during 2h30 hours where you can relief your senses since amazing wines to the green landscapes of Arrabida ou the amazing blue of Sado River and Atlantic Ocean.

Troia ( 6:30pm) or Setúbal ( 7pm ) are the key hotspots to start your journey. More information through hotline +351912154449 or emails : geral@barcoevora.com or info@rotavinhospsetubal.com .

Casa Agricola Assis Lobo on the Wines Day at Casa da Baia

Casa Agricola Assis Lobo was at Casa da Baia in Setúbal on the Wines Day, presenting their amazing wines ( red, white and moscatel ). This event was visited by tourists that wish to taste the amazing wines of the region.

Recently the brand won the Silver Medal on the 10th Edition of Italian Contest "La Selezione Del Sindaco" and they are proud of it. It is another award to join to the others that Casa Agricola Assis Lobo already won, speacially in Austria, United Kingdom and Switzerland. Casa Agricola Assis Lobo is one of the best portuguese wines at the moment.

Casa Agricola Assis Lobo participates on Italian International Contest

Casa Agricola Assis Lobo (wine producer from Palmela) is present among other portuguese producers at the 10th edition of the International Wines Contest "La Slexione Del Sindaco" on the amazing cities of Benevento and Torrecuso , Italy.

During the next weekend, will be announced the winners and we hope that Casa Agricola Assis Lobo bring an award to Palmela and Setúbal Region . They have 2 wines in competition. Lobo Mau 2007 and Lobo Mau 2008 . More information concerning to Casa Agricola Assis Lobo.

Weekend Activities at Setubal Region

As usual, this weekend on the Setubal Region we will have lots of activities to make, for several tastes. If you travel do Setúbal, you can choose between Speleology, Canoeing at Praia do Ribeiro de Cavalo , Birdwatching, Surf, Scuba Diving, Hiking and others.

Different points to start your preference. If you like Scuba Dive, Sesimbra is your best option, with several companies to help you out through the almost 30 points to scuba dive. You have a visibility till 18 metres on this part of the Atlantic Ocean.

You love Speleology ? Great! On 21st May, it will take place in the morning period a tour to Lapa do Fumo cave. Located at Natural Park of Arrábida , it is near Sesimbra and shows vestiges of human habitation during Paleolithic Era.

You are a lover of Nature, on Saturday ( 21st May) you can participate on birdwatching , nature and other kind of animals at Peninsula de Setúbal.

You are a gastronomy lover? Amazing, we have three days special for you at Azeitão, a event called "Traditions, Tastes and Aromas of Azeitão". Here it will be possible to make a winner tour at José Maria da Fonseca Caves with wine tasting and taste the amazing cheese, wines, honey and participate on the traditional games, workshops, thematic Parade, see the street theater.

At Setubal you have the commemorations of Navy Day at Setúbal, with several events happening since 14th May till 22th May, you have during this weekend the Orchestra of Navy and a Ship Parade on the Sunday, among other activities.

The region of Setubal is surrounded by stunning blue and green landscapes, travel here and let yourself emerge in the ocean of tranquility that the region of Setubal offers you. You just need to choose your accomodation, gastronomy and activities (Facebook Portugal Dream Coast Activities) you like. Travel to Setubal, we are waiting you.

AWC Vienna 3 years, its Assis Lobo Doc Palmela

Assis Lobo Casa Agrícola has several wines but today we make a reference ot Assis Lobo Doc Palmela . It’s a red wine produced on 2004 that get older during 12 months in deposit plus 12 months in the bottle.

They produced 100 hl and It’s a wine of great concentration. Purplish red colour with a intense flavours of red fruits and spices. To taste this amazing wine, we advice a temperature of 18º Celsius degrees preferable with a dish of meat or a strong flavor cheeses.

The vineyard has a total of 60 hectares and produces amazing wines. This company has international recognition with a total of 13 awards, specially on AWC Vienna (2006, 2007, 2008 – Silver Medal) for this wine.

XI Wines Contest of Península of Setúbal

On the next 17th May, will be decided the prizes of XI Wines Contest Peninsula of Setúbal. The jury decided on 3rd May the evaluation and classification of red, white and rose wines of Península of Setúbal and the next stage will be evaluate and classificate the White wines, red wines, sparkling category DO Palmela and Setúbal fortified Wines and Moscatels Roxo.

Besides Gold and Silver Medal, it will be award theBest White Wine, Best Red Wine, Best Fortified Wine and Best Liqueur of Península of Setúbal. This competition, has the participation of 23 wine producers of the region. This Wine Constest promotes the quality and excellency of several kind of wines that are produced on the Setúbal Region and the best in Portugal.