Monte Seis Reis
Herdade dos Casarões, Sta. Maria
7100-078 Estremoz
Portugal
Telephone: +351 268 322 221
Vinho de Talha - How Wines Are Made the Ancient Way in Portugal's Alentejo
By James Martin, About.com
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Stomping Grapes in the Alentejo Region of Portugal
Monte Seis Reis Picture: Stomping the grapes at Monte Seis Reis winery in the Alentejo region, Portugal
Picture © Monte Seis Reis, provided with permission
If you're there during the harvest season, you may be able to see a traditional grape stomping in the Alentejo, as in the picture above. It isn't just for show--the Monte Seis Reis winery just outside the town of Estremoz uses foot-stomped grapes in only their best reserve wines. And their wines are award winning, and very, very good.
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