Évora Cartuxa: The Most Exclusive Tour for Wine Lovers

Itinerary
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Stop At: Enoturismo Cartuxa, Estrada da Soeira Quinta de Valbom, Evora 7000-769 Portugal

The Cartuxa Winery, located in the Quinta do Valbom. Founded by Ignacius of Loyola – later Saint Ignacius – in 1540, the Order of Jesuits was devoted to missionary and educational work. It was to those ends that Jesuits came to Évora, firstly to set up the College of the Holy spirit (Colégio Espirito Santo) around 1551, and later, in 1559, to create the University of Évora. A Jesuit rector of the University, Father Pedro Silva, acquired Quinta de Valbom in 1580 to house the university’s teaching body. The building of what came to be called the Jesuit Retreat (Casa de Repouso dos Jesuitas) took 10 years to complete, and resulted in a large, many-roomed building, complete with refectory and chapel.

In 1759, the Jesuits were expelled from Portugal by Prime Minister Pombal, and the Valbom Estate was taken over by the State. In 1776 it was equipped with a wine press which quickly gained importance in the region.
Situated on the Herdade de Pinheiros estate, can take all the grapes grown in Foundation vineyards and is fitted with three technological innovations that set it apart from the rest. These are: efficient refrigeration capacity; facility to sort the grapes on arrival at the winery and the ability to move musts and wine around by force of gravity.

The bottling line is fully automated and has an output of some four million bottles per year. These are red, rose and white wines of brands, Vinea, EA, Foral de Évora, Cartuxa, Scala Coeli and the legendary Pêra-Manca.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Eugénio de Almeida Foundation, Páteo de São Miguel, 7001-901 Évora, Portugal

The Eugénio de Almeida Foundation is a privately-owned charity, based in the city of Évora. Its statutary aims are cultural, educational, social and spiritual, focussed on enhancing human achievement and overall development of the region of Évora. Bequeathed by Vasco Maria Eugénio de Almeida, its statutes date 12 August, 1963, and were published on 10 October of the same year.
Continuing the region’s age-old connection with wine, the Foundation has a longstanding history of winegrowing. Vines have been grown at the Casa Agricola Eugenio de Almeida since the end of the 19th century.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Pateo de Sao Miguel, Mario Chico broad, Evora 7000-802 Portugal

Located in central Evora, Pateo de São Miguel has a big symbolic status. Along the centuries, this place was shaped by consecutive military invasions and was the scenario of remarkable events in the country’s and city’s history. In the middle ages it was a fulcral defensive point in the city. After the city was con-quered to the Muslims, in 1165, the fortification was delivered by the King D. Afonso Henriques to the Military Order of São Bento de Calatrava.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Jardim das Casas Pintadas, Rua de Vasco da Gama, Evora 7000-941 Portugal

Painted Houses owes its name to the singular set of 16th century frescoes that decorate the gallery and the oratory annex integrated into the garden.
At the time of the execution of the frescoes, Painted Houses belonged to D. Francisco da Silveira, 3rd Coudel-mor of D. Manuel I and D. João III and a refe-rence poet in the General Songbook.
At the end of the 16th century, the Painted Houses were annexed to the Palace of the Inquisition to house the judges of the Holy Office.
The garden gallery decorations are one of the most interesting artistic manifestations of the genre existing in Portugal and a unique example of palatial mural painting from the first half of the 16th century.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Enoteca Cartuxa, R. de Vasco da Gama nº15, 7001-901 Évora, Portugal

Located in the heart of the historic centre of Évora, Enoteca Cartuxa is the la-test addition to the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation legacy. Its white-washed walls with red-painted wood furniture is a traditional Alentejo tavern design with a contemporary twist.
Revel in the delights of Cartuxa wines, also available by the glass, and the rich, local cuisine.

Our olive oil range, EA, Álamos and Cartuxa, is also available at the store.
Cartuxa Enoteca attracts both local visitors, as well as those coming from afar to enjoy this world-heritage city.


Duration: 2 hours