Herdade de Coelheiros
A long-established Évora estate with integrated olive groves, walnut orchards and vineyards, known for balanced Alentejo reds and the white 'Taboadella' range; a quieter, more rural alternative to Esporão.
Balanced Alentejo reds and a peaceful rural estate visit near Évora.
For balanced Alentejo reds and a peaceful rural estate visit near Évora.
What's in the glass
The wines are characterized by a sense of balance and restraint, favoring subtlety over excessive extraction. The reds exhibit a persistent earthiness reflective of the surrounding walnut and olive groves, while the whites are known for their bright, clean, and refreshing profiles.
How it came to be
This property has operated as a multi-disciplinary agricultural estate for generations, valuing the diversity of its land as much as its vines. It has quietly maintained its reputation as a steward of the landscape, eschewing rapid commercial expansion in favor of long-term soil health. This commitment to the land has allowed it to retain a distinct, rustic identity that feels untouched by time.
Best for, and who should skip
Visitors who prioritize environmental integrity and a quieter, more authentic connection to the land.
Less ideal for: Travelers seeking a high-energy, commercial winery experience with large-scale amenities, frequent guided group tours, or proximity to urban nightlife and walkable dining options.
Skip if: Those expecting a highly choreographed, high-tech winery tour may find the low-key, nature-focused visit lacking in spectacle.
Tours, tastings & getting there
The visit is intimate and rural, offering a tranquil escape from the busier tourist trails of the region. Tastings take place in a relaxed, pastoral setting, allowing for deep dives into the estate's integrated ecosystem of vines and trees.
Getting there: 1.5 hr from Lisbon; near Évora.
Getting around: The property is best navigated via slow-paced walks through the orchards and vineyard blocks that define the estate.
The estate is off the beaten path, so ensure your navigation system is updated before departing from Évora.
When to go
April–October.
Year-round.
Allow: Half a day
Beyond the tasting room
Book a vineyard and olive-grove tour with tasting.
Pair with
Açorda Alentejana
A bread, garlic and olive oil mash with a poached egg — the Alentejo's defining humble dish.
Carne de Porco à Alentejana
Pork and clams together — the Alentejo's most famous surf-and-turf, despite debate over its origin.
Ensopado de Borrego
Lamb braised in bread broth — a festive Alentejo stew of the interior hills.
Other wines to explore
Adega Mayor
A bold modern winery near Campo Maior designed by architect Souto de Moura, on the eastern Alentejo border — making a broad range of accessible reds, whites and a notable Bairrada-influenced set; one of the region's most striking buildings.
Alentejo
The great warm-climate red region of the south — Aragonez, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet across eight sub-regions from the granite of Portalegre to the heat of Vidigueira. Generous, approachable, and the gateway wine for most newcomers to Portugal.
Herdade da Calada
A 19th-century Alentejo estate near Borba, relaunched as a modern boutique winery making structured reds and crisp whites from the Évora sub-region; stylish on-site accommodation in a renovated farmhouse.
Nearby
Vila Nova de Milfontes
The main town of the Alentejo coast, at the mouth of the Mira river.
Évora
A walled university city in the Alentejo plain — Roman temple, bone chapel, whitewashed streets, and the regional capital of slow, serious food and wine.
Where it sits
