PARTNERS - Private Lisbon Southern Region (Fernão Pó) Wine Tasting Tour

After being picked up in Lisbon, you'll be transferred to Palmela, a region steeped in winemaking history and tradition. Your first stop is Filipe Palhoça Vinhos, a family-run winery founded in 1950 by Filipe Jorge Palhoça. What began as a small business has grown into a legacy passed down through generations, with a deep love for viticulture at its heart. Located in the Poceirão area, the estate lies in the heart of the Setúbal Peninsula wine-growing region. Today, the winery spans 112 hectares across 11 properties in Poceirão, Fernando Pó, and Marateca, and is renowned for its dedication to quality and tradition. Here, you’ll discover the winemaking process and sample wines that reflect the passion and history of this land.

Before continuing to the next winery, enjoy a stop for lunch at a cozy, family-run restaurant owned by a local fisherman and his family in Poceirão. This hidden gem offers a true taste of the region, with fresh fish and other traditional dishes sure to delight your palate. After this authentic gastronomic experience, your journey continues to Casa Ermelinda Freitas, another historic winery founded in 1920 by Leonilde Freitas. One of the rare Portuguese wineries to maintain continuous female leadership, it flourished under the guidance of Ermelinda Freitas and later her daughter, Leonor Freitas. The vineyard’s sandy soils, rich in water and cooled by the breezes from the Tejo and Sado Rivers, create ideal conditions for Castelão grapes, which make up 40% of their production. These unique conditions give the wines their smooth and elegant character, making Casa Ermelinda Freitas a standout in the region.