The Honrado wine project was born from a family partnership between father and son, united by their passion for the Alentejo and for traditional Amphora Wine. Despite its modern image, the project remains fully committed to the region’s heritage and to this ancient winemaking method.
Crafted by hand, the wines follow the two thousand-year-old Roman technique of fermenting grapes in clay amphorae, a tradition preserved and passed down through generations. In Vila de Frades, recognized as the Capital of Amphora Wine, this ancestral art remains very much alive.
This experience begins with a guided visit to the Cella Vinaria Antiqua Museum Winery, where you will learn about the history and production methods behind Amphora Wine. The tour concludes with a unique comparative tasting served in opaque black glasses, designed to challenge your senses. You will taste two Amphora Wines and two “conventional” Alentejo wines, and attempt to identify which belong to each style, as well as distinguish reds from whites. A task that may appear simple, but rarely is. Are you up to the challenge?
The tasting is accompanied by regional products, including Alentejo bread, local cheeses and cured meats, olives, artisanal jam or honey and local olive oil. A sensorial journey that celebrates tradition, culture, and discovery.