Quinta do Monte Alegre

The history of Quinta do Monte Alegre is written by the sandy paths of the demarcated wine region of Península de Setúbal, in the area of Fernando Pó, in the heart of Palmela, where is located the land and the facilities of this property of the family Santana Pereira. S Quinta do Monte Alegre is about 1 hour from Lisbon and Évora, and 35 minutes from Setúbal. The property is also near Fernado Pó train station (10 minutes).

The first vineyard plantations, in Quinta do Monte Alegre, date from the beginning of the 20th century, having gradually increased the area of plantation from the decade of 80, when the property is acquired by Rodolfo Pereira, as support for the production and wine sales in the Palmela wine cellar, founded in 1926 by Xavier Santana, the first generation of producers.

In the year of 2002, Fernando Santana Pereira rehabilitates the pre-existing winery and builds another, equipped with modern technologies of vinification. At the same time, there is a notable increase in the area and diversification of grape varieties planted, typical of the Setúbal, like "Castelão" and "Fernão Pires" to the international varieties, adapted to the region.

With the production of wine established at Quinta do Monte Alegre, the company decides to offer the possibility of obtaining a complete wine tourism experiences in the origin of the production of its wines, in direct contact with the surroundings of a terroir privileged by unique rural beauty and tranquillity.

At present, Quinta do Monte Alegre comprises an area of approximately 60 hectares of vineyard, winery, wine shop and a room for wine tourism activities and events.

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