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Founded in 1973, Esporão is today one of Portugal's most important wine and olive oil producers, while also making Sovina craft beer and offering a wide range of tourism experiences. It all began in the Alentejo region at Herdade do Esporão, where emblematic wines such as Esporão Reserva and Monte Velho are produced, as are extra virgin olive oils. In the Douro Valley, it is based at Quinta dos Murças, and in Vinho Verde it operates at Quinta do Ameal. Esporão is dedicated to pursuing organic agriculture and enhancing sustainability while building close relationships with customers and consumers in more than 50 countries around the world. In all three regions, Alentejo, Douro and Vinho Verde, Esporão welcomes guests, introducing them to its products with special activities, and, in the case of Herdade de Esporão, at its own restaurant, awarded both a Michelin Star and a Michelin Green Star.

Na Herdade Vale da Rosa conhecemos as uvas como ninguém desde a década de 60. Cuidamos de cada cacho com a maior das atenções e pomos neles o que temos de melhor, o nosso carinho, a nossa experiência e todo o nosso saber. Em pleno coração do Alentejo criámos um espaço mágico onde as vinhas crescem vigiadas de perto pelos olhos mais experientes e cuidadas pelas mãos mais delicadas. Sem grainha, as uvas Vale da Rosa distinguem-se pelo sabor e textura únicos. Os bagos crocantes e doces são absolutamente irresistíveis. Protegemo-las todo o ano, utilizando as mais avançadas técnicas de produção para que no Verão cresçam lindas e doces, fazendo as delícias de quem as prova. Os nossos colaboradores cuidam de cada cacho como se fosse único. Dão-lhes carinho, atenção e mimam cada um deles de forma verdadeiramente especial. O maravilhoso Sol alentejano e a nossa terra fértil fazem o resto. O resultado são uvas suculentas, crocantes e verdadeiramente especiais.

Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal, founded in 1922 as João Pires & Filhos, is today one of Portugal's most innovative and important wine producers. The company began in Palmela and, in the 1970s, stood out for its commitment to new viticulture and oenology techniques. In 1998, Commander José Berardo became the main shareholder, investing in vineyards, wineries and new properties, and establishing a partnership with the Lafitte Rothschild Group at Quinta do Carmo, which he would acquire in 2008. In the same year, he also took control of Aliança, a benchmark in sparkling wines, spirits and table wines. Under the motto ‘Art, Wine, Passion’, due to its seven wine tourism venues, the Bacalhôa Group combines tradition, modernity and art in several estates. With over 900 hectares of vineyards, 15,000 barrels and a capacity of 20 million litres, it continues to invest in innovation and quality, creating wines that offer unique experiences and exporting to over 60 countries.