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luxury experiences
Quinta de Lemos Esporão

VINHA BOUTIQUE HOTEL São Lourenço do Barrocal
Hotel & Monte Alentejano
Situado em Vila Nova de Gaia, este
palacete do século XVI apresenta uma
abordagem urbana e contemporânea the condiments that contribute to the production of
ao universo vinícola, assumindo-se exceptional nectars. Esporão, Tapada de Coelheiros
como um espaço vibrante e acolhedor, and “Dez Tostões” feature on the Alentejo wine list
com um design eclético e ousado. Os and emphasise this premise. To get to know their ori-
três hectares de jardins que o rodeiam gins, the ideal is to discover the estates and embark
são a porta de entrada para uma esta- on the exclusive experiences they offer. Tastings in the
dia inesquecível, que pode contemplar terroirs, dinners in the vineyards at sunset and, for the
uma viagem a bordo do iate do hotel, more fearless enthusiasts, 4x4 trips and hikes through
uma Journey of Tastes guiada pelo the vineyards are just some of the options in the south.
Chef duplamente estrelado, Henrique The wine tour ends at São Lourenço do Barrocal -
Sá Pessoa, ou uma tarde de puro Hotel & Monte Alentejano, amid vineyards, holm oaks
deleite no spa.// Located in Vila Nova and centuries-old olive trees. To extend the experience
de Gaia, this 16th century mansion pre- in the heart of the Alentejo, here the list of activities is
sents an urban and contemporary vast and eclectic. Hot air balloon rides, boat or horse
approach to the world of wine, and is rides, pottery workshops and even grape harvests
a vibrant and cosy space with an are just some of the activities offered by this boutique
eclectic and daring design. The three hotel. But if your plan is to immerse yourself in absolute
hectares of gardens that surround it (and well-deserved) relaxation, this is also the place to
are the gateway to an unforgettable do it, perhaps under a starry sky like no other.
stay, which can include a trip aboard In retrospect, what we take away from this trip goes
the hotel’s yacht, a Journey of Tastes beyond the simple act of drinking. A visit to Portu-
guided by double-starred chef Henri- gal is and will always be about people, culture, rein-
que Sá Pessoa, or an afternoon of vented tradition and generosity. So let’s celebrate.
pure indulgence in the spa. A toast!