Quinta do Sanguinhal — Attraction in Bombarral

So we had the wild idea, we wanted to visit a local winery. From thought to action is just one step, so we called around 9 o'clock and asked about the daily tours. The office was not sure that a tour was taking off in the morning, so they said they would talk to the guide to see if anything was in the pipe. We set out as we had another thing to do on the way. En route the phone calls and the guide told us, that she could do us a tour at 11 (normal tours are at 10:30) because she needed to prepare a few things. We said fab! So at 11 o'clock we arrived at Quinta do Sanguinhal and Catarina was there in the courtyard to receive us. We had the most fantastic tour of the winery and the grounds ending in a phenomenal wine tasting in the Old wine press Hall. So much atmosphere, so much spirit. And Catarina guided us all the way, with loving care and encouragement. She is a fantastic host and guide! Oh and the if you are wondering about the wine... Go taste for yourself! Some of the bottles...

Quinta do Saguinhal offers an experience between history, cultural heritage and the benefits of producing wine between the Atlantic Ocean and the mountain of Montejunto. The wine tasting starts with a mesmerising visit to some of the building structures and vineyards... this will help you gain understanding of why and what is the complexity of the wine. From the light white wine to the deep tasty red wines I became found of the Quinta do Saguinhal Reserva and Casabel Signature. In this case, some of the wine tasting sessions here do not include a meal, so... If you want to have some lunch nearby with local cuisine try Zélia Restaurant at Saguinhal village, curiously, one of the top restaurants in the area. (But make a book...

This was a delightful winery visit. We arrived around 4 pm and did not realize that tours/tasting sessions need to be booked in advance (TAKE NOTE). Nevertheless, Catarina and the owner were so accommodating to us they let us join the in-progress tour and treated us like star guests (as with every other guest). Their antique distillery room was a highlight for me. This was our first stop on a short road trip outside of Lisbon and I would enthusiastically recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic Portuguese winery experience. The wines were delicious and their bottle prices are astoundingly low from the perspective of Americans. Also try their brandy - it's...