Adega Jose de Sousa
Adega Jose de Sousa
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
About
In the center of the picturesque town of Reguengos de Monsaraz, you can visit one of the world’s most unusual wineries. Keeping alive a tradition initiated by the Romans over 2000 years ago, the Jose de Sousa winery is equipped with 114 clay amphorae, a fermentation method as rare as it is old. The old cellars are below ground level and contain the urns and two open lagares for treading the grapes
Duration: 1-2 hours
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vania m
Lisbon, Portugal5 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Well-structured tour by the guide, with plenty of information about manufacturing processes (industrial and manual). A little impacted by the fact that the vineyard itself is not visited and the production process is not taking place, but I imagine that this is always conditioned by the time at which the visit takes place. We took the guided tour in English and the guide's level of English was good and she was perfectly clear and able to answer all the questions. The wine tasting itself is in a pleasant room, the wines are of good quality, the sausages were a little too fatty, we tried others in the region with less fat and equally tasty. Compared to other visits, the price is a little high, I think that given the size of the winery and the conditions mentioned here, they should have a different price depending on the time of year.
Written 10 April 2024
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Cara Vânia,
Agradecemos sinceramente por partilhar as suas impressões sobre a visita ao enoturismo da Adega José de Sousa. Valorizamos imensamente o feedback recebido e levamos em consideração as observações feitas.
Ficamos contentes por saber que considerou a visita bem estruturada e informativa e a qualidade da nossa guia.
Compreendemos a expectativa de visitar a vinha e observar o processo produtivo em ação, reconhecendo que estes aspetos podem ser influenciados pela época do ano e outros fatores sazonais. No entanto, gostaríamos de salientar que a equipa de enologia, exceto durante o período de vindima, trabalha apenas nos dias de semana. Dessa forma, como a sua visita ocorreu num domingo, não foi possível testemunhar a produção em pleno funcionamento na adega.
É gratificante saber que a guia proporcionou uma experiência agradável durante a visita, e que o nível de inglês estava adequado para comunicar claramente e responder a todas as perguntas. Gostaríamos também de destacar que os produtos que acompanham as nossas provas são cuidadosamente selecionados de produtores locais, garantindo uma experiência gastronómica de enorme qualidade.
Consideramos que os preços estão ajustados às nossas experiências, que incluem uma visita guiada de cerca de 1 hora, com guias com formação especializada e que falam vários idiomas, num ambiente de qualidade, com bons vinhos e bons produtos.
Tomamos nota da observação sobre os enchidos e iremos partilhar com a equipa para possíveis melhorias.
Agradecemos novamente pelo tempo dispensado e feedback fornecido. Esperamos ter a oportunidade de recebê-la novamente na nossa adega para uma experiência ainda mais satisfatória no futuro.
Atenciosamente,
Written 11 April 2024
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AA S
88 contributions
Mar 2023
Very nice, proactive service to organize the tour. The tour itself was highly informative and interesting. It was our first time seeing and learning about wines made in clay pots, which we found so special. The winery takes part in sustainability initiatives, which they informed us about prior to our trip, so that we could collect used corks for a good cause. Highly recommend!
Written 29 March 2023
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Dear Audrey!
Thank you for taking the time to write this complete review about your visit to Adega José de Sousa. We appreciate your words and the feedback about our experiences. It was a pleasure to welcome you and present this winery and unique wines. We hope to see you at the next opportunity!
See you soon!
Best Regards, Ana Lima.
Written 8 May 2023
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Steph_FR-BE
Schaerbeek, Belgium2,446 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We are wine enthousiasts and have been visiting producers in France, Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal. We chose to visit this winery because of the clay pots which we never saw before.
The guide was professional and instructive through out the visit and tasting.
We found the price fairly expensive for the 3 wines and some biscuits. We would have expected some cheese or ham for the 25€ adult price. Especially considering kids have to pay also and there is no discount in the shop when doing the visit.
The guide was professional and instructive through out the visit and tasting.
We found the price fairly expensive for the 3 wines and some biscuits. We would have expected some cheese or ham for the 25€ adult price. Especially considering kids have to pay also and there is no discount in the shop when doing the visit.
Written 19 August 2023
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Hello dear Steph! Thank you for taking the time to write this review about your visit to Adega José de Sousa in Reguengos de Monsaraz. We appreciate your words and the feedback about our experiences!
We hope to see you at the next opportunity!
See you soon!
Best Regards,
Ana Lima.
Written 21 September 2023
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Corey K
Albufeira, Portugal3 contributions
Jan 2022
Excellent tour and tasting with a knowledgeable guide! I enjoyed seeing the old and new wine making techniques and learning about the history of the winery. The wines I tasted were excellent, and based on that I purchased my favourite bottle as well as one I hadn't tried; it was also quite nice for the price! This is an easy recommendation. Do a tour and tasting here!
Written 25 January 2022
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for taking the time to write this complete review about your visit to Adega José de Sousa.
We appreciate your words. It was a pleasure to welcome you and present this winery and unique wines.
We hope to see you at the next opportunity!
See you soon!
Liliana Pereira
Winetourism Coordinator
Written 7 April 2022
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Ravi C
3 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Wonderful tour of a small, but unique winery. The winery does their fermentation in large centuries old clay pot. We had a semi- private tour, with one other couple. Our tour guide from the winery was very knowledgeable.
We did a tasting of 3 “premium” red wines- all tasted amazing
We did a tasting of 3 “premium” red wines- all tasted amazing
Written 11 October 2022
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Dear Ravi! Thank you for taking the time to write this complete review about your visit to Adega José de Sousa. We appreciate your words. It was a pleasure to welcome you and present this winery and unique wines. We hope to see you at the next opportunity! See you soon! Ana Lima
Written 15 October 2022
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Bettie_Booker
North West England191 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
The Adega was in the town where we were staying and we were able to walk to it very easily which meant we could both relax and enjoy the wine tasting which clearly is a bonus. The choice of tours was very good too. It is a lovely venue, with a small garden area containing the same vines that are grown on the main estate. Our guide explained about the differences in the grape types & their skins. The tour took in modern and traditional wine making methods and visiting the older part of the winery where the amphorae are stored was both interesting and atmospheric. In the wine tasting area great care had been taken to ensure COVID-19 guidelines were adhered to but it was done in such a way to not interfere with our enjoyment of the experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable, she was very easy to talk with and she answered all our questions very well. As for the wine, I have not found wines from the José de Souza winery in the UK which is regrettable however, all the more reason to return because they were all very, very good and different to each other from easy drinkers to one's deserving of fine dining.
Written 22 October 2021
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for taking the time to write this complete review about your visit to Adega José de Sousa.
We appreciate your words. It was a pleasure to welcome you and present this winery and unique wines.
We hope to see you at the next opportunity!
See you soon!
Liliana Pereira
Winetourism Coordinator
Written 5 November 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Cristina S
27 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We visited the José de Sousa winery on Sunday and loved the experience.
We were accompanied by Sofia who was an excellent guide, very competent, 5-star professionalism and immense friendliness.
He gave us a complete visit, we learned a lot, with very interesting details. Always available to answer our questions.
Excellent service.
The support in the store was equally great, where he explained in detail the differences between the various products.
We will certainly recommend this visit to our friends and we will not forget "our" Sofia, who we still talk about today.
We were accompanied by Sofia who was an excellent guide, very competent, 5-star professionalism and immense friendliness.
He gave us a complete visit, we learned a lot, with very interesting details. Always available to answer our questions.
Excellent service.
The support in the store was equally great, where he explained in detail the differences between the various products.
We will certainly recommend this visit to our friends and we will not forget "our" Sofia, who we still talk about today.
Written 14 August 2023
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Boa tarde cara Cristina,
Agradecemos pelo tempo que dispensou para escrever este comentário sobre a visita à Adega José de Sousa e pela sua recomendação! Agradecemos as palavras assim como o feedback sobre a experiência e os nossos profissionais. Foi um prazer recebê-los e dar a conhecer esta adega única e a arte milenar de produzir vinhos em talha.
Esperamos vê-los numa próxima oportunidade,
Até breve!
Atentamente,
Ana Lima.
Written 19 August 2023
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Klitschi
Schwerin, Germany4 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
We visited the winery about 1 hour before closing time. Unfortunately, it was not possible to taste the slightly younger wines, even against payment. The nice saleswoman did not want to open partout wine for us, so we only bought two bottles “on suspicion”. Very very poor service.
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Written 13 September 2024
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Good afternoon dear Customer,
Thank you for taking the time to write this comment about your experience at Adega José de Sousa, which will certainly be taken into consideration.
The prices of the wines presented in the wine shop, both for tasting and for purchase, are all displayed and the brands duly explained. Limited edition and/or small production brands are not available for individual tastings.
We leave it up to the customer to taste or take the brand and consume it at home.
We're sorry that your experience with us didn't meet your expectations, but we hope to be able to welcome you back at the next opportunity.
See you soon!
Sincerely,
Ana Lima.
Written 19 September 2024
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Marta C
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Friends
We were a group of 19 people. The opinion was unanimous. Not pleasant. The person who made the visit was arrogant and not friendly. He spoke very quickly as if he was debiting what he memorized. He didn't answer any questions and always said he would talk later. The wines in the tasting also did not fill the measurements. It is important that the person making the visit is empathetic and explains the doubts instead of debating.
Written 2 October 2023
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Cara Marta Lamentamos a pontuação que nos enviou e antecipadamente algo que possa ter corrido menos bem na sua experiência com a Adega José de Sousa. A visita guiada a esta adega centenária, onde preservamos a técnica ancestral de produção de vinho de talha, é guiada e conduzida por profissionais experientes e que falam vários idiomas e terminam sempre com uma prova de vinhos cuidada e com produtos de elevada qualidade. Agradecemos o seu feedback com vista a melhorarmos o nosso serviço e esperamos merecer a sua confiança numa próxima oportunidade. Obrigada,
A equipa da Adega José de Sousa
Written 4 October 2023
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Branca C
Vila do Conde, Porto, Portugal24 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Very interesting visit with a fabulous Guide, the Ligia, who explained everything very clearly and responded quickly to the questions that were asked. Excellent interaction, an excellent professional.
It is very worth visiting this winery and get to know the various processes of making wine, especially wines.
The proof, after the visit, confirms the quality of the wines they produce.
It is very worth visiting this winery and get to know the various processes of making wine, especially wines.
The proof, after the visit, confirms the quality of the wines they produce.
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Written 16 August 2024
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Boa tarde cara Branca,
Agradecemos pelo tempo que dispensou para escrever este comentário sobre a visita à Adega José de Sousa!
Agradecemos as palavras assim como o feedback sobre a experiência. Foi um prazer recebê-la e dar a conhecer esta adega única e a arte milenar de produzir vinhos em talha.
Esperamos vê-la numa próxima oportunidade,
Até breve!
Atentamente,
Ana Lima.
Written 19 September 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Vocês estão funcionando na Páscoa? 19, 20 e 21 de abril? Se sim, precisa marcar um dia e horário para visita? qual o email que posso fazer isso, aqui nessa página não me aparece o email
Written 9 April 2019
Olá Luciana!
Obrigada pela sua mensagem!
Estamos abertos apenas dia 20 de abril. Envie um e-mail para josedesousa@jmfonseca.pt para lhe enviarmos todas as informações. Até breve!
Written 11 April 2019
Olá Mary Ange,
Obrigada pelo seu contacto e interesse na adega José de Sousa.
A nossa visita guiada, que pode incluir a prova de 3, 4 ou 5 vinhos, começa nos 10 euros.
Caso pretenda agendar uma visita, por favor, envie-nos um email ou telefone para os contactos indicados aqui na página.
Muito obrigada,
Atentamente,
Equipa Adega José de Sousa
Written 8 February 2019
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