A region with about 200 kilometers (124 miles) of golden sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, which create shapes in the rocks and cliffs. The aromas and flavors of the traditional cuisine of Algarve, gifted by the mountains and people. The regional delicacies, such as figs, almonds, carob and the arbutus-berry brandy, distract us from the recent development of this region with respect to its wines.

This is an area with a very specific climate: it is near the sea, but also suffers the influence of the mountains of Espinhaço de Cão, Caldeirão and Monchique (almost continuous mountain chain, that runs through the region, from the Spanish border to the Atlantic coast). The southern location and the mountain barrier that protects it from the cold north winds, ensures a dry climate, hot and with little wind.

The red varieties are the traditional Castelão and Negra Mole and the white varieties are Arinto and Síria. The Syrah was one of the varieties used in the replanting of the vineyards and demonstrated complete adaptability to the climate of the region, therefore it has been widely planted by farmers.