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We have renovated a former railway station and conjured up the magic of bygone times with a fascinating excursion through a typical Alentejo montado landscape of cork-oak and holm-oak groves.
We stop frequently for unique experiences: a stroll through the cork and holm-oak groves, learning the difference between the two types of oak-tree, tasting an acorn, and — if you visit at the right time — witnessing the traditional cork harvest!
Next to Pepe Aromas “lives” the Sobreira Grande, winner of the Tree of the Year Portugal 2022 award. This majestic 250-year-old cork oak stands 12 meters tall and 6 meters in perimeter — an imposing presence in the heart of the montado. She continues to whisper stories of other times, other people, other springs… Come with us on a trail through this magnificent cork-oak forest and discover the magic of the Sobreira Grande.
In June and July join us at the crack of dawn on a fascinating excursion through the Alentejo cork-oak and holm-oak groves. Watch the process of cork extraction from the trees: equipped with just an axe, bark-strippers work with surgical precision. The bark grows back after each harvest, producing an absorbing spectacle from a time-old ritual.
Please note: Cork harvesting only takes place in June and July, and must be requested in advance when booking the Cork Tour.
CORK TOUR WITH WINE TASTING
Do you know how important cork stoppers are for the conservation of wines?
Complement your visit with a tasting of two carefully selected Alentejo wines, where we explain the different types of cork and their effects on the quality of the wines you drink!
Make this experience in a rustic, cosy and intimate environment and enjoy the full potential of our region.
Next to Pepe Aromas “lives” the Sobreira Grande,winner of the award Tree of the Year Portugal 2022.It is an old cork oak with 250 years, 12 meters inheight and 6 meters in perimeter, majestic andimposing, and in the middle of “montado”continues to whisper to us stories of other times, ofother men, of other springs!Come with us on this path through a trail ofmagnificent cork tree forest and discover SobreiraGrande!
