Experience through the Harvest

As the portuguese proverb goes “until the cleaning of the baskets, it is still harvest”. This experience translates exactly that. The grape harvest is much more than harvesting the grapes. For that reason we offer an unique experience focused on the labor that happens in this special “holiday”.
Includes:
• Presentation of the MANZWINE Project
• Visit to the winery and the explanation of the harvest, winemaking and aging process, giving special attention to the labors happening
• Tour through the museum, the winery, and the old school/wine lounge
• Workshop focus on the grapes:
– Understanding the difference between table grapes (Vitis Labrusca) and grapes for wine making (Vitis vinisfera);
– Analysis of the leaves and berries (skin, pulp and grapeseed)
– Understanding the differences between the main grape varieties used to produce wine and the characteristics they will transfer to the wine;
– Understanding what is the tannin;
• Commented Tasting of 6 wines from MANZWINE
• Regional Products:
– 2 Regional Cheeses
– 2 Regional Sausages
– 1 Fruity Jam
– 1 Portuguese extra virgin olive oil
– Curated Olives seasoned with olive oil and herbs
– Regional Mafra Bread
– Regional Dry Biscuits
– Seasonal Fruit
Estimated Duration: 3h
Minimum: 2pax
Price: 30€/pax
* This experience can only happen throughout the harvest period (September); must be booked with 48h in advance.