Évora is the historic capital of the region but has buildings dating back to the 1st century as the case of the Roman Temple build during the Romans occupation, and others from the Moorish occupation being conquered by the Portugueses on the 12nd century.

Our culinary have influences from the Atlantic and Mediterranean but thanks to the Portuguese and not the Spanish Conquistadors.

The all Portugal is home to 250 native grapes varieties but not all are present in the Alentejo. There are some unique grape varieties that yyou only can find them in other wine regions as Jampal or Ramisco from Sintra and many more.