The Alentejo is a region where time slows down and tradition remains alive, bringing together almost every type of soil, sustained by the montado forest and a cultural heritage preserved over generations.
Herdade Aldeia de Cima is an estate with 3,500 hectares of montado, located in the Serra do Mendro, where no two parts are the same. It is in this fresh land, with exceptional biodiversity, that wine, medronho spirit, olive oil, honey and cork are produced.
The Serra do Mendro reveals an unusual landscape, marked by rugged soil morphology and a unique band of schist that signals the transition between Alto and Baixo Alentejo. It is in this territory that skeletal soils define a singular identity. The highest point of the Serra do Mendro is located at Herdade Aldeia de Cima, reaching 424 metres above sea level.
The wines of Herdade Aldeia de Cima reveal the authenticity of Alentejo, shaped by the altitude of the Serra do Mendro. In this unique terroir, influenced by the freshness of Atlantic winds and schist-based soils, wines of great elegance and complexity are born, heirs to a viticultural tradition spanning over two thousand years. Across 22 plots, spread over five vineyards and farmed under organic practices, native Portuguese grape varieties are cultivated. True to tradition, manual harvesting preserves the knowledge of the local people.
Herdade Aldeia de Cima reflects a commitment to the land. With 3,500 hectares of cork oak forest in the Serra do Mendro, it is a place where nature, history and community intertwine. Luísa Amorim grew up closely connected to Alentejo and, alongside her father, Américo Amorim, learned the importance of planting cork oaks for the future. With her husband, Francisco Rêgo, and their daughters, she continues this legacy, promoting the sustainability of an ancestral heritage. At the same time, they revitalise the community spirit of Santana, preserving traditional architecture and cultural memory. The estate stands as a haven of biodiversity, where forest and agriculture come together to protect this unique legacy for future generations.