Taste Tavira in a Glass: Discover Local Wines at AL-LAGAR

Wines with a View: Tavira’s Vineyard Revival

You can’t miss it when entering Tavira from the A22 motorway: vineyards stretch out on both sides of the road, accompanied by eye-catching billboards for Casa Santos Lima wines. One of Portugal’s largest wine producers, this fifth-generation family-owned company is best known for its wide selection and international reach—90% of their wine production is exported to over 50 countries.

Winemaking in the Algarve has ancient roots, dating back to the Phoenicians and Romans. But the region’s wine scene experienced a long pause until recent decades brought a welcome revival. Casa Santos Lima invested in the Tavira area by acquiring older vineyards and planting new ones. According to local managers Gonçalo Fialho and Ruben Martins, the conditions are ideal: abundant sunshine, ocean breezes, and mineral-rich clay and limestone soils.

In 2024, the winery opened AL-LAGAR, a beautifully restored 19th-century wine press turned visitor center, just outside Tavira. Here, wine lovers can enjoy a full wine tourism experience, including guided vineyard walks, tastings of both regional and signature wines, and light Algarvean pairings—all set against a scenic countryside backdrop.

While the Casa Santos Lima portfolio includes wines from across Portugal, don’t miss their local Tavira selections. Try the red or white Castelo de Tavira—a wine that captures the essence of the region in every sip.

To plan your visit or book a tasting experience, check out their official website:
👉 www.al-lagar.com