HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsJose Maria de Fonseca
Portugal
At the internationally renowned wine cellars of José Maria da Fonseca you will learn about the winery’s history, since 1834, and sample some of its wines. This is one of the oldest family-owned cellar of Portugal, being presently at the 7th generation, and counting. Note that this winery will be always in our selection for the day.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
As we return to the historic heart of Vila Nogueira de Azeitão, we find ourselves at the gateway to a dynasty. José Maria da Fonseca is not just a winery; it is the manifestation of a family's determination to define the…
Listen in the app2The Periquita Vineyard Legacy
To understand the success of José Maria da Fonseca, one must first understand the Periquita. This name, which now graces millions of bottles worldwide, began as the name of a specific property, the Cova da Periquita, where the…
Listen in the app3The Art of the Cooperage
One of the most evocative spaces on the estate is the old cooperage workshop. For nearly two centuries, the sound of the cooper's hammer was a constant rhythm here. …
Listen in the app4The Moscatel Vaults — A Century of Aging
We now descend into the cool, dark vaults where the Moscatel de Setúbal rests. This is perhaps the most spiritually significant part of the estate. …
Listen in the app5The Azulejo Tiles and Manor Courtyard
Returning to the sunlight of the manor courtyard, we are surrounded by another quintessential Portuguese art form: the azulejo. These hand-painted ceramic tiles decorate the walls of the estate, depicting scenes of harvest,…
Listen in the app6The Sundial and the Passage of Time
In a quiet corner of the gardens, we find an ancient stone sundial, a poignant symbol for a winery that measures success in decades. Before the advent of modern timekeeping, this device regulated the work of the estate, marking…
Listen in the app7The Tasting Ritual and the Final Bottle
Our exploration concludes in the tasting room, where the theoretical knowledge we have gathered becomes a physical reality. The ritual of tasting is a scholarly pursuit here, involving the systematic evaluation of color, aroma,…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our second tour of the José Maria da Fonseca estate, I hope you leave with a profound appreciation for the intersection of art and industry that defines this place. We have seen how a single family can shape the…
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What is Jose Maria de Fonseca?
Jose Maria de Fonseca is a place in Portugal with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.5184, -9.0150 |
| Last updated |
