Casa Mae da Rota de Vinhos
Portugal
All of the 14 wine regions of Portugal have a regional “Mother House”. Here we have all the 24 wineries of the Setúbal region united in one winery. You will be able to see and taste, what the different wineries produce, their different terroir, styles and types.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Kah-zah My-ah dah Raw-tah de Vee-nyos, the 'Mother House' and primary nerve center for the viticultural treasures of the Setúbal Peninsula. Located in the shadow of the historic Palmela Castle, this institution…
Listen in the app2The Historic Parish House — 17th Century Architecture
To understand the Casa Mãe, one must first appreciate the architectural shell that contains it. This building was originally a parish house and hospital annex, constructed in the seventeenth century. …
Listen in the app3The Enoteca — A Library of Local Vintages
We now enter the heart of the facility: the Enoteca. This is where the abstract concepts of geography and history become tangible. …
Listen in the app4The Moscatel Sanctuary — The Golden Soul of Setúbal
No scholarly investigation of the Setúbal region is complete without a deep dive into its most iconic product: Moscatel de Setúbal. In this section of the Casa Mãe, the focus is entirely on this fortified nectar. …
Listen in the app5The Gastronomy Gallery — Regional Flavors and Crafts
Wine, in the Portuguese tradition, does not exist in a vacuum; it is part of a broader culinary and artisan ecosystem. This section of the Mother House is dedicated to the 'compadres' of wine: the traditional cheeses, sweets, and…
Listen in the app6The Terroir Exhibit — Geography of the Grape
To truly appreciate what is in the glass, one must understand what is beneath the vine. This educational exhibit focuses on the geological and climatic diversity of the Setúbal Peninsula. …
Listen in the app7The Artisan’s Corner — The Craft of the Land
In this final interior section of the Casa Mãe, we celebrate the human hand. The Artisan’s Corner focuses on the traditional crafts that have historically supported the agricultural life of Palmela. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our tour of the Casa Mãe da Rota de Vinhos comes to a close, you are now equipped with the intellectual and sensory framework to truly explore the Setúbal Peninsula. This building has served as your gateway, moving you from…
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What is Casa Mae da Rota de Vinhos?
Casa Mae da Rota de Vinhos 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 | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.5713, -8.9023 |
| Last updated |
