IN THE MOOD FOR ALENTEJO: PART 4 | A Journey Through Portugal’s Heartland of Ancient Clay Wines

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Step into Alentejo, Portugal’s most soulful region — a land of vast horizons, golden plains, historic town, whitewashed villages, and where ancient traditions continue to live on. This cinematic travel film takes you on a journey through Évora, Alqueva, Vidigueira, Vila de Frades, and Vila Alva, uncovering the birthplace of “talha” wines and the enduring spirit of Alentejo’s clay winemaking heritage.

Join us, Janz Anton-Iago, creator of @inthemoodforlife_official, and Salvador Borges de Castro @salvadorsommelier , in collaboration with Wine Destination Portugal and Excelência de Portugal, as we explore this land where time slows down and life is lived close to the earth. Along country roads framed by olive trees and cork oaks, we discover centuries-old customs, the warmth of its people, and the quiet poetry of rural life in southern Portugal.

Filmed during Talha Wine Season in November, this journey dives deep into Alentejo’s traditions, culture, and breathtaking landscapes — from the medieval charm of Évora to the shimmering expanse of Alqueva Lake, and the small villages where clay amphorae still tell stories of the past.

More than a travel film, IN THE MOOD FOR ALENTEJO: PART FOUR is a meditation on time, wine culture & tradition, and the beauty of simplicity — a soulful ode to one of Portugal’s most authentic regions. 🇵🇹

WATCH THE ALENTEJO SERIES:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/iQIGN4dTSrs
Part 2: https://youtu.be/F_HJeFQLN_Y
Part 3: https://youtu.be/aG_YDe_clhA

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CHAPTERS
00:00 – Opening – In the Mood for Alentejo
01:18 – Autumn in Alentejo: Land of Ancient Winemaking Traditions
03:41 – Journey Begins from Évora: Convento do Espinheiro
07:28 – Wine Country of Alentejo: Wine Destination Portugal
10:31 – Fita Preta
14:01 – Alqueva, Dark Sky Observatory & Alqueva Lake Boat Tour
18:22 – Ribafreixo
19:55 – Alvito & Vidigueira: Quinta do Quetzal
25:03 – Honrado, Cella Vinaria Antiqua
26:41 – Herdade do Sobroso
31:38 – Herdade do Rocim
33:55 – Lince Ecorkhotel Évora
35:15 – Vila de Frades: Capital of Talha Wines, Geraçoes da Talha
39:59 – Natus Vini
42:29 – Amphora Wine Day
45:11 – Vila Alva: Mestre Daniel & XXVII Talhas
47:05 – Herdade Grande
48:52 – Reflections on Alentejo: Land, Wine, Time, Tradition and Soul