Herdade do Gamito is located in the Alto Alentejo, 4 kilometres from the historic and beautiful town of Crato. Herdade do Gamito is situated in the middle of a stunning landscape, with 27 hectares of vineyards as far as the eye can see.
This project was started by an old, traditional and well-known family with centuries-old roots in our region. This estate was built on many dreams and stories and, above all, on the owner's persistence in the art of making wine, first by hand and later by adapting to the demands of modern oenology.
This is how the wines of Herdade do Gamito were born, produced with soul and passion, characteristics that are very much present in these high quality wines.
We went to visit Herdade do Gamito and had a chat with Marcos Vieira, the winemaker at the house for almost 20 years, who explained to us that there is a constant concern with valuing the work and using the most modern technologies, never losing focus on combining production with tradition, thus offering a range of high quality wines. The wines are produced exclusively from the estate's own grapes, which makes the business easier to work with and more sustainable.
The estate's vineyards were planted in three phases: the first in 2001 (10 hectares), the second in 2003 (14 hectares) and more recently 3 hectares, totalling 27 hectares. The predominant grape varieties, chosen according to the terroir, are aragonez, trincadeira, alicante bouschet, syrah, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, verdelho, arinto and alvarinho. The vineyard's soil is predominantly granite, well-drained and with gentle slopes. The grape varieties are orientated according to the topography in order to maximise their properties.
The property's winery is located next to the vineyard, in a geological depression. Its construction was designed to allow the grapes to enter from the top and vinify by the action of gravity, avoiding the need to use pumps.
The wine references available in this cellar are:
- Terras do Crato White/Red/Rosé
- Gamito Verdelho/Syrah/Caberbet Sauvignon/Alicante Bouschet
- Herdade do Gamito White/Red
- Herdade do Gamito Reserve
- Bag in Box Melro White/Red 3lts
- Bag in Box Hospitalários White/Red 5lts
During our visit we tasted a single varietal, Gamito Cabernet Sauvignon, a great wine to accompany a good conversation at the end of the afternoon.
Herdade do Gamito also has rural tourism accommodation, made up of rustic houses that are fully equipped to make your experience in the Alto Alentejo unforgettable. Guests can also walk or cycle around the estate, enjoying the fresh air and breathtaking scenery.
You can explore the wines of Herdade do Gamito on our Despensa Franciscana website and we'll send them to you wherever you want. If you want to visit this idyllic place, go wine tasting or even sample regional products, Despensa Franciscana, together with its partners, can take care of all the organisation. Get a group of friends or family together and head for the Alto Alentejo. We look forward to providing you with moments of true leisure and a visit to Herdade do Gamito will be a memorable experience.
Contacts:
Herdade do Gamito
Apartado 9
7430-909 Crato
Tel. 245 990 237
Email: geral@herdadedogamito.com
