Sobrado Wine Press

Category: Civil Architecture > Olive Press

District: Beja > Ferreira do Alentejo > Abegoaria

Location:

Lagar do Sobrado is located in the village of Abegoaria, part of the municipality of Ferreira do Alentejo. Its location is set in a typical rural Alentejo environment, marked by the presence of vast olive groves that characterise the region's landscape.

This area, known as Lagar do Sobrado, reflects the territory's deep connection to agricultural production, particularly olive growing, a sector of great importance in southern Portugal.

The Art of Olive Oil:

This olive mill is a place dedicated to transforming olives into olive oil. It is a space where one can observe the extraction process, which focuses on obtaining high-quality olive oils.

Production follows a rigorous method, using fresh olives in good condition. The olive oil is obtained through purely mechanical processes, which allows for the preservation of the olive's intrinsic characteristics and ensures the integrity of the final product.

An Alentejo Symbol:

Lagar do Sobrado reflects the strong olive oil tradition of Ferreira do Alentejo, a municipality where olive cultivation and olive oil production are central elements. The presence of a unit like this highlights the importance of this activity for the local identity and economy.

Visiting Lagar do Sobrado is a way to understand the importance of olive oil in Alentejo, a product that is both an essential food and an ambassador of the history and customs of this vast region.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt