Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Vila Real > Chaves > Águas Frias > Avelelas
The Avelelas Rock-Cut Winery is located in the Avelelas area, a region belonging to the village of Águas Frias, in the municipality of Chaves. Its presence here points to a deep connection with the natural landscape and the agricultural history of the Trás-os-Montes region. This winery is situated in an environment where the terrain's characteristics, marked by the presence of rock, have been utilized over the centuries for activities such as viticulture, reflecting an ancestral knowledge of adaptation to the environment.
This winery, carved directly into the rock, bears witness to ancestral agricultural practices. Between the Middle Ages and the Modern Age, these rudimentary structures were essential for the rural communities of Trás-os-Montes. In an era when more complex wineries were the privilege of the wealthy, local farmers relied on these stone cavities for wine production. Its existence in Águas Frias attests to a long and profound winemaking tradition in the region, showcasing the resilience and ingenuity of the populations in the face of available resources.
The Avelelas Rock-Cut Winery is an example of functional simplicity. It consists of a cavity or set of cavities excavated directly into the rock, designed for grape treading and must collection. Its minimalist construction, which utilizes the natural form of the terrain, offers a unique perspective on how humans transformed natural elements into tools for subsistence. Observing this structure is to understand the creativity and adaptability that allowed for the development of important agricultural practices, shaping the cultural landscape of the area.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.7384429,-7.3672414
Coordinates DMS: 41°44'18.4"N 07°22'2.1"W
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