DK Travel : The Algarve : The Alentejo : Editor's choice

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Marquês de Borba Reserva (Tinto)

Robust red from the João Portugal Ramos stable. Blended from periquita, aragonês and trincadeira grape varieties and matured in French oak, this deep crimson delight enhances casseroles and roasts.
Outeiro (Branco)

Soft white that shows a spicy aroma of tropical fruits. Made from the roupeiro, arinto and antão vaz grape varieties. Ideal chilled as an aperitif.
Portalegre

The superb Museu do Guy Fino (named in honour of the founder of Portalegre’s last remaining tapestry factory) showcases some of the finest examples of tapestry in Europe.
Quinta do Mouro (Tinto)

Harmonious blend of ripe fruit flavours with a jolly 14 per cent alcohol content. Deep crimson with rich, oak finish and full-bodied bouquet. Enjoy with game.
Redondo

Dozens of hole-in-the-wallolarias (pottery workshops) line the narrow streets of Redondo, which makes it a worthy stop-off to pick up a slew of ceramic souvenirs.
Serra de São Mamede

This beautiful and diverse nature reserve is home to a stunning variety of wildlife: Bonelli’s eagle, Egyptian vulture, genet and the Iberian midwife toad are some of the residents.
Viana do Alentejo

A little backwater famed for its natural springs, but also home to a fine 14th-century castle and a fortified church. Peacocks roam round the pilgrim church of Nossa Senhora de Aires, 20 minutes’ walk east of the town centre.
Vila Nova de Milfontes

An attractive seaside resort hugging the River Mira near a vast swathe of golden sand. Popular in summer, with superb surf.
Vila Santa (Tinto)

A deep violet wine made from trincadeira, aragonês, cabernet sauvignon and alicante bouschet grape varieties. Smooth on the palate and a healthy companion withjavoli (wild boar).
Zambujeira do Mar

An annual rock festival has put this coastal smudge of a village resort on the map, but its secluded beach and other-world charm has always attracted the more independent of travellers.