Discover native Algarve grapes over the idyllic Arade River
– December 9, 2024 | Text Alexandra Stilwell
Famous for its spectacular summer Sunset Sessions, picnics among the wines and delicious wine tastings with a view of the Arade River, Arvad is adding to this portfolio of exquisite activities with the new lunch experience at the Casa do Rio on the estate’s riverside deck.
The experience was created to complement the wine tourism offer of this family project that aims to promote not only the region and its experiences but also the Negra Mole grape variety.
Native to the Algarve and the second oldest in Portugal, this grape variety is also one of Arvad’s brand images.
Organised exclusively for private groups, these riverside lunches in a unique location were launched just this month.
Available by appointment only and for groups of up to 20 diners, the lunches offer “a private environment in full communion with nature, with an emphasis on Algarve cuisine paired with wines aged in the cellar at the top of the hill”.
Set around a large cataplana, the lunches include three moments: the starter, a cooking exhibition as the chef prepares the main course, and a regional dessert with coffee, in addition to the pairing with three Arvad wines to accompany each moment.
Ideal for birthday celebrations, special lunches with friends or small corporate events, the lunches at Casa do Rio begin with the guests’ arrival by boat at the Casa do Rio deck (additional service) or at the Arvad winery, from which guests are then taken to the deck, on a pleasant buggy drive across the vineyards and the floodplain.
This experience must be booked via email ([email protected]) and costs from €80 per person.
It can also be complemented with other options, such as a boat trip or live music (not included in the price).
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