With 60 hectares of land and 32 hectares of vineyards, including 23 hectares of red grape varieties and nine hectares of white grape varieties, Tapada do Chaves is located in an area strongly influenced by the orography (Serra de São Mamede) and the agroforestry cover, which gives it a specific microclimate that is decisive for the quality and typicality of the wines produced there.
There are few wine estates in the Alentejo region that have existed for more than a century. Tapada do Chaves is, therefore, a unique case in the Alentejo landscape. It is a particular place, singular for its heritage and its orography. Located on a granite massif and with a generous altitude that allows for the slow and full ripening of the grapes, this is reflected in very pure aromas in the wines and a unique freshness in the reds and whites.

Its history dates back to the beginning of the 20th century when, in Frangoneiro, Mr. Chaves planted the first vineyards on his small property (Tapada), initiating a relationship of passion and dedication to the land.
In Tapada do Chaves are two of the oldest vineyard plots in the Alentejo region still in production, with records dating back to 1901 (old red vine) and 1903 (old white vine).
From the very beginning of its history, Tapada do Chaves has been distinguished by an enviable array of awards and distinctions that can still be seen today in the different rooms that make up this historic winery.
Having a Tapada do Chaves on the table or in the cellar quickly came to mean having the best that the Alentejo region had to offer. These renowned wines were praised for their excellent freshness without sacrificing a generous and velvety body. The longevity of these wines, especially the reds, is also one of their glories.