As vinhas e os vinhos dos monges cistercienses de Alcobaça, uma história de longa duração

Abstract

Vines play a major place in the Cistercian agrosystem. Wine grape production benefits from the choice and exposure of soils, from carefully chosen wine grapes varieties and from a wide num‑ ber of cultural, support and protection initiatives. The wine produced at the Abbey of Alcobaça meets the needs of the community and encourages an inter ‑regional trade. The success of these wines among the national and foreign elites that visit the monastery is due to the accumulation of expe‑ riences and to the technical development in production and preservation methods.