Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission – was founded in 1989 as a private institution dedicated to certifying, controlling and protecting the Alentejo PDO and Alentejano PGI wines.

It is also responsible for promoting the Alentejo wines both domestically and in selected international markets. Funding for the CVRA comes from the sale of certification seals to be placed on the back label of Alentejo bottles to guarantee the origin of the wine.

Guarantee the certified offer of wines with Protected Denomination and Geographical Indication, increasing the value and notoriety in both national and international markets, based on Alentejo’s origin and authenticity.Authenticity through the guarantee of the origin and bet on the differentiation by the local characteristics, of the grape varieties heritage on which the production of wine in the region is based. Credibility verifiable over time, through evidences and awards, as well as consumer preference. Tradition in the culture of the vine and wine since the Romans time, represented by the great number of autochthonous grapes, in the vinification techniques practised region, like the Talha wine, the production of blends, and the maceration of the grapes in “lagares”. Responsability for the environment and social responsability in the development and maintenance of the natural capital of the region, continuously streamlining these policies in CVRA and in the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP). Availability to improve the efficiency and suitability of the product to the consumer’s preference.