Adega Malápio is an artisanal wine project born from a personal and deeply rooted connection to the Bairrada territory. Created by Romeu Martins, the project brings back the ancient practice of winemaking in clay amphorae, reaffirming the historical link between the region, the land and the art of pottery. In a region shaped by clay soils and centuries of agricultural tradition, Malápio stands as a tribute to heritage, memory and authenticity.
The vineyards are located in Barrô, near Águeda, on the slopes overlooking the rice fields of the Cértima River. These medieval vineyards, planted in field blend and cultivated with great respect for tradition, form a living mosaic of Bairrada grape varieties. The soils of clay, the natural watercourse that crosses the vineyard and the careful manual work, carried out vine by vine, give rise to wines with a strong sense of place and identity.
At the heart of the project lies a century-old cellar, built of adobe walls, where historic clay amphorae (many inherited from the producer’s grandfather) are still in use. Here, winemaking follows ancestral methods: fermentation with skin contact, native yeasts and minimal intervention, allowing the wines to express their natural character, texture and freshness. The result is a collection of wines of talha that honour time, tradition and the authenticity of the Bairrada.
Wine tourism plays a central role at Adega Malápio. Visitors are invited to discover the vineyard and the cellar, to understand the history and philosophy behind the wines and to experience the Bairrada through its landscape, gastronomy and cultural heritage. More than a visit, Malápio offers an immersive journey into a living tradition, where wine, territory and human stories come together in a deeply authentic Bairrada experience.
