Inside the Winery: Daily Life and Work at Quinta das Murgas

Tucked into the green hills of Bucelas just 25km from Lisbon, Quinta das Murgas is more than just a winery. It’s a place where time moves with the land, and each day is shaped by the rhythm of the vines, the weather, and the people who care for it.

Morning at the Winery

The day at the winery starts early. Morning light pours over the vineyard, and the first footsteps crunch on the gravel paths before most people are awake. This quiet hour is perfect for checking the vines, looking for signs of growth, watching out for pests, and sensing how the grapes are doing. It’s not about rushing. It’s about listening.

Walks happen often, not just during harvest, but all year round. Together, we check the health of the vines, look at the leaves, feel the soil, and notice how each row is doing. It’s a hands-on way to care for the plants and to spot anything that needs attention. This connection between the vineyard and the winery is what helps the wines stay true to their place.

Some mornings, the team works in the cellar instead. This is where the wine lives and changes. From skin-contact whites to field blends, each barrel tells its own story. The air smells of oak, fruit, and time, all working together in silence.

Midday with the Land

Sometimes, the afternoons are filled with meetings, bringing together the winemaker, sales team, and marketing crew. These moments are for sharing updates, tasting samples, and brainstorming new ideas. Whether it’s planning the next wine release, refining labels, or exploring events and partnerships, the winery stays creative and connected.

Lunch is often shared outdoors when the weather allows. Simple, local food, a bottle of last year’s vintage, and a break in the shade. The winery runs on energy, but also on care, for the vines, for the people, and for the land.

Afternoon in the Cellar

As the sun leans west, much of the attention moves back indoors. In the winery’s cellar, wine is checked and tasted. Fermentations are tracked naturally, without chemicals. It’s a careful process, but not forced. Just like nature, good wine takes its time.

Sometimes, visitors stop by for wine tastings, horse riding and picnics in the vineyards. They taste, they ask, they walk the land. This is when the winery opens its soul, showing not just what we make, but how we live.

Evening Reflections

As the day ends, the winery quiets down. The tools are washed. Barrels rest. And the people who make this place what it is , from grape-pickers to winemakers, head home with tired hands and full hearts.

At Quinta das Murgas, the winery is more than a workplace. It’s a way of life. Rooted in tradition, shaped by nature, and shared with those who care to stop and taste.

If you're curious to see how a winery truly works, not just the tasting, but the daily life behind each bottle, Quinta das Murgas welcomes you. Walk the vineyards with us, join in seasonal tasks, taste wines where they’re made, and feel the pace of life in Quinta das Murgas. Whether for a few hours or a full day, your visit becomes part of the story we’re living here.