A century-old winery brought back to working life — where stone, timber and steel each get their say.
First built in 1902, the winery holds real significance for the region — millstones, presses and timber halls that worked for generations before falling quiet.
When Ode commenced operations in December 2021, we kept what mattered. The original machinery still stands where it always has. Around it, a modern winery now hums through every harvest.
Minimal intervention is not hands-off — it is knowing exactly when not to act. Native ferments where the fruit allows. Oak where it earns its place. Filtration only when the wine asks for it.
Every decision is made barrel by barrel, which is the only honest way to do it.
An Alentejo native with more than twenty vintages behind her, Maria is responsible for the magic at Ode. A certified educator of Madeira and Port wines, a WSET teacher, and a judge at regional and international competitions.
When not graciously imparting her wine knowledge, she can be found in the lagares — whether full of grapes or not — and is known to spill the occasional glass.
