Forno da Telha Celebrates São Martinho in Évora with Clay Pot Wine and Roasted Chestnuts

Source: Infocul

Forno da Telha, in Évora, will celebrate São Martinho ahead of schedule with a special edition of the Almoço dos Ganhões on November 8. The program brings together the opening of a traditional clay wine vessel, rural Alentejo cuisine, traditional singing, and a magusto (traditional roasted chestnut gathering) that will extend the celebration into the afternoon.

In a press release, the restaurant presents the Almoço dos Ganhões – Especial Magusto as an experience that brings together “new wine, flavors of traditional rural Alentejo cuisine, and chestnuts roasted by the fire.”

The event begins at 12:30 PM with the opening of a traditional clay wine vessel and a tasting of new wine from Adega Canena. According to the information released, the wines are produced by João Canena’s family in Cuba and Vidigueira, in the Lower Alentejo region.

Chickpea Stew Takes Center Stage at Forno da Telha

Starting at 1:00 PM, lunch will be served, inspired by the traditional meals of agricultural workers in Alentejo. Chickpea stew will take center stage, served in clay pots with meats and vegetables to share.

In its press release, the restaurant explains that the experience revives “the tradition of sharing food around the cooking pots, recalling the lunches that brought agricultural workers together.”

Before the main course, guests will be served salads, cured meats, regional cheeses, Alentejo bread, and olive oil. The stew will be served continuously, followed by traditional Alentejo desserts presented on sharing platters.

The announced beverage selection includes wine served directly from the clay vessel, water, soft drinks, and coffee.

Roasted Chestnuts and Água-Pé Extend the Celebration

At 4:00 PM, the program continues outdoors, with roasted chestnuts and água-pé (a traditional Portuguese low-alcohol beverage made from grape pomace and water) served by the fire. Traditional Alentejo singing, known as cante alentejano, is also part of this edition, although the press release does not specify a performance time.

The event combines the traditional magusto celebration with a meal dedicated to Alentejo flavors, offering an experience designed for families and groups of friends.

Reservations can be made by phone or email at info@fornodatelha.pt.