Sangalhos has an underground museum where art “marries” with wine

We discovered it in the heart of the Bairrada region, in the peaceful village of Sangalhos, known for its endless vineyards and where the chirping of birds still “muffles” the noise of the engines of the cars passing by on the road. Not sharing it with our readers would be a “capital sin”, which would lead our reporter to repent for the rest of their lives. Opened on April 24, 2010, the Aliança Underground Museum is simply amazing, even before we enter. Anyone who passes by Rua do Comércio, near the nearly century-old cellars of Aliança Vinhos de Portugal (they will be celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2027), arriving at number 444 cannot help but notice the works of art on display outside, as if to “whet the appetite” for a “cultural menu” that is truly “enjoyable [meaning appreciative] and leaves you wanting more”. Yes, because there are few people who go to Aliança Underground Museum once and do not want to return, as was the case with Diário de Aveiro. Here, art has been “married” with wine for 15 years now. According to the person in charge of the Bacalhôa Group’s Bairrada Wine Tourism hub, Sónia Oliveira, we are talking about “a happy marriage that has worked very well”, leaving those who have had the opportunity to witness this “union” of art and wine, full of passion, speechless in the literal sense of the word.

Around every corner, visitors may come across a pair of barrels or a work of art that they were not expecting, creating a surprise effect that makes them want to continue on their way.

We discovered it in the heart of the Bairrada region, in the peaceful village of Sangalhos, known for its endless vineyards and where the chirping of birds still “muffles” the noise of the engines of the cars passing by on the road. Not sharing it with our readers would be a “capital sin”, which would lead our reporter to repent for the rest of their lives. Opened on April 24, 2010, the Aliança Underground Museum is simply amazing, even before we enter. Anyone who passes by Rua do Comércio, near the nearly century-old cellars of Aliança Vinhos de Portugal (they will be celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2027), arriving at number 444 cannot help but notice the works of art on display outside, as if to “whet the appetite” for a “cultural menu” that is truly “enjoyable [meaning appreciative] and leaves you wanting more”. Yes, because there are few people who go to Aliança Underground Museum once and do not want to return, as was the case with Diário de Aveiro. Here, art has been “married” with wine for 15 years now. According to the person in charge of the Bacalhôa Group’s Bairrada Wine Tourism hub, Sónia Oliveira, we are talking about “a happy marriage that has worked very well”, leaving those who have had the opportunity to witness this “union” of art and wine, full of passion, speechless in the literal sense of the word.

Around every corner, visitors may come across a pair of barrels or a work of art that they were not expecting, creating a surprise effect that makes them want to continue on their way.

We discovered it in the heart of the Bairrada region, in the peaceful village of Sangalhos, known for its endless vineyards and where the chirping of birds still “muffles” the noise of the engines of the cars passing by on the road. Not sharing it with our readers would be a “capital sin”, which would lead our reporter to repent for the rest of their lives. Opened on April 24, 2010, the Aliança Underground Museum is simply amazing, even before we enter. Anyone who passes by Rua do Comércio, near the nearly century-old cellars of Aliança Vinhos de Portugal (they will be celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2027), arriving at number 444 cannot help but notice the works of art on display outside, as if to “whet the appetite” for a “cultural menu” that is truly “enjoyable [meaning appreciative] and leaves you wanting more”. Yes, because there are few people who go to Aliança Underground Museum once and do not want to return, as was the case with Diário de Aveiro. Here, art has been “married” with wine for 15 years now. According to the person in charge of the Bacalhôa Group’s Bairrada Wine Tourism hub, Sónia Oliveira, we are talking about “a happy marriage that has worked very well”, leaving those who have had the opportunity to witness this “union” of art and wine, full of passion, speechless in the literal sense of the word.

Around every corner, visitors may come across a pair of barrels or a work of art that they were not expecting, creating a surprise effect that makes them want to continue on their way.