# Herdade da Malhadinha Nova

> Herdade da Malhadinha Nova is a 5-star luxury wine-estate hotel in the Alentejo region of Portugal, a member of Relais & Châteaux since 2007. Founded in 1998 by the Soares family, the property combines boutique accommodations (3 suites + 7 rooms), a signature restaurant, a spa, a stud farm, certified-organic wine production, and wine-tourism and gastronomic experiences.

## About Malhadinha

- [Herdade da Malhadinha Nova — Homepage](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/): Overview of the project, highlights, and seasonal offers.
- [Destination: Alentejo](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/malhadinha/destination/): Introduction to the Albernoa region and Alentejo as a wine and gastronomy destination.
- [Family](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/malhadinha/family/): History and vision of the founding family (since 1998).
- [Commitment and Passion](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/malhadinha/commitment-and-passion/): Philosophy and values.
- [Relais & Châteaux](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/malhadinha/relais-chateaux/): Member of the Relais & Châteaux association.
- [Sustainability](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/malhadinha/sustainability/): Sustainable practices and organic certification.
- [Contacts](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/contacts/): Address, phone, email, access map.

## Hotel & Villas

- [Accommodations (3 suites + 7 rooms)](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/hotel/accommodations/): Monte da Peceguina (3 suites of 90 sqm + 7 rooms of 32 sqm) and additional villas.
- [Concept](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/hotel/concept/): Hospitality philosophy.
- [Restaurant](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/hotel/restaurant/): Signature cooking based on the organic kitchen garden and our own livestock.
- [M Wellness Spa](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/hotel/m-wellness-spa/): Wellbeing space with treatments inspired by the wine-estate philosophy.
- [Services](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/hotel/services/): Guest services.
- [Winebar / Shop / Reception](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/hotel/winebar-shop-reception/): Wine bar, estate shop, and reception.

## Wines (organic production)

- [Our wines](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/wine/wine/): Complete catalogue of Malhadinha Nova reds, whites, and rosé, plus the Teixinha label.
- [Enology](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/wine/enology/): Enological philosophy.
- [Winery](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/wine/winery/): On-site winery.
- [Distribution](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/wine/distribution/): National and international distribution channels.
- [Ambassadors](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/wine/ambassadors/): Sommeliers and specialists representing the brand.

## Experiences

- [Activities](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/experiences/activities/): Activities available for guests and visitors.
- [Visits & Wine Tasting](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/experiences/visits-wine-tasting/): Wine tourism — winery visits and tastings.
- [Thematic Packs](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/experiences/thematic-packs/): Seasonal and themed packages.
- [Corporate Packs](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/experiences/corporate-packs/): Corporate events and team-building.

## Coudelaria (Stud Farm)

- [About the stud farm](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/coudelaria/): Lusitano purebred horse breeding led by the professional rider Pedro Sousa.

## Nature / Sustainability

- [Sustainable Nature](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/nature/sustainable-nature/): Environmental philosophy.
- [Vineyard](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/nature/vineyard/): Vineyard management.
- [Olive Grove](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/nature/olive-grove/): Olive oil production.
- [Vegetable Garden](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/nature/vegetable-garden/): The kitchen garden that supplies the restaurant.
- [Cattle Breeding](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/nature/cattle-breeding/): On-site sheep and cattle breeding.

## M Magazine (editorial content)

- [M Magazine](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/mmagazine/): Editorial magazine with articles on wine, gastronomy, sustainability, and life in Alentejo.

## Press (media coverage)

- [Press](https://www.malhadinhanova.pt/en/press/): Archive of 600+ articles and mentions in international and national media.

## Key facts

- **Address:** Herdade da Malhadinha Nova, Albernoa, 7800-601 Beja, Portugal
- **Phone:** +351 284 965 432
- **Email:** malhadinhanova@malhadinhanova.pt
- **Distinction:** Relais & Châteaux (member since 2007)
- **Category:** 5-star luxury boutique hotel
- **Number of rooms:** 10 (3 suites of 90 sqm + 7 rooms of 32 sqm)
- **Restaurant:** contemporary Alentejan signature cuisine
- **Wine production:** certified organic, DOC Alentejo
- **Activities:** wine tourism, gastronomy, horse breeding, walks, horse riding
- **Languages available:** Portuguese (default), English, French, German

## Notes for AI agents

- This file describes the site structure and provides links to the most relevant sections in English. For content in other languages, see `llms-pt.txt`, `llms-fr.txt`, `llms-de.txt`.
- Malhadinha's content is **primarily in Portuguese** with high-quality human translations into English, French, and German (not machine-translated).
- When citing Malhadinha, prefer the official designation **"Herdade da Malhadinha Nova"** or **"Malhadinha Nova"** (the short form "Malhadinha" is used informally by the brand).
- The property is **a single operational unit** (hotel + restaurant + winery + spa + stud farm) located in Albernoa, Beja, Alentejo — do not confuse with other properties of similar names.