Porto Wine Tasting
Porto Wine Tasting | the authentic wineries of Porto
Ladies, if your aunties are not on the hen with you (and if not why not?), well they are never gonna forgive you. Because you are about to sample every aunty’s fave.
Those fantastic Port wines; ruby, tawny red, and whatever they come up with in-between. In the place of origin of this nectar with a Porto wine tasting in port cellar visit.
Just to be clear, you’d be daft to let your aunty have all the fun tippling this fine fortified wine, so beloved of wine-mopping Brits and all-comers over the centuries.
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The authentic Porto wine cellars are a must visit for hens
We’ll take you to the “caves” or warehouses or cellars of one of the most famous winehouses in Porto.
There you will sample four of the most delectable port wine varieties, and hear all about the fascinating wine trade, the grape harvest upriver, transported in those funky wine barges (called “rabelos“) and ageing in Vila Nova de Gaia
What Happens in the Porto Wine Tasting ?
You’ll arrive at a wine cellar in Porto. This could be by boat of you decide to book the boat trip as well !
- Visit the atmospheric and traditional wine cellars
- Taste 3 -6 (you choose) of these wonderful wines
- A professional host and somellier will guide the session
Your next trip to the off licence will not be the same
Offley’s, Taylor’s, Sandeman, Croft, Graham’s, Dow… it’s testament to the success that Port wine drinking has had in the UK that all of these names are household names although most of the families originally behind them, many with British names, have sold their holdings to the large booze distribution companies.
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Try a river cruise combo with Port wine tasting
If you really want the whole Porto experience, we recommend you book our fantastic Porto river cruise with a short port cellar visit afterwards.
It’ll make a fantastic afternoon experiencing Porto’s most authentic activities.
Make the hen (or stag) weekend complete by booking the 50 minute public Porto cruise where you’ll get the best possible view of Porto’s most iconic trademark sights: the fantastic bridges, beautiful tiled old buildings, and the wine cellars
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Porto Wine Tasting – what is included?
- A visit to the cellars and storage and ageing facilities of one of porto’s acknowledged and most traditional Port wine houses.
- You’ll sample 4 types of port (ruby, tawny, white etc) and learn about the history and production of Port wine
- If you’d like to add in a river cruise as well as a cellar visit we recommend a 50 minute cruise then a short cellar visit (where you’ll sample 2 different types of port). Ask us!
FAQ – Porto Wine Tasting
What is the normal schedule for a Porto Wine tasting visit?
The visits are usually available at all times during the day. Let us know what time it suits you to do the visit.
Transport to the cellars is not included. Our voucher will give you full details of how to get to the winery but if you prefer private transfers and/or a guide to accompany you, please let us know, and we will be happy to offer you that as an additional service.
How much does the Port wine tasting cost ?
Prices may depend on group size. For a 90 minute tasting including 4 wines it usually works out about €30 per person. We’ll get you the best rates, which depends on your group size. Ask us for the best quote!
What else do I need to know?
- This is a public wine tasting session so you will be on a visit with other members of the public (if you have a large group that wants and exclusive visit, let us know!)
- We think aunty knew best! Remember how she and she alone sipped Port at those family does ?
- Our fave? The cool white Port wine, rich, not too sweet and pretty potent. A fantastic little afternoons tipple that will set you up for a great hen night in Porto.
- Need transport for this activity? We can offer a low-priced Porto minivan transfer.
What clothes should I wear ?
Formal or informal!
Is the location easy to get to?
Port cellar visits usually last approx 90 mins and take place in the wineries areas of the Vila Nova de Gaia area of the city (Southern bank opposite Ribeira area)
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