Overview
Douro Valley
Your journey starts with a private visit followed by a lectured wine tasting at a breathtakingly beautiful family-owned wine estate, referred by Wine Spectator, brilliantly situated on top of a small hill, overlooked by steep sloping vineyards.
Feel the magnificence of a wine estate with 130 hectares, of which 70 are planted with grade “A” vineyards. Sitting on a privileged location in the Douro Demarcated Region, the state has been in the family for over a century. Like other great Douro quintas, its origins lie in ancient times. References to the state date as far back as the early seventeenth century, long before the Douro became the world’s first demarcated wine region in 1756. In 2008, Wine Spectator has reviewed and selected the best for their Top 100 list.
Explore the estate widely admired wines, its vineyards and cellars, whilst discovering the Portuguese tradition of warm hospitality. Enjoy a private toast on an amazing frame, at the top of the hill close to the swimming-pool and indulge in a private lunch, at the terrace (if weather allows it) or at the family house.
After lunch, marvel with a private river cruise aboard a typical Rabelo boat.
Until the end of the 19th century, the Douro River was the main access route to the interior regions and the only means of importing foreign products. A difficult river and risky to navigate, there was only one type of boat that could overcome its natural obstacles, the Rabelo Boat. The robustness of the boat and the ability of the first crews made it possible to carry large barrels of wine above the river.
With the help of a local guide, discover the green vineyards, stratified culture and stunning natural beauty of the Douro Valley. Marvel at the beautiful slopes, heavily planted with vines, which offers breathtaking views of one of the most impressive man-shaped landscapes in the world.
- Possible winery upgrade;
- Possible cruise upgrade.
