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Fonseca Winery Tour + Fado Show

9.2 (38 reviews)
Food and wine tourism
Guide in: English, Portuguese

Description

Curious about the renowned Porto wines? This guided visit to a prestigious winery will allow you to uncover the intricate process behind these exquisite wines while enjoying a wine tasting paired with a fado performance. The experience concludes with a satisfying dinner.

Discovering Fonseca: A Premier Wine Destination

The Fonseca winery stands out as one of the key attractions in Vila Nova de Gaia, a stunning town situated alongside the Douro River in Porto.

Our guided tour of the Fonseca winery will start by recounting the storied history of the winery, which finds its roots in the vineyards of the Quinta do Panascal. Located in the Douro Valley, this region is celebrated as one of northern Portugal's top wine-producing areas.

Moving on, we will tour various sections of the winery where you can observe the meticulous crafting of Porto wines. You'll gain insights into the aging methods and the sustainable practices currently employed in winemaking.

To conclude the winery visit, partake in a tasting of two distinctive Fonseca wines, specifically Bin 27 and Siroco. You will gain an understanding of their visual characteristics, aromatic profiles, and flavors, along with their unique attributes. For younger guests, there is a delicious grape juice sourced from the Douro Valley.

This Porto wine tasting will be enhanced by a fado show, where the soulful melodies of guitar and voice will create an unforgettable ambiance, allowing you to fully appreciate the depth of this traditional Portuguese music.

To crown off your wine experience, which spans a total of 4 hours, you’ll partake in a dinner on the terrace of the WOW restaurant (World of Wine), which is conveniently located next to the winery. The meal will feature three exquisite courses: a vegetable cream starter, a main of sea bass, and a crème brûlée for dessert. Your dinner will also include wine, mineral water, and coffee, providing a perfect ending to a splendid day!

Policy for Children Under 5

Children under the age of 5 can join this activity free of charge; however, they will not partake in the juice tasting or dinner offerings.

What's included

  • English–speaking tour assistant
  • Tasting of 2 wines with fado show
  • 3–course dinner

Cancellation policy

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (local time)

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Important information

10 minutes before the designated time, you'll need to go to the Fonseca winery, located on Rua do Choupelo 54, Vila Nova de Gaia 4400-088.

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