Portuguese Wine Tasting, Porto

4.8 (4 reviews)
Discover the different flavors and histories of Portuguese wine in this tasting led by an expert guide.

Overview

Discover the flavors and histories of Portuguese wine during this informational tasting in Porto. Led by an expert sommelier, you'll sample wines from regions all over Portugal, including the Alentejo and Barraida, and you'll enjoy small bites in between glasses. As you indulge your senses, you'll learn details about Portugal's wine culture and the history of this country, which is home to the world's oldest demarcated wine region.

Highlights

  • Taste six different Portuguese wines and learn about their histories
  • Get an in-depth look at the regions that have transformed Portugal into an influential wine producer
  • Savor small bites in between sips of wine
  • Participate in a Q&A to answer any questions about Portuguese wine

Know before you go

Duration
1.5 hours
Recommended for
All ages
Group
Small group

What you'll do

Get a comprehensive taste of Portugal's wine during this 1.5-hour wine tasting in Porto. An expert guide will take you through the different wines and regions that have made Portugal one of the world's most important wine producers. You'll learn how Douro Valley became the world's first demarcated wine region in 1756, and of course, you'll taste wine from the area. You'll taste six wines, including Vinho Verde, Baga, and lesser-known still wines of the Douro.

With this tasting, you'll traverse from Douro Valley to Barraida to the Alentejo, and your guide will illuminate the details and differences of these wine-producing regions. You'll have small bites to nibble on between tastings so that you can enjoy some local Portuguese delicacies as well. There will also be a Q&A with your sommelier to clarify any questions and to help figure out the best wines to try during your trip to Portugal.

What's included

  • An expert guide.
  • Small snacks.

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Traveler reviews

4 total ratings, 2 with reviews
4.8
Feature ratings
Quality of Experience
4.8
Guides, Drivers and Staff
4.7
Transport
3.3
Julie
Julie G.
Gallatin, TN | Reviewed on Apr 09, 2025
The shop chosen was beautiful and my daughter buys organic wines so it was appreciated how they support those. Guide was personable, he made it special and didn’t rush the experience- was entertaining as well as knowledgeable which makes for a good guide Read more

The shop chosen was beautiful and my daughter buys organic wines so it was appreciated how they support those. Guide was personable, he made it special and didn’t rush the experience- was entertaining as well as knowledgeable which makes for a good guide

Tips for future travelers

Please add- you can specify if you want more traditional wines or VC a winery but I think it’s good to see how wine varies from your own country- this tasting was not traditional and we tasted orange, pet bat, skin contact etc. we enjoyed learning about unique wines and purchased some after

Quality of Experience
Great guide! Didn’t expect to experience and learn about these whites- he added vermouths too
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We walked but we love to do that
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Angela R.
Somerville, MA | Reviewed on Feb 12, 2023
Ryan was beyond educational and a lot of fun. We really enjoyed our time tasting and learning about Portuguese wines. Read more

Ryan was beyond educational and a lot of fun. We really enjoyed our time tasting and learning about Portuguese wines.

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