Douro Harvest Experience in Quinta da Avessada

Embark on a unique journey to honor the Douro harvest at Quinta da Avessada, in the heart of the breathtaking Douro Valley.This one-of-a-kind experience invites you to take part in centuries-old traditions — from cutting the grapes in the vineyard to transporting them and treading them by foot, just as it has been done for generations. Immerse yourself in the authentic rhythm of the harvest season, where the aroma of fresh grapes fills the air and the sound of traditional music sets the atmosphere.Savor the taste of regional wines and enjoy a typical lunch rich in local flavors, all accompanied by captivating stories that celebrate the culture, heritage, and spirit of the Douro.A truly immersive celebration of wine, tradition, and community.

• Guided visit to the Enoteca’s gardens with a wine tasting
• Complete Douro Harvest Experience, immersing you in centuries-old traditions
• Traditional lunch featuring regional specialties, accompanied by Douro wine
• Authentic grape treading to the sound of traditional music

Departing from Porto, embark on an authentic wine experience in the heart of the Douro Valley at the historic Quinta da Avessada.

Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed before beginning your journey in the Enoteca gardens, where a glass of white Moscatel is served to the sound of traditional accordion music. Surrounded by vineyards, the experience continues with grape harvesting in the fields, accompanied by the rhythms of Douro folk music, followed by transport to the traditional wine press.

A regional Douro lunch follows, prepared in classic iron pots and rooted in generations of culinary tradition — a true celebration of local gastronomy and hospitality. After lunch, return to the wine press to take part in the age-old ritual of grape stomping, embracing one of the Douro’s most cherished winemaking customs.

The visit continues in the Enoteca space, where an honorary Moscatel is served while you discover the full vinification process behind Moscatel and Port wines. Located on the Favaios plateau at 600 meters above sea level, Quinta da Avessada sits at the highest and flattest point of the Douro Demarcated Region. Spanning 1,000 hectares — 90% planted with the Moscatel Galego grape — the estate is the birthplace of the renowned Moscatel de Favaios.

Built with native wood and shale, the estate blends seamlessly into the surrounding landscape, where vineyards stretch toward the horizon and merge with distant mountains

Departing from Porto, embark on an authentic wine experience in the heart of the Douro Valley at the historic Quinta da Avessada.

Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed before beginning your journey in the Enoteca gardens, where a glass of white Moscatel is served to the sound of traditional accordion music. Surrounded by vineyards, the experience continues with grape harvesting in the fields, accompanied by the rhythms of Douro folk music, followed by transport to the traditional wine press.

A regional Douro lunch follows, prepared in classic iron pots and rooted in generations of culinary tradition — a true celebration of local gastronomy and hospitality. After lunch, return to the wine press to take part in the age-old ritual of grape stomping, embracing one of the Douro’s most cherished winemaking customs.

The visit continues in the Enoteca space, where an honorary Moscatel is served while you discover the full vinification process behind Moscatel and Port wines. Located on the Favaios plateau at 600 meters above sea level, Quinta da Avessada sits at the highest and flattest point of the Douro Demarcated Region. Spanning 1,000 hectares — 90% planted with the Moscatel Galego grape — the estate is the birthplace of the renowned Moscatel de Favaios.

Built with native wood and shale, the estate blends seamlessly into the surrounding landscape, where vineyards stretch toward the horizon and merge with distant mountains. With over 160 years of history, Quinta da Avessada preserves the legacy of pioneers who shaped the Douro wine tradition, including Marquês de Pombal, Antónia Adelaide Ferreira and Joseph James Forrester.

This immersive experience combines history, tradition, music, gastronomy and exceptional wines — an unforgettable journey into the soul of the Douro before returning to Porto.