In this wine tour, we invite you to discover the Algarve Wine Region. A 1-day self-guided tour, in which you will visit some modern wineries, and taste some of the best wines of the region.
The activities will start by the morning at Quinta dos Vales - Wine Estate. Located in the western Algarve, it is considered one of the best wineries in the region, with international recognition and visitors from different parts of the world. After a guided tasting of single grape variety wines, you will enjoy a bottle blending workshop, where you will have the opportunity to create a wine tailored to your preferences, with the help of a team of winemakers. These will teach you how to distinguish the different grape varieties and will give you advices on how to mix the wines in different combinations and proportions. In the end, you will bottle the wine, label it and seal it with a cork stopper, achieving the satisfaction of holding your own creation in your hands!
Lunch will be of your choice, it is not included in the program. We suggest "Vila Joya" in Albufeira, with 2 Michelin stars, one of the most renowned restaurants in Algarve, serving exceptional cuisine.
After lunch, you will to get to know Morgado do Quintão, a family property, founded in 1810 by the Count of Silves, a lover of the sea and the vineyards of the Algarve, which still remains in the same family. The vineyards of the property are one of the oldest in the Algarve and provide the indigenous grapes for the wines. In addition to the vineyard and the ancient olive groves, they also have an olive press, dating from 1940. You will enjoy an intimate 90-minute walk, where you will learn about the property's history, its unique terroir and wines, while savouring a selection of wines, artisan cheeses and cured meats.
Discover the Algarve through Wine with Portugal by Wine!
Highlights:
- Workshop "Creating your own wine" at Quinta dos Vales;
- Guided tour with wine tasting at Morgado do Quintão.
Region
Algarve
Duration
7 Hours
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Starting time
10:00 hours.
Nº of people
Minimum: 2 | Maximum: 20
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