Carcavelos Wine Tasting Experience at Quinta da Corrieira
This activity is unique because it offers an authentic, hands-on exploration of one of Portugal's oldest fortified wines, recently brought back to life.
During the tasting, you'll sample our expertly crafted Carcavelos wines, aged in traditional wooden barrels, and learn about the rich history and winemaking techniques behind each bottle. The farm's passionate hosts will walk you through the entire process, from vineyard to glass, making this a truly immersive and educational experience.
Set in the beautiful, tranquil surroundings of our small farm, this tasting is a perfect blend of history, culture, and exceptional wine. It's a unique opportunity to taste and learn about a rare wine that’s making a comeback, all while enjoying the charm of a traditional Portuguese vineyards.
If you bring your kids along, they can sit with you during the tasting, or they can run outside and play in the fresh air of our litle farm.
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1 Hour Wine Tasting Experience in Carcavelos
What's included in Carcavelos Wine Tasting Experience at Quinta da Corrieira
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Established in the late 1970s, Quinta da Corrieira Grande has been dedicated to preserving and reviving the ancient traditions of Carcavelos winemaking. During this experience, you will dive into the fascinating origins and production methods of Carcavelos wine, guided by our team. Learn about the meticulous processes that go into crafting this historic wine, from the selection of native grape varieties to the traditional aging techniques that give Carcavelos its distinctive character. The experience includes a tasting of some of the region’s finest wines: - Begin with a table wine made from the same grape varieties used in our fortified wines, offering a fresh perspective on these unique flavors. - Then, savor a red fortified wine from our estate, a rich and bold expression of our winemaking expertise. - Finally, enjoy a glass of our treasured Vinho de Carcavelos, the crown jewel of Quinta da Corrieira Grande, known for its complex aromas and rich, velvety taste. You will have the chance to meet the family, as all the acitivies take place in the farm where the we live.
Inclusions
- 3 different wines will be served during the tasting
- Guided tour through the fields and the winery
- Cool tap water will always be provided
- Private transportation
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 18 years old and above. Minor travelers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We will meet you at the farm! When following the gps instructions and you take a left to a short dirt road, you will the sign at the farm gates, keep going and please make your way in through the gate.