Top Northern Portugal Wine Making Workshops in 2026

We're a proud small family-owned business with a rich heritage of crafting Port Wine for over 5 generations. Thanks to Portugal's entry into the EU, in 1993 we were finally able to bottle our wines under our very own brand. This makes us one of the newest Port Wine Houses in the Douro region, and we're thrilled to have you join us on this exciting journey! Our wines are raised, matured, and bottled in the Douro Valley, where the origin of the grapes is of utmost importance. Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or new to the world of Port Wine, our friendly team is here to provide you with an unforgettable experience. Cheers!

We're a proud small family-owned business with a rich heritage of crafting Port Wine for over 5 generations. Thanks to Portugal's entry into the EU, in 1993 we were finally able to bottle our wines under our very own brand. This makes us one of the newest Port Wine Houses in the Douro region, and we're thrilled to have you join us on this exciting journey! Our wines are raised, matured, and bottled in the Douro Valley, where the origin of the grapes is of utmost importance. Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or new to the world of Port Wine, our friendly team is here to provide you with an unforgettable experience. Cheers!

This is a unique opportunity to taste several tawnys at a producer with 300 years of port wine production history!

With the help of an experienced wine educator, you will get to know the method of producing Martha's wines, in a modern space with a breathtaking landscape!

Learn how to make delicious cocktails with port wine during this workshop at the Espaço Porto Cruz. Discover the history of port wine and the winemaking process at Espaço Porto Cruz from your instructor. Sample the two ports that are used and then use them to create the Caipiporto and Spicy pink cocktails which you can enjoy at the terrace lounge overlooking the Douro River.

Are you ready to indulge your senses in an unforgettable experience? Join us at our quaint chocolate factory for a unique chocolate and wine tasting event! Nestled in the heart of our artisanal workshop, you'll explore the rich, intricate flavors of our handcrafted chocolates paired expertly with a selection of fine wines. Each pairing is designed to enhance the tasting notes of both the chocolate and the wine, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your palate. This intimate event is perfect for connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts alike, offering a cozy ambiance to savor the delights and discover the art behind the craft. Don't miss this exquisite fusion of sweetness and sophistication!

Make the most of your visit to Porto's historic Fonseca Port Wine Cellars with an immersive experience that combines a guided tour with an interactive cocktail workshop. With a small group, journey through the cellars to learn about port wine production and its history, before crafting three creative port wine cocktails—with plenty of guidance throughout. It's the perfect way to expand your knowledge, and far more interactive than your typical tour—ideal if you prefer a hands-on experience.

The true “secret sauce” of this experience is the combination of in-depth knowledge and a warm and welcoming approach. Caio doesn’t just introduce wines—he guides participants through an authentic sensory and cultural journey, connecting each label to engaging stories, landscapes, and unique traditions of Portugal. His greatest asset is the light, accessible, and captivating way in which he translates the world of wine, making the experience unforgettable for both beginners and more experienced wine lovers.

Travel through the customs and traditions of Portuguese cuisine. North Coast between Douro & Vouga A four-stop journey through the Portuguese gastronomic culture that connects the Land and the Sea. A local experience about the customs and traditional Portuguese food of the North Coast of fishing and agricultural villages. Opportunity to buy the best fresh produce directly from local farmers and fishermen.

Together with the resident family, you will be able to make and experience how the Portuguese make their meals. Using regional and seasonal products, you will build a menu, help prepare, or not, and then enjoy sitting at the table in the company of the hosts. Come share a meal with me and my family and discover the magic of a good conversation accompanied by excellent food. You don't even need to wash the dish at the end, it's included.

With the help of an experienced wine educator, you will get to know the method of producing Martha's wines, in a modern space with a breathtaking landscape! A unique taste that combines wine, port wine and aguardente

Enjoy an amazing experience among wine and nature! Start with a walk through the vineyards where you can see the different grape varieties. Then, join a guided tour to the winery where you can learn about the winemaking process from the grapes' reception to the bottling area. After the tour, taste 2 Quinta de Santa Cristina wines. A 1-hour experience to know and enjoy the Vinho Verde region and Quinta de Santa Cristina identity.

Step beyond a traditional tasting and immerse yourself in a journey where every sip tells a story. From the moment you enter Taylor’s historic cellars, you are enveloped in centuries of tradition, craftsmanship, and passion. Each masterclass is more than a tasting — it is a curated exploration of Port wine at its finest, where rare vintages, aged Tawnies, and iconic Ports reveal layers of complexity, depth, and elegance. Guided by an expert host, you will discover subtle aromas, intricate textures, and the distinctive character that time, oak, and terroir have imparted to each wine. Overlooking the Douro River and the city of Porto, the setting transforms every taste into a moment of indulgence, reflection, and appreciation — a truly unforgettable experience for collectors, connoisseurs, and anyone who cherishes the art of fine wine.

This is not a standard wine tasting — it is a deep dive into the soul of the Douro. What makes Taylor’s Estate Masterclasses truly distinctive is their focus on single historic estates and exceptional Vintage Ports, allowing you to explore the personality of a specific vineyard across different years. Rather than sampling a range of styles, you experience the evolution, structure and identity of one great quinta in depth. The atmosphere is intimate and refined. Surrounded by the historic cellars, you taste wines that are rarely poured side by side — guided by a specialist who helps you decode the nuances of aroma, structure and ageing potential. Each masterclass offers a different expression: Vargellas reveals elegance, perfume and finesse. Terra Feita expresses structure, power and historical depth. Sentinels showcases harmony and the collective strength of the Pinhão Valley’s finest vineyards. It is a celebration of time, place and craftsmanship — in its purest Vintage form.

What distinguishes this activity: It’s not just working in the trees, it’s feeling the life of the farm in every branch. Learn traditional pruning and grazing techniques used for decades, applying them to real trees and seeing the result grow over time. The experience combines practical learning, connection with nature and care with each plant, something that only those who live the farm daily can offer. The secret spice: Patience and attention to detail, guided by those who know each tree and know the right time to cut, tie branches or graft. It is the combination of ancestral technique and sensitivity to nature that turns every gesture into art and every tree into success.

Our Course of Initiation to the test will give you the necessary bases for a more professional and informed consumption of wine. This is a course for beginners who intend to significantly increase their knowledge about the vine and wine. Made in the house of the Encosta, in Pinhão, this activity allows you to ask all the questions you always wanted to know about wine to a professional and escanção with 10 years of experience in the Douro.

Your day begins with a guided visit to a prestigious winery, where you will enjoy a premium wine tasting. During the visit, you will have the opportunity to sample carefully selected regional delicacies while discovering a selection of exceptional wines produced on the estate. We then continue along one of the most scenic roads in the Douro Valley, following the riverbanks and taking in breathtaking views of the UNESCO World Heritage terraced vineyards. For lunch, you will be welcomed to a carefully selected premium restaurant, renowned for its outstanding cuisine and spectacular views over the Douro River. Your meal will be perfectly complemented by a selection of local wines, creating a truly memorable dining experience. In the afternoon, you will board a private boat for a relaxing cruise along the Douro River towards Pinhão. This is the perfect opportunity to unwind, admire the valley's magnificent landscapes, and enjoy a few special surprises prepared along the way.

2 countries in 1 day: wine tasting in Spain and cooking with a trained Chef in a Portugal farm. Experience an exclusive cross-border journey from Porto to Galicia and your private Minho Farm. This tour is perfect for foodies and families seeking insider knowledge. You’ll enjoy premium Albariño tastings at a top Spanish winery followed by a hands-on masterclass at our family estate. Beyond the kitchen, you will discover the magic of your 'Quinta', a hidden gem right on the river border where time seems to stop. Guests gain more than just recipes; they enjoy a true 'farm-to-table' lifestyle, picking fresh ingredients and sharing a long, traditional lunch in a stunning, intimate setting. It’s a deep cultural immersion into Iberian traditions, offering a unique 'two-countries-in-one-day' adventure you won't find anywhere else.

This activity allows us to visit our Chestnut Interpretive Center, taste the Marron liqueur, which is an exclusive Chestnut product from our grocery store, accompanied by regional confectionery, namely the typical "Chocolate Billiard". The visit also allows to know our collection of chestnut roasts, which gathers specimens from Portugal, Spain, France and Italy.