Caves Poças: Guided Tour + Tasting of 2 DOC Douro Wines + 1 Port Wine

Caves Poças Guided Tour with Port Wine Tasting

Explore one of Vila Nova de Gaia's respected port wine cellars on this guided tour through Caves Poças. You'll discover the family history behind this traditional winery whilst learning about Douro Valley wine production methods that have remained unchanged for generations. The tour covers the complete winemaking process, from grape selection through fermentation and ageing in traditional oak barrels.

Your guide explains the partnership between Douro Valley terroir and skilled winemakers that produces these distinctive wines. You'll see authentic production tools and hear stories about the innovation and passion that drives the Poças family legacy. The cellars themselves showcase traditional Portuguese winemaking methods still used today.

What is Included

• 30-minute guided tour of Caves Poças cellars
• Tasting of 2 DOC Douro wines (White and Red Tongue Twister)
• Tasting of 2 Port wines (White Port and Ruby Reserve)
• Bottled water and salt crackers during tasting
• Expert commentary on wine production and family history

Good to Know

The complete experience lasts approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time at the Caves Poças facility in Vila Nova de Gaia. Tours are conducted in English and Portuguese, with other languages available upon request.

The facility is wheelchair accessible with step-free access throughout. Bring valid ID for age verification, as wine tastings are restricted to guests of legal drinking age only. Children can join the tour but cannot participate in tastings. Small group sizes ensure personalised attention and opportunities for detailed questions about the winemaking process.

After your wine tasting, consider exploring more of Porto's historic wine quarter with a traditional Port wine cellars tour to compare different production methods. You might also enjoy a Douro Valley day trip to see the terraced vineyards where these exceptional wines begin their journey.