Douro Valley

Wine Tasting

Visit the wineries in the Douro Valley

The wines of the Douro Valley are unlike any others. This region shapes the character of the wine as much as the people who make it. Steep terraced vineyards carved into slate slopes, the hot sun reflecting off the river, and sharp temperature changes between day and night all push the vines to their limits. This is why Douro wines are deep, rich, and complex.

Here, the grapes ripen slowly, accumulating concentration of flavor and aroma. In the glass, this is felt as density, expressiveness, and inner strength—even in dry wines. Douro red wines are known for their structure and aging potential, whites surprise with their freshness and minerality, and port wines become a true reflection of time, patience, and craftsmanship.

Quinta do Bomfim
Quinta do Bomfim

Quinta do Bomfim

Pinhão – 43 min

One of the most famous estates in the region, offering tours of the winery and tastings of wines and port wines. Quinta do Bomfim was founded in the 19th century and has been Dow’s key winemaking center since 1912. It produces iconic wines, including Dow’s Vintage Port 2007, which received 100 points from Wine Spectator, and the 2011 vintage, recognized as the world’s No. 1 in 2014. The old wine warehouse, dating from 1896, is one of the architectural symbols of the Douro.

Quinta do Tedo
Quinta do Tedo

Quinta do Tedo

Folgosa – 28 min
Quinta do Tedo is a family-owned winery and agritourism business, an organic farm offering lessons on grapes and port wine, olive oil production, and a bed and breakfast guest house. Since the 18th century, the estate has stood at the confluence of the Douro and Tedo rivers. The modern stage of development began in the 1990s when Vincent and Kay Bouchard purchased the estate. They restored the winery, converted the vineyards to organic farming, and obtained Biosphere Certification for sustainable tourism.
Quinta do Seixo
Quinta do Seixo

Quinta do Seixo

Tabuaço – 42 min
A winery with panoramic views and tasting experiences, founded in the 17th century, Quinta do Seixo covers about 100 hectares on the south bank of the Douro River between the city of Régua and the village of Pinhães. In 2007, a modern winery was built here, harmoniously coexisting with the historic house and chapel. The estate serves as the “calling card” of the Sandeman brand in the region, symbolized by the silhouette of “Don Sandeman,” created by artist George Massio Brown in 1928.
Quinta de La Rosa
Quinta de La Rosa

Quinta de La Rosa

Pinhão – 49 min
A historic place with a visit to the vineyards and port wine. This is the flagship estate of Croft Port, one of the oldest producers of Portuguese port wine, operating since 1588. The estate was acquired by Croft Port in 1889 and has since been considered the “jewel” of its wine-growing holdings. The terraced vineyards, descending to the northern bank of the Douro River, provide the raw materials for Vintage Croft wines and other blends.
Quinta do Pôpa
Quinta do Pôpa

Quinta do Pôpa

N222 – 36 min
A picturesque winery offering wine tastings. Quinta do Pôpa produces several wine lines, including Contos da Terra, Seleção, Vinhos de Parcela, and Limited Editions; all wines are certified vegan-friendly by BevVeg! International. The history of the estate begins with the dream of Francisco Ferreira (“Pôpa”), a simple winegrower who wanted to have his own winery. His son, José Ferreira (nicknamed “Zeca do Pôpa”), realized this dream by purchasing part of Quinta do Vidiedo in the village of Adorigue and renaming it in honor of his father.
Quinta de S. Tiago<br />
Quinta de S. Tiago

Quinta de S. Tiago

Mesão Frio – 19 min
A highly regarded family winery, Quinta de S. Tiago specializes in producing red, white, and rosé wines that reflect the character of the Douro terroir. Among the varieties used are Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Gouveio, Rabigado, Cadeja do Larinho, Viosinho, and other old vines. The history of the estate began in the 1950s when António Ribeiro and Maria do Seu acquired Quinta de S. Tiago.
Quinta da Estrada
Quinta da Estrada

Quinta da Estrada

Peso da Régua – 32 min
Quinta da Estrada Winery in the Douro Valley is a cozy winery offering personalized tours and tastings. Founded in 1820, this estate combines a winery and a boutique hotel, offering tourists wine tourism in the oldest demarcated wine region in the world. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the history of the estate, the local winemaking process, and spend a quiet evening with excellent food and wine.
Quinta do Jalloto
Quinta do Jalloto

Quinta do Jalloto

Casal de Loivos – 56 min
Family vineyards and wine tastings. Quinta do Jalloto specializes in producing wine, olive oil, and honey. The main focus is on red wines, but the estate also produces white, rosé, and port wines. Local grape varieties, including Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca, are grown on 20 hectares of vineyards. In addition to winemaking, olive groves have been cultivated and beekeeping practiced here for over 150 years.
Quinta do Crasto
Quinta do Crasto

Quinta do Crasto

Sabrosa – 59 min
Quinta do Crasto dates back to the 17th century, when the estate was first registered as a wine-producing farm. Its modern development began in the 20th century under the management of the Roque family. The estate produces a range of wines under its own brand, including Crasto, Reserva Old Vines, Vinha Maria Teresa, and Vinha da Ponte. Quinta do Crasto wines regularly receive high ratings from international critics and publications such as Wine Spectator and Robert Parker Wine Advocate.
Vieira de Sousa
Vieira de Sousa

Vieira de Sousa

Peso da Régua – 19 min
A wine house with tastings and a shop. The history of the estate dates back more than a century and has its origins in the vineyards located in the picturesque valleys of the Douro. The Vieira de Sousa family manages several estates, including Quinta da Firveda, where the main guest reception activities take place. Visitors are offered a variety of tasting programs, from the classic Alice Classic series to premium sets that include rare Tawny and Vintage port wines.
Quinta de Nápoles
Quinta de Nápoles

Quinta de Nápoles

Santo Adrião – 33 min
Quinta de Nápoles is mentioned in documents dating back to 1756 as one of the oldest estates in the Cima Corgo region. Its purchase in 1987 coincided with the arrival of Dirk Newport, a fifth-generation member of the family, who transformed the company’s philosophy by focusing on the quality of the vineyards and the production of unfortified wines. The estate produces the Redoma, Batuta, Vertente, and Charme still wine ranges, as well as organic wines such as Biológico 2018.
Quinta das Carvalhas
Quinta das Carvalhas

Quinta das Carvalhas

N 323 – 41 min
One of the largest quintas in the Douro region, offering tours among the vineyards. Quinta das Carvalhas has a history spanning more than two and a half centuries. In the 19th century, it was owned by major port wine merchants, and since 1953, the estate has belonged to the Reis family and is a key asset in the portfolio of Real Companhia Velha, Portugal’s oldest wine house.
Quinta Nova Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Quinta Nova Nossa Senhora do Carmo

Quinta Nova

Covas do Douro – 59 min
High-end wine tourism, a winery with a hotel and tastings. The estate belongs to the Amorim family and covers about 120 hectares of terraced vineyards. Its winery dates back to 1764 and is an example of the architecture and traditions of the Douro region. Quinta Nova produces a range of premium wines, including the Terroir Blend, Unoaked, Grainha, Pomares, and Grande Reserva series.
Quinta de São Luiz
Quinta de São Luiz

Quinta de São Luiz

Tabuaço – 36 min

Quinta de São Luiz is a historic wine estate and wine tourism center in the Douro Valley, Portugal. Located in the parish of Adorigo, municipality of Tabuas, it belongs to the Kopke family, the oldest port wine producer, founded in 1638. The estate is considered one of the most representative quintas in the Douro region. Of the 125 hectares of land, about 94 hectares are occupied by vineyards, some of which are old vines.

Quinta do Vallado
Quinta do Vallado

Quinta do Vallado

Peso da Regua – 20 min

Quinta do Vallado is one of the oldest and most renowned wine estates in the Douro Valley. Founded in 1716, the estate played a significant role in establishing the region’s winemaking tradition and remains a family business. Quinta do Vallado was part of the legacy of legendary winemaker Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, known as “Ferreirinha,” who played a key role in the development of Portuguese winemaking in the 19th century. 

Vale do Tábua
Vale do Tábua

Vale do Tábua

Pinhão – 45 min
The Vale do Tábua winery emerged as part of the revival of small farms in the Douro region, where winemaking has a centuries-old tradition. The name refers to the Tábua area, where the vineyards are located, whose terraced slopes form the characteristic landscape of the valley. The farm grows classic Douro varieties: Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, as well as the white Rabigato and Viosinho.
Quinta de Santa Júlia
Quinta de Santa Júlia

Quinta de Santa Júlia

Peso da Régua – 3 min
This winery, located in the Douro Valley, Portugal, is renowned for producing high-quality wines from the region. The estate combines traditional winemaking methods with modern technology to create wines that reflect the Douro terroir and its historical heritage. The portfolio is based on port wines and still wines made from indigenous varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz.
Gueda Wines
Gueda Wines

Gueda Wines

Peso da Régua – 24 min
A warm family winery near Régua, where wine tasting takes place in a very friendly and personal atmosphere. Tours and tastings are often conducted by the owners themselves, which makes the experience particularly authentic. Gueda Wines was founded as a family business with roots in the winemaking traditions of the Douro Valley. The Gueda Wines range includes red and white wines as well as port wines.
Quinta da Vacaria
Quinta da Vacaria

Quinta da Vacaria

Peso da Regua – 22 min
A historic quinta in the heart of the region, it is mentioned among the oldest estates in the Douro Valley, where grape varieties suitable for port wine production are cultivated. The estate stands on the banks of the Douro River and was founded in the early 17th century, shortly after the active development of winemaking began in the region. Over the centuries, the estate has undergone several restorations, preserving traditional architectural elements and production methods.
Quinta de Marrocos
Quinta de Marrocos

Quinta de Marrocos

Valdigem – 20 min

Quinta do Marrocos is known as an agritourism estate open to visitors, offering tastings, vineyard tours, and accommodation in a historic house. The estate produces both classic port wines and dry red and white wines certified under the Douro Denomination of Origin (DOC). Quinta do Marrocos combines centuries-old techniques with modern quality control. It is a cozy family farm just a few minutes from Régua.

Quinta Casa Amarela
Quinta Casa Amarela

Quinta Casa Amarela

Lamego – 22 min
A winery with a history dating back to 1885. Wine tasting here highlights a commitment to sus-tainable agriculture and the quality of the vineyards, which are considered the benchmark for the region. Since the late 1990s, the winery has been actively promoting its own brand, expand-ing exports and improving wine quality through the modernization of winemaking processes. Native varieties are grown here, including Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, and others.
Quinta dos Murças
Quinta dos Murças

Quinta dos Murças

Covelinhas – 34 min
Quinta dos Murças is one of the oldest wine estates in the Douro region, with records of vineyard plantings dating back to the 18th century. Terraced plots with varying sun exposure create unique microzones. After Esporão acquired the estate in 2008, it was modernized with a focus on sustainable agriculture and organic practices. The vineyards are located between 110 and 300 meters above sea level on schist soils. The main indigenous varieties are Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and others.
Quinta da Pacheca
Quinta da Pacheca

Quinta da Pacheca

Lamego – 21 min
Quinta da Pacheca is one of the most legendary and hospitable quintas in the Douro Valley, with a rich history and wine atmosphere that is important to experience in person. The estate is mentioned in documents from 1738 as “Pacheca,” owned by Mariana Pacheco Pereira. In 1903, the new management modernized the winery and replanted the vineyards with different grape varieties. Today, Quinta da Pacheca remains one of the few farms with preserved 18th-century granite lagares, where traditional wine vinification still takes place.
Casa do Poço
Casa do Poço

Casa do Poço

Vila Seca de Poiares – 14 min
Casa do Poço is a charming place in the vineyards of the Douro Valley. It combines agritourism, wine tourism, and wine hospitality: it is not just a quinta or winery, but a family-run wine farm with a homely atmosphere and the opportunity to stay right in the middle of the vineyards. The family that owns this quinta produces its own wine and port, and guests are often offered tours and wine tastings right here, among the vineyards, immersing themselves in the authentic rhythm of winemaking.

Another distinctive feature of the Douro is that most wines are made from indigenous grape varieties that are rarely found outside the region. This makes each tasting not just an introduction to wine, but a journey into a unique world where taste is directly linked to the land, climate, and history. Wine tasting in the Douro is an opportunity to experience the region on a sensory level: to understand why wine is considered part of the culture here, rather than just a drink, and why each glass tells its own story.

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Every year, our city hosts the DOURO WINE CITY event, which attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world. The event includes free wine tastings and various culinary shows with live performances. DOURO WINE CITY will take place at the Municipal Auditorium of Peso da Régua (AUDIR). You can book a room with us to enjoy it to the fullest. The event takes place every year on the first weekend of June.
At Quinta de Raj, every guest will experience the essence of tranquility and harmony. Soft lines in the decor and cozy furniture invite you to relax after a long day. This room is perfect for those seeking peace and privacy. In this space, time flows gently, allowing you to enjoy harmony and tranquility.
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Quinta de Raj, Douro Valley

Where comfort, nature, and personal care come together in the heart of the Douro Valley.

Luxury retreat - Peso da Regua, Portugal

Welcome to Quinta de Raj, a small and elegant boutique hotel in the heart of Portugal’s enchanting Douro Valley. We stand apart from large hotel chains through our personal approach, intimate atmosphere, unique location, and attention to every detail.

Our luxury retreat has been thoughtfully designed to combine peace, beauty, and comfort. Every element — from the interior design to the scents and colors — reflects the authentic spirit of the region and the story of our home. Here, elegance meets nature, and luxury takes on a warm, human touch.

Each room has its own character, featuring natural materials, high-quality beds, stylish accents, and soothing earthy tones. Enjoy our wellness facilities, a glass of Douro wine in the garden, or a relaxing moment in the hot tub with breathtaking valley views.

At Quinta de Raj, everything revolves around personal attention.
Our hospitality is genuine and heartfelt — guests are personally welcomed and made to feel at home from the very first moment.

At Quinta de Raj, every guest will experience the essence of tranquility and harmony. Soft lines in the decor and cozy furniture invite you to relax after a long day. This room is perfect for those seeking peace and privacy. In this space, time flows gently, allowing you to enjoy harmony and tranquility.
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Bringing balance to your life and living in harmony with your environment. That is the objective with which we started this project. We want to clearly share and propagate this with others. In our society of busyness, stress and global challenges we try to create an oasis (“Raj”) in which everyone will feel at home. Just a moment of rest, relaxation and letting go of the daily grind.

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Rua do Caleiro 168
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