Quick Details
Step into the heart of Alvarinho country and experience harvest the way local families do in Monção & Melgaço. Join a local growing family, help pick grapes, taste fresh Alvarinho musts alongside the wines they become, visit the winery and the Innovation Cellar, and finish with a traditional harvest lunch at the winery. Ages 12+, groups of 2 to 20. Available in September.
Adult & Children
(12+ years)
€ 97
Have a special Grape Harvest Tour close to Melgaço!
Step into the heart of Alvarinho country and experience harvest the way local families do in Monção & Melgaço. Join a local growing family, help pick grapes, taste fresh Alvarinho musts alongside the wines they become, visit the winery and the Innovation Cellar, and finish with a traditional harvest lunch at the winery.
What is included
- 10:00 — Welcome; scissors distribution; panoramic intro to the Alvarinho valley
- 10:30 — Grape picking with a local growing family
- 11:30 — Vineyard snack & a glass of Alvarinho
- 12:00 — Winery & Innovation Cellar visit; early stages of vinification explained
- 12:30 — Tasting of different Alvarinho musts and the wines they originate
- 13:30 — Traditional harvest lunch at the winery, paired with Alvarinho, herbal infusions, dessert and coffee
What’s Not Included
- Transportation to and from the winery (private transfer available on request)
- Additional wine purchases
- Gratuities for the host team
Itinerary
- Welcome – Scissors distribution and panoramic introduction to the Alvarinho valley
- Grape Picking – Hand-pick grapes with a local growing family
- Vineyard Snack – A glass of Alvarinho with valley views
- Winery & Innovation Cellar Visit – Learn about the early stages of vinification
- Must Tasting – Sample Alvarinho musts alongside the wines they become
- Traditional Harvest Lunch – Paired with Alvarinho, herbal infusions, dessert and coffee
Highlights
A genuine family harvest. Picking grapes alongside a local growing family offers real, personal connection to the Alvarinho tradition, not a staged demonstration.
Musts and finished wines, side by side. Tasting the fresh must alongside the wine it becomes is a rare, educational contrast most tastings don’t offer.
A look at innovation, not just tradition. The Innovation Cellar visit shows how modern winemaking techniques are shaping the region’s future alongside its history.
A full valley-to-table day. From the panoramic morning intro to the paired harvest lunch, this covers the complete Alvarinho story in one visit.
Transportation
- Not included – contact us if you need private transfer
Meeting point
- After booking we will send all the details of the farm, location (meeting point) and contact.
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What is Alvarinho?
A prized white grape variety native to the Monção and Melgaço region, known for its aromatic, mineral character within the Vinho Verde wine region.Do I need any experience to take part?
No experience is necessary — you’ll be guided through grape picking by a local growing family.What’s included in the lunch?
A traditional harvest lunch paired with Alvarinho wine, herbal infusions, dessert and coffee.Is this suitable for children?
This experience is suitable for guests aged 12 and older.Is transportation included?
Transportation is not included, but private transfer can be arranged on request.What languages is the tour offered in?
The tour is available in Portuguese and English.What is the minimum and maximum group size?
A minimum of 2 people is required to book. Groups of up to 20 are welcome.Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for our policy.
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