Lisbon Wine Tasting — 3 Dory Wines in Torres Vedras

Taste 3 Dory estate wines with guided pairing

Forty-five minutes from Lisbon, in Torres Vedras, a modern winery set among vineyards influenced by the Atlantic offers one of the most compact and well-guided wine experiences available near the capital. In 1.5 hours, Inês or the team guide you through 3 Dory estate wines — Harvest, Single Variety, and Reserva — each presented with the story of its grape variety, its terroir, and the choices behind its production. Regional cheeses and bites accompany each glass. Kevin Burk described “attentive, knowledgeable service in English” and highlighted the Alvarinho and Reserve white. Tesa Pavic called Inês “a dream” and said it was “the best introduction to Portugal I could think of.”

Itinerary

• Arrival at the winery in Torres Vedras. Welcome from Inês or the team and introduction to the Dory estate, its wines, and the terroir of Torres Vedras
• First wine — Dory Harvest White or Red. Inês presents the Harvest tier: the grape variety, the production method, and why this wine reflects the Atlantic character of the region
• Second wine — Single Variety White or Red. Inês explains the single-variety approach: what it means to isolate one grape and what it reveals about the terroir
• Third wine — Dory Reserva White or Red. The premium tier. Inês presents the ageing process, the selection criteria, and what distinguishes a Reserva from the rest of the range. Regional cheeses and bites continue throughout
• Open time and departure — guests explore the wine shop, ask questions, and purchase bottles if desired. Total experience approximately 1.5 hours.

What’s Included

• Welcome at the winery and introduction to the Dory estate
• Guided tasting of 3 Dory estate wines:
  • Dory Harvest White or Red
  • Single Variety White or Red
  • Dory Reserva White or Red
• Regional cheese and bites pairing
• Tasting notes and grape variety context for each wine
• Scenic winery setting with vineyard views

Highlights

The Dory Range From Start to Finish — In 1.5 Hours This tasting is designed as a vertical journey through the Dory estate: Harvest introduces the style, Single Variety shows the terroir, Reserva reveals the ambition. Three wines, one estate, one clear progression. It is the most efficient way to understand what this producer makes and why it makes it — and it is the experience most guests use to decide which of the deeper tours to book next.

Inês — The Guide Who Turns Three Glasses Into an Education Kevin Burk praised “attentive, knowledgeable service in English” and highlighted the Alvarinho and Reserve white specifically. Tesa Pavic called Inês “a dream” — “SO knowledgeable about everything” — and described the experience as “the best introduction to Portugal I could think of.” A guide of this quality at €25 per person makes this one of the most exceptional value wine experiences in the Lisbon region.

Torres Vedras Wine Country — Atlantic-Influenced and Largely Undiscovered The winery sits in Torres Vedras, where Atlantic breezes from the nearby coast cool the vineyards and produce wines of freshness and mineral precision. The white vines grow close to the ocean; the reds shelter in a more continental microclimate behind the hills. The result is a range of wines that express two completely different facets of the same region — and a setting that most visitors to Lisbon never reach.

Three Different Wines — One Clear Story The Harvest, Single Variety, and Reserva are not just three different bottles. They represent three levels of selection, ageing, and production intent at the same estate. Moving through them in sequence — with Inês explaining the choices behind each — gives guests a genuine understanding of how a wine producer builds a range. Kevin Burk highlighted both the Alvarinho and the Chardonnay-blend Reserve white as standouts. The Viosinho also drew specific praise.

The Starting Point for a Bigger Adventure This 1.5-hour tasting is the natural entry point into the Freiria winery experience. Guests who love what they taste here have three natural next steps: the Winery Brunch (3 hours, 4 wines, full gourmet menu), the Wine Tasting with Flavours (2 hours, 4 wines, regional food table), or the Salty Food & Wine Pairing (3 hours, 6 wines, 5-course menu). At €25, this is the tasting that makes people decide to come back — and the one that makes them book the premium experience when they do.

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