Can guests choose different menus?

No - one menu option is selected for the whole group.

How many wines are included?

Four curated wine moments: a premium Vinho Verde parcel wine, a regional white, an old vines red, and a digestif (aged brandy or Vintage Port, depending on your menu).

What's the difference between Option 1 and Option 2?

Option 1 features codfish, pork cheek and an aged brandy digestif; Option 2 features Minho-style hake, roasted veal and a Vintage Port digestif.

Is this suitable for children?

Children aged 4-12 have a reduced rate, with the standard rate applying from age 13.

Is transportation included?

Transportation is not included, but private transfer can be arranged on request.

What languages is the experience offered in?

The experience is hosted in English.

What is the minimum 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 cancellation and rescheduling policy.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?

Let us know about any allergies or dietary needs at the time of booking.

Wine & Gastronomy Experience Near Porto

Quick Details

Duration: 2 hours
Type of Tour: Food Tour, Wine Tasting
Tour Location: Penafiel (30 min from Porto)
Transportation: Not included - contact us if you need private transfer
Number People: Minimum of 2 people to book
Languages: Portuguese and English
Questions about the Tour: +351911701055 (WhatsApp)

Discover a refined Portuguese food and wine experience in the peaceful countryside near Porto. This curated gastronomic journey combines traditional Portuguese cuisine, regional identity and four carefully selected wine moments, moving through artisan couvert, a seasonal soup or starter, two full main courses, and a thoughtfully paired dessert and digestif. Unlike standard restaurant dining, this is a hosted culinary experience showcasing iconic ingredients — codfish, pork, veal and fresh seafood — paired with wines from Vinho Verde and the Douro Valley. Ages 13+, small groups welcome up to 20.

About the Wine & Gastronomy Experience

Discover a refined Portuguese food and wine experience in the peaceful countryside near Porto. Designed for travellers who want more than just a meal, this curated gastronomic journey combines traditional Portuguese cuisine, regional identity and four carefully selected wine moments.

This experience invites you to slow down and explore authentic flavours through a structured progression of dishes from artisan couvert and seasonal soup or starter, to two full main courses and a thoughtfully paired dessert and digestif.

Unlike standard restaurant dining, this is a hosted culinary experience. Each menu is designed to showcase the richness of northern Portuguese gastronomy, highlighting iconic ingredients such as codfish, pork, veal and fresh seafood, paired with wines from Vinho Verde and the Douro Valley.

A True Portuguese Wine & Food Journey

Throughout the meal, you will enjoy four curated wine moments: a premium Vinho Verde parcel wine to open the experience, a regional white wine paired with the first course, an old vines red wine to complement the main dish, and a farewell digestif such as Vintage Port or aged Portuguese brandy — letting you experience the diversity of Portugal’s most celebrated wine regions in one immersive lunch near Porto.

What’s Included

Artisan bread selection, olives, herb butter and pâtés
Premium olive oil tasting
Starter or soup (depending on selected menu)
Two full main courses
Palate cleanser (sorbet)
Dessert
Four curated wine moments: premium Vinho Verde parcel wine, regional white wine pairing, old vines red wine pairing, and a digestif (aged brandy or Vintage Port)
Bottled water
Hosted dining experience with an English-speaking host

Menu options (one option selected for the whole group):

Option 1 — codfish, pork and aged brandy

Couvert: breads, marinated olives, herb butter, estate pâtés, olive oil tasting, paired with a premium Vinho Verde parcel wine
Soup: Watercress & Bean Soup
First Main: Codfish with cornbread crust, sautéed greens & roasted potatoes
Palate Cleanser: citrus or tropical sorbet, paired with an old vines red wine
Second Main: Pork cheek with red wine reduction, pea purée & sweet potato
Digestif: aged Portuguese brandy reserve
Dessert: estate cheese selection with quince paste, preserves & toasts

Option 2 — seafood, roasted veal and vintage Port

Couvert: breads, marinated olives, herb butter, estate pâtés, olive oil tasting, paired with a premium Vinho Verde parcel wine
Starter: Avocado salad with smoked salmon & fresh cheese
First Main: Minho-style hake
Palate Cleanser: citrus or tropical sorbet
Second Main: Roasted veal with potatoes & creamed spinach
Digestif: Vintage Port
Dessert: Chocolate delight with red berries

What’s Not Included

Transportation to and from the estate (private transfer available on request)
Additional wine purchases
Gratuities for the host

Itinerary

Welcome – Arrival and couvert with the opening Vinho Verde parcel wine
First Course – Soup or starter, depending on your menu
First Main Course – Codfish or Minho-style hake
Palate Cleanser – Sorbet, paired with an old vines red wine
Second Main Course – Pork cheek or roasted veal
Digestif – Aged brandy or Vintage Port
Dessert – Cheese selection or chocolate delight

Highlights

A four-wine progression, not a single pairing. From an opening Vinho Verde to a closing Vintage Port, the tasting moves through Portugal’s regions course by course.

Two full main courses. Between the first main and the palate-cleansing sorbet before a second main, this is a genuinely substantial, multi-course meal.

Two distinct menus to choose from. Option 1 leans into codfish and pork; Option 2 into seafood and veal — each with its own wine and digestif pairing.

A hosted, structured experience. An English-speaking host guides the meal, adding real context beyond standard restaurant service.