Lisbon Farm-to-Table Vineyard Lunch

Sit down to a fresh farm lunch at a vineyard in Barcarena

Fifteen minutes from Lisbon, in the vineyards of Barcarena, Jörg and his family have created one of the most quietly extraordinary lunch experiences near the capital. The setting is a table in the shade of the vineyard, with views over the vines and the ocean beyond. The menu is seasonal and distinctive — a Portuguese and Arabic-influenced vegetarian lunch that moves from starter nips and dips through a fresh main course to a chocolate dessert paired with coffee and the estate’s Carcavelos white fortified wine. Three wines from the Wine Club portfolio accompany the meal, each presented with its region and story. Andrew called it “an excellent afternoon relaxing with good weather and a breeze off the ocean.” Helen Femi Williams said Jörg and his family “made us feel exceptionally welcome.”

Itinerary

• Arrival at the vineyard in Barcarena. Welcome from Jörg and the family. Introduction to the estate and its history as Portugal’s only private Carcavelos wine producer
• Vineyard tour — guided walk through the vines. Learn about the grape varieties grown, the organic farming methods used, and the story of Carcavelos wine and its protected denomination.
• Table setting — guests are seated at a table in the shade of the vineyard, with views over the vines and the surrounding landscape
• Starter — Portuguese nips and dips, paired with the first wine: a white from the Wine Club portfolio, presented with its region and grape variety
• Main course — Portuguese and Arabic-influenced seasonal vegetarian dish, paired with a red wine presented with its regional story
• Dessert — chocolate, paired with coffee and the estate’s own Carcavelos white fortified wine. Jörg presents the story of the Carcavelos denomination and why this wine is unique
• Wine shop visit — browse and purchase bottles directly from the producer
• Departure — total experience approximately 2 hours.

What’s Included

• Welcome and vineyard tour with Jörg and the family
• Table set in the vineyard with views over the vines
• Full 3-course lunch:
  • Starter — Portuguese nips and dips
  • Main course — Portuguese and Arabic-influenced seasonal vegetarian dish
  • Dessert — chocolate paired with coffee
  • Wine pairing with 3 wines from the Wine Club portfolio:
    • 1 white wine
    • 1 red wine
    • 1 Carcavelos white fortified wine
• Each wine presented with regional context and story – Visit to the wine shop and tasting room

Highlights

Lunch in the Vineyard — Not at a Restaurant Near One The table is set in the vineyard itself — in the shade, with views over the vines and a breeze off the Atlantic. Andrew described “a very scenic view over the vineyards” and “an excellent afternoon relaxing with good weather.” Helen Femi Williams called the atmosphere “beautiful and relaxed.” This is not a winery restaurant experience. It is lunch at the source — with the family who made the wine sitting at the table with you.

Jörg and His Family — Hosts Who Make You Feel at Home Helen Femi Williams visited for a friend’s birthday and described how “Jörg and his family made us feel exceptionally welcome, giving us a tour of the vineyard and guiding us through Portugal with each glass of wine.” This is the defining quality of this experience — not a service transaction, but genuine hospitality from the people who own and work the estate. Jörg’s wine knowledge is exceptional. His family’s warmth makes the experience personal.

A Menu Unlike Anything Else Near Lisbon The lunch is vegetarian, Portuguese, and Arabic-influenced — a combination that reflects the layers of culinary history that shaped this corner of Portugal. From the starter nips and dips to the chocolate dessert paired with Carcavelos fortified wine, every element is seasonal, fresh, and designed to work with the wines. MeatWare PDB described “extraordinary food.” This is not a standard farm lunch.

Three Wines Including the Rarest in Portugal The wine pairing covers three bottles: a white, a red, and the Carcavelos white fortified — produced exclusively at this estate, by Portugal’s only private Carcavelos producer. Each wine arrives with Jörg’s story of its region and grape variety. By the end of the meal, you understand Portuguese wine in a way that two hours in a Lisbon wine bar cannot deliver.

Best Seller — For Good Reason This tour carries the best seller badge and a 4.8 out of 5 rating. The combination of an extraordinary setting, a unique menu, three wines including a genuinely rare fortified, and hosts who treat every guest as a personal visitor has made this one of the most-booked experiences on the platform. At €66 per person for a full lunch with wine, it is also one of the best value premium experiences available within 15 minutes of Lisbon.

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.