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This is not a commercial winery visit or a restaurant lunch. It is a genuine invitation into a small, family-run organic vineyard in the Douro Valley, where everything happens at a human pace.
Guests experience organic wine production explained directly on the property, walking through the same vineyards where the grapes are grown and learning what organic farming truly means in practice, not just as a label. The wines tasted are produced in small quantities, expressing the character of the land rather than mass-market styles.
The lunch is a home-style, traditional Portuguese meal, prepared with seasonal ingredients, many of them grown or produced on the estate itself. Each of the four food moments is carefully paired with four estate wines (three dry wines and one Port), creating a thoughtful and educational pairing experience rather than a simple tasting.
What's rare: real people, real wine, real food, and a real place, shared around the table in true Portuguese style.
Example Menu
Starter
Couvert
- Local Artisan Bread baked locally, just behind the winery. - Our own Olives with garlic, olive oil and some salt
Starter
Traditional Alheira Sausage
Pan-fried smoked bread-based sausage
Starter
Chickpeas salad
Chickpeas prepared with onion, parsley, garlic, and estate olive oil.
Starter
Traditional Grilled Portuguese Chouriço
Flame-grilled Portuguese chouriço served in a traditional clay dish.
Main
Massa à Lavrador or Roasted Chicken or Roasted Pork
Depending on the day, it may be Massa à Lavrador, Roasted Chicken or Roasted Pork. All dietary restrictions are accommodated if alerted in advance.
Dessert
Leite Creme or Romeu e Julieta
Traditional Portuguese custard topped with a caramelized sugar crust or Quince marmalade served with local Portuguese cheese.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please make your way directly to Quinta dos Novais, located in the village of Sande, between Peso da Régua and Lamego. Please park behind the winery. Upon arrival, enter the property through the main gate. If needed please call us in advance for park.
What to expect
Our hosts explain what organic wine production means in practice, from vineyard management without chemical herbicides or pesticides to low-intervention winemaking. Guests will also discover the different wine styles produced on the estate, including fresh and expressive dry wines as well as Port wine, with insights into grape varieties, aging methods, and the Douro Valley’s unique character.
The highlight of the experience is a traditional Portuguese lunch, served in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere. The meal is composed of four food moments, carefully paired with four estate wines:
- 3 dry Douro wines paired with the starters and main courses
- 1 Port wine paired with the traditional dessert
All ingredients are seasonal, locally sourced, and whenever possible grown or produced directly on the estate. Vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary requirements are fully accommodated with prior notice.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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