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Quinta da Avessada, in the heart of the Douro

Quinta da Avessada, in the heart of the Douro
Wine tourism | 08 July, 2020

Located in the heart of the Douro Wine Region, Quinta da Avessada already has 160 years of existence. At the highest point of Favaios.

QUINTA DA AVESSADA: UN RECANT QUI MÉRITE VOTRE VISITE !

Located in the heart of the Douro Wine Region, Quinta da Avessada already has 160 years of existence. It is located at the highest point in the Favaios region. It is a farm full of history, which still maintains the traditions of its ancestors.

Most of its vineyards are cultivated with the Moscatel Galego variety, the variety that gives rise to the well-known Moscatel de Favaios.

At Quinta da Avessada we also find an Enoteca, a centuries-old warehouse of traditional Douro construction. In this warehouse you can learn more about the history of the farm, its traditions and customs. Here, several tastings of Douro wines take place and you can also observe and learn more about the winemaking process.

The farm is surrounded by vineyards that produce the best nectars in the Douro.

Surrounded by a unique landscape, we find here a great historical and cultural heritage.

 

PROGRAM SUGGESTIONS:

 

FAVAIOS TOUR

Tour por Favaios

Douro Best Tour – Enoteca Quinta da Avessada

 

We suggest a tour that takes you through the best corners of the Alto Douro Vinhateiro.

Discover the village of Favaios, cradle of centuries-old traditions. The journey begins on the most beautiful road in the world, the national road 222, which leads to Pinhão.

You will be dazzled when you arrive at one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the region: the Miradouro de Casal de Loivos. Considered World Heritage by UNESCO, we guarantee a unique landscape that will make you fall in love with the Douro region.

As the Douro is full of surprises, you can also enjoy a traditional lunch at Quinta da Avessada. Delight yourself with the traditional flavors accompanied by the famous Moscatel de Favaios.

The day does not end here, as you will still have a visit to Adega Cooperativa de Favaios and the Museum of Bread and Wine.

Enjoy a day full of surprises and feel the magic of the Douro region. Taste its best nectars and lose yourself in its corners.

 

VISIT AND LUNCH AT QUINTA DA AVESSADA

Visita e Almoço na Quinta da Avessada

Quinta da Avessada

 

If you want to have a unique and unforgettable experience, this is the right program for you. The day starts with a visit to the gardens of the Enoteca, where you can taste a Moscatel de Honra while enjoying the landscape.

Afterwards, you can enjoy a guided tour of the Enoteca, where you can learn more about the centuries-old traditions of the estate, while learning about the winemaking process of the region's delicious nectars.

But get ready, because the best part is yet to come.

Surrounded by a stunning landscape, a traditional lunch will be served on the farm. The meal is made in typical iron pots that maintain the integrity of typical Douro flavors.

You will be entitled to several entries and the best flavors that the Douro has to offer.

Slowly enjoy this awakening of the senses, and save some space for dessert.

 

HARVESTING AT QUINTA DA AVESSADA

Vindimas na Quinta da Avessada

Vindimas Quinta da Avessada

 

This is the right program for anyone who wants to experience the true spirit of the Douro. Harvesting is one of the oldest and most typical traditions of the region. There is nothing better than experiencing and being part of this custom, in order to understand how the best wines in the world are produced.

In this program you will be received with a Moscatel de Honra while enjoying the sound of the concertina. Then, the grapes are cut and transported to the mill. At this point you will certainly be humming along with the Douro Traditional Songs.

To make up for your effort, you will be entitled to a Wine Tasting accompanied by some appetizers. Save room for the traditional lunch that follows. Enjoy the ancient customs and traditions of the art of fine cooking, while listening to stories and songs from the land.

To finish on a high note, you can be part of the process of treading the grapes. The oldest believe that crushing the grapes with the feet provides greater quality to the wines.

After this pleasant work, you will be able to taste the result of the entire Harvest process.

Enjoy this unforgettable end of day while tasting the best fortified wines at the farm's Enoteca.

 

The Douro is full of surprises, what are you waiting for to discover it? ????

Fernando Lebres
Fernando Lebres / About the author

Born in the Douro, namely in the village of Galafura where the most beautiful viewpoint in the Douro is located, Monte de São Leonardo de Galafura. I am lucky to have been born in one of the most beautiful regions in the world and I want to share the best of what comes from it. I want to make known to the world its landscape, its customs, the gastronomy and the fantastic wines that go from strength to strength in the mouths of the world.

Venture with me in the best experiences that will awaken all your senses!

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We are a travel agency and tour operator specializing in tourism in the Douro, with an emphasis on Cruises on the Douro River and Tours of the Douro. Our team, made up of young and dynamic professionals, has extensive experience in organizing trips. We combine this experience with the careful selection of our partners, guaranteeing the quality of the various services we offer.

We are honored to present one of Portugal's most acclaimed regions: the Douro. This region offers ideal conditions for a high-quality tourist experience.

Through our Cruises and Tours, our clients have the unique opportunity to discover the riches of the Douro Region, from the breathtaking landscapes to the vineyards and terraces that characterize them. In addition, we highlight exclusive activities such as wine tastings in historic Wine Estates, picturesque boat trips on the Douro River and other experiences that highlight local authenticity and culture.

We value local partnerships to further enrich our clients' experiences, providing them with access to traditional restaurants that deepen their immersion in the region's cultural richness.


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