At Terroir Wine and Food Tours, we are dedicated to creating the finest wine and food holidays that Portugal can provide.
We pride ourselves in providing unforgettable tailor-made wine experiences offering our clients the best holidays experiences in Portuguese wine regions.
As they say… actions speak louder than words. So please do call us, ask us about our wine destinations, tours and experiences, for inspiration and for ideas.
I hope you will agree that we are passionate about what we do, and knowledgeable about what we create.
Guided by a local wine expert with several wine courses including WSET program you will discover the fantastic Vinho Verde wine region.
The demarcated Vinho Verde Region extends across the northwest of Portugal, in the area traditionally known as Entre-Douro-e-Minho. In terms of geographical area, it is the largest Portuguese demarcated region, and one of the largest in Europe.
During this wine adventure you will discover and taste the wines from a unique wine producer in the sub region of Lima- Quinta do Ameal.
Quinta do Ameal is an ancient property (1710) of rare natural beauty. In the property are produced excellent white wines made from a Portuguese grape variety called Loureiro. This reaches its greatest aromatic and tasty expression at the incredible Lima region where the winery is located.
The wines produced in the property are exclusively from grapes grown organically, based on their philosophy that translates into focus more attention and energy on the vine, thereby producing grapes of high quality and excellence for which they achieve unique wines of “terroir”, with great personality and character. For Quinta do Ameal, great wines should always express a sense of place!!!
During this tour, you will learn about grape varieties used in this region, visit the winery, talk with the enologist, taste some of their fantastic wines and lunch in Quinta do Ameal (typical flavors from the region) in a parring with their wines.
You can also discover Ponte de Lima, the oldest vila in Portugal and truly a hidden gem in Portugal. The city has one of the most important rural markets in Portugal and the
In the second weekend of September, Ponte de Lima hold the Feiras Novas (the new fairs) for three days since 1826, granted by the Royal Provision of king Pedro IV of Portugal.
This is a unique adventure for those who want to know the vibrant wines from Vinho Verde wine region and discover one Portuguese hidden gem.
Pick Up & Meeting Point: To be determined with the Clients.
Duration: Full-Day Experience (around 8 hours).
Included: Local wine tour guide, visit and wine tasting and lunch at Ameal wine producer (parring between food and wine), flexible schedule.
The wine experience in Ameal is composed by:
Visit to the winery with explanation of the process of vinification, internship, bottling and labeling; Explanation of the process of production of biological grapes; Explanation of wines with light appetizers in a specific test room with a view to the whole vineyard or in the garden (pergola) if the weather helps.
Visit has of approximately 2 hours and taste 2 wines (Ameal – Classic and Ameal Choice), lunching in the property.
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The Douro Valley, birthplace of Port, is one of the oldest and most beautiful of the historic European wine regions. Wine has been made there for two thousand years.
In 1756 the Douro Valley became the first classic wine region to be legally demarcated. Its vineyards were comprehensively classified the following year, almost a century before those of Bordeaux.
Visiting the Douro Valley wine region is the guarantee to discover this beautiful wine region- classified by UNESCO as World Heritage Site, taste fantastic port and DOC wines, appreciate the best flavors and could share ideas and histories with cellar masters if they are available.
During this full-day you will live and feel the region with a wine expert, visit some of the best traditional wine producers, taste their wines, taste typical flavors in a winery and appreciate the breathtaking views from the top of the break-neck slopes.
In Douro Valley many of the wines are made from genuine Portuguese grape varieties, rather than from international grapes that can be found anywhere in the world today. You will get to know why those grapes and taste wines made from touriga nacional, tinta roriz, touriga franca, sousa and many others.
You have the chance to walk among the vineyards that grow on break-neck slopes, learn about Portuguese grapes varieties and learn about all the entire winemaking process.
You can also admire Pinhão village considered the heart of the region, admire the landscape from the top of one of the most beautiful view points located in the region described by some authors one of the most beautiful places in the region.
We will create a tailored wine experience according to your wine profile choosing top-quality winemakers and restaurants that matches your personal taste and time available.
Pick Up & Meeting Point: To be determined with the Clients.
Duration: Full-Day Experience (around 8 hours).
Included: Local wine tour guide, 2 visits with wine tastings, regular cruise in Douro river, flexible schedule.
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The Douro Valley, birthplace of Port, is one of the oldest and most beautiful of the historic European wine regions. Wine has been made there for two thousand years.
In 1756 the Douro Valley became the first classic wine region to be legally demarcated. Its vineyards were comprehensively classified the following year, almost a century before those of Bordeaux.
Visiting the Douro Valley wine region is the guarantee to discover this beautiful wine region- classified by UNESCO as World Heritage Site, taste fantastic port and DOC wines, appreciate the best flavors and could share ideas and histories with cellar masters if they are available.
During this full-day you will live and feel the region with a wine expert, visit some of the best traditional wine producers, taste their wines, taste typical flavors in a winery and appreciate the breathtaking views from the top of the break-neck slopes.
In Douro Valley many of the wines are made from genuine Portuguese grape varieties, rather than from international grapes that can be found anywhere in the world today. You will get to know why those grapes and taste wines made from touriga nacional, tinta roriz, touriga franca, sousa and many others.
You have the chance to walk among the vineyards that grow on break-neck slopes, learn about Portuguese grapes varieties and learn about all the entire winemaking process.
You can also admire Pinhão village considered the heart of the region, admire the landscape from the top of one of the most beautiful view points located in the region described by some authors one of the most beautiful places in the region.
We will create a tailored wine experience according to your wine profile choosing top-quality winemakers and restaurants that matches your personal taste and time available.
Pick Up & Meeting Point: To be determined with the Clients.
Duration: Full-Day Experience (8 hours).
Included: Local wine tour guide, 2 visits to traditional wine producers with wine tasting, lunch at the winery and flexible schedule.
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Enjoy an exclusive wine experience in Douro Valley Wine Region…
The Raising Stars wine experience is the best wine experience to discover the new generation of winegrowers and wine producers that are emerging from the Douro Valley!
The new Douro Valley generation of winegrowers has the reputation for making excellent port wine and a world-class non-fortified “table” wine. For them it’s difficult today to make a living only from port and climate and soil is also perfect for table wines, both reds and whites that today reach world class.
In Douro Valley many of the wines are made from genuine Portuguese grape varieties, rather than from international grapes that can be found anywhere in the world today. You will get to know wines made from touriga nacional, tinta roriz, touriga franca, sousa and others.
Enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to know Douro Valley wine region- considered by UNESCO as World Heritage, taste fantastic ports, reds and whites from fantastic producers, appreciate the flavors and share ideas and histories with cellar masters, if they are available.
You have the chance to walk among the vineyards that grow on break-neck slopes, know the Portuguese grapes varieties and learn about all the entire winemaking process.
This full day wine experience is the best way to know Douro Valley wine region and can be tailored according to your wine profile, desires and time available.
Enjoy your wine adventure with us…
Pick Up & Meeting Point: To be determined with the Clients. Duration: Full-Day Experience (around 8 hours).
Included: Local wine tour guide, 2 visits with wine tastings, regular cruise in Douro river, flexible schedule.
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Discover a new and vibrant Portuguese wine region…
The demarcated Vinho Verde wine region extends across the northwest of Portugal, in the area traditionally known as Entre-Douro-e-Minho. In terms of geographical area, it is the largest Portuguese demarcated region, and one of the largest in Europe.
Exclusively produced in the demarcated region of Vinho Verde those wines are only produced from the indigenous grape varieties of the region, preserving its typicity of aromas and flavors as unique in the world of wine.
In the region you can find wines produced from carefully selected blends of grape varieties or a single from a single grape variety, the offerings of the region are diverse… and you can also find sparkling wines and spirits.
The wines have a vibrant freshness, elegance, lightness and aromatic and flavorful expressions, especially fruity and floral notes.
During this wine adventure you will discover one of the most important and awarded wine producers located in the Sousa sub-region where the climate is mild, the temperature amplitudes are low, as is the number of days of extreme heat during the summer.
During this full-day, you can discover Quinta da Aveleda, one of the most important wine producers, visit the beautiful house, gardens, learn about their production method and taste some of their fantastic wines.
After visiting Aveleda is time to taste some fantastic wines from Quinta da Lixa in their new space: Monverde Wine Hotel- the new face of this prestigious wine producer from the region.
Here you will have a fantastic lunch using local products produced in their own farm parried with wine from Quinta da Lixa.
During the afternoon, you will have a taste of Amarante a small, but charming, city in the north of Portugal.
Do not miss this wine and food adventure!
Pick Up & Meeting Point: To be determined with the Clients.
Duration: Full-Day Experience (around 8 hours).
Included: Local wine tour guide, 2 visits with wine tasting, lunch at Monverde (parring between food and wine), short stop in Amarante, flexible schedule.
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All starts with a glass of wine, typical food and friends for a unique experience…
This exciting tour is perfect for wine and food lovers that want to discover how the city is influenced by the wine- either Port’s, reds and whites.
During this wine & tapas experience you will visit and discover places related with wine production, Portuguese grape varieties and how hard and meticulous is to create a such unique product.
You also will discover the most important families that are lied to wine production, origins and histories that you won’t find in tourism books.
To finish this tour nothing better than visit one of the best Port wine producers, taste some of their unique Ports and buy some of them to get home and share with friends and family.
This wine & tapas experience can be tailored according to your personal preferences and time available.
A unique experience to discover wine, food and Porto culture…
Pick Up & Meeting Point: To be determined with the clients.
Duration: You can decide the duration (normally half-day experience). Includes: Local wine guide, tapas & wine tasting, visit & wine tasting to port wine cellars, flexible schedule.
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Imagine you want to take your friends and family out for dinner at a Michelin star restaurant. How much would that cost? Probably allot!
Terroir Personal Chef is your new alternative, you can hire a private chef and professional staff to provide an amazing gourmet experience in the comfort of your own home for all kinds of special occasions.
Your chef will learn your special culinary requirements and design a bespoke menu for you, do the shopping, deliver and once he’s done the left-over’s are in your freezer and your kitchen is left spotless.
BENEFITS HAVING YOUR CHEF AT HOME
Bespoke menu created by your own personal chef with specific ingredients or cuisine preferences you require.
Fresh and fabulous food sourced organically and where appropriate locally.
Meals cooked in your kitchen, served and total clean up. (You won’t even notice we have been there, we will leave your kitchen in the same condition we find it in).
Whatever the occasion Terroir provides the highest quality fine dining or lunch experience, leaving you time to enjoy the company of your guests.
Here are just some of the occasions where our services have been provided; Christmas dinner-lunch party, New Years Eve dinner party, Thanksgiving dinner, birthday party, engagement, retirement or leaving party, birth of a child, housewarming, anniversaries, stag parties, fun hen parties and girls night in.
Learn how to cook Portuguese traditional flavors with a local Chef…
During this private cooking class, you’re going to prepare and cook a 3 course Portuguese meal in a private cooking experience in central Porto or near the river, learn about the Portuguese ingredients and culinary techniques to use back home… all for you to discover.
With our chef, you’re going to experience the secrets of the local and famous codfish, “francesinha” or another typical Portuguese dish and enjoy the Mediterranean custom of sharing food in a relaxed way around the table.
You will cook and prepare a complete meal (Cook and Taste | ex. Codfish), discover all the secret methods used by professional local chefs as you go.
Cooking class starts will some brief explanations about Portuguese ingredients that are going to be used and their origins, then you will start to cook your delicious meal.
Dinner will be served at the end of your class, where you can savor the fruits of your labor, paired with a selection of local wines.
Cooking class is composed by: starter, main dish and desert parried with local wines.
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