Douro Valley > Quinta do Seixo
Quinta do Seixo |
Superb 17.0/20 |
Quinta do Seixo, Valença do Douro, 5120 – 495 Tabuaço, Portugal
Open Nov - Feb, 10:30–13:00 and 14:00–17:30 (Last tour - morning: 12:15 and afternoon: 17:15), Mar -Oct,10:30–18:30 (Last tour - afternoon: 18:15) Cards MC,V,AE |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Fantastic tasting room with a tremendous view over the Douro and the rest of the valley, sensational team and fabulous tour and tasting experience. "1 Door" Awarded To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 2 Suitable for: Couples, groups, Wine lovers Visited October 2017 (weekday) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Portugal
Porto
Douro Valley
Well signposted along the main road up beside the Douro River. Quite a long driveway so factor in an extra 5 minutes driving time from Google Maps.
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is a number of spaces amongst the trees and bus parking
The purpose built building is perched on a hill looking over the Douro. The building is only 10 years old but has the same feel as many of the more historical Quintas in the valley. The views are spectacular
Commercial
The modern tasting room is amazing, with one area for groups with plenty of tables and bench seating and a more intimate lounge area for private tastings with amazingly comfortable armchairs situated around a fireplace
Yes/Yes
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Tasting Experience
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Number of wines on tasting
Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time
Knowledge of wines
Staff attitude
Winery Tour Offered
Tasting seating available at counter
Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
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The tour includes a tasting, but you can also do a tasting without a tour and without appointment. There are 12 wines on the tasting list by the glass or you can do one of 5 available tasting flights
Port
There was no wait time, our tour started on time
Our guide had an excellent knowledge of the history of the Quinta and the wines and wine making processes
Friendly and very helpful staff. English, French, Portuguese, German and Spanish tours are offered
Yes (by appointment only). Groups of up to 35 are taken
Yes, there are tables and bench seating and couches situated around the tasting room
There is a price list on the bar along with the recipes for some suggested port cocktails
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
There are picnics available by pre appointment and some tasting platters in some of the tours, including truffles, dried fruit and nuts or salads
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Hip Pocket
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Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
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€3.84 - €156
By the glass tasting prices are €2.50 - €16, tasting flights range from €6 - €35 for 3 wines depending on the level chosen
No
Tour prices start at €10
N/A (Deliveries not possible from the cellar door)
No
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Other features, facilities and offerings
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Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly
By the way...
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Extensive shop with wine accessories, olive oils, clothes
No
No
Quinta do Seixo is part of the Sandman group which has a number of offerings across Spain and Portugal. Their iconic logo is a blend of the capes worn by Portuguese university students and the wide brimmed Spanish hat. As an extra touch the tour guides wear the costume whilst showing you around the Quinta!
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