Douro Valley > Quinta do Tedo
Quinta do Tedo |
Marvelous 16.5/20
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Folgosa 5110-207, Douro Valley, Portugal
Open 7 days Apr-Oct 10:00 - 19:00, Nov - Mar 9:00 - 18:00 Cards MC,V,AE |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Fun tour guide, beautiful setting that has the unique offering of a view over two rivers, interesting and informative tour, great restaurant. "1 Door" awarded To "Wine about": Nothing, however one thing to note is that the restaurant is only open 3 months of the year, so be sure to plan accordingly! How many bottles did we buy: 1 Suitable for: Couples, large groups, Wine lovers Visited October 2017 (weekend) |
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 beside the Douro River. The carpark is actually off the M312 road behind the Quinta
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There are a lot of spaces but there is a restaurant on site (open from July to September) so it may get a little busy at lunch times
Old winery buildings perched on a beautiful terraced hill overlooking the Douro on one side and the river Tedo on the other
Boutique
The tasting room is situated in the rooms above the winery and has vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, tiled floors and a number of tasting tables spread around the room. There are also a number of windows that have great views over the river
Yes/No
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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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4
Port
There was no wait time, our tour started on time
Our guide was very knowledgeable about the winery and the traditional foot stomping methods employed to make their wonderful product
Our guide was very friendly and funny, making for an entertaining tour. English, French, Portuguese, German and Spanish tours are offered
Yes (groups greater than 20 by appointment only). Groups of up to 40 are taken
Yes, the tasting is conducted seated at tables in the tasting room
No, but an explanation of each wine is given whilst being poured
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
The "Bistro Terrace" restaurant is open from July to September. We had lunch here and really enjoyed the shared dishes whilst sitting out on the terrace overlooking the Tedo River
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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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€10 - €79
Can do wine flights, prices vary depending on the flights chosen
No
Tour prices start at €6
Free
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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Basic gift shop selling jams, olive oil
No
No, as there are 3 winery dogs on site, unfortunately it is not possible for visitors to bring dogs
This cellar door has a vineyard walk if you feel like burning off your lunch. The winery is also still small enough that they continue to use the traditional method of foot stomping, which you can participate in during harvest!
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