Graham's

Marvellous 16.5/20

Rua do Agro 150, 4400-281 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Open Everyday from 9:30am - 5:30pm
Cards MC,V,AE

Tasting Area

The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Beautiful venue to spend a sunny afternoon, with a lovely restaurant with fantastic views followed by an informative tour and great tasting experience. 1 door awarded.

To "Wine about": Nothing

How many bottles did we buy: 0

Suitable for: Couples, Small groups, Wine lovers, Families, overseas visitors

Visited October 2017 (weekday)

Getting There

Country

State/Province

Region

Accessibility

Portugal

Porto

Douro Valley

In Vila Nova de Gaia, up the hill from the river, approximately a 20 minute walk from the riverfront or you can drive. There is a front and a rear entrance

Upon Arrival

Parking

Setting

Commercial/Boutique

Ambiance

Airconditioning/Fireplace

There is a huge carpark behind the lodge

One of the best views of all the port lodges. It looks down along the river with amazing views of the bridge and Porto

Commercial

The tasting room is set up for large groups with polished floorboards, modern tables and great industrial lighting. There is also an elevated seating area near the large window with amazing views

No/No

Tasting Experience

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

You can complete a tour and tasting (3 wines) in the tasting room or just a tasting by the glass in the Vinum wine bar overlooking the river

Port

There was no wait time

Our tour guide had a good knowledge of the wines and how to serve them and their optimum drinking age

Friendly and very helpful staff. English, French, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese Ukranian and Spanish tours are offered

Yes. Groups of up to 23 are taken. Bookings in advance recommended

The tasting is conducted seated at tables in the tasting room or in the wine bar

A price list and a food pairing menu is provided at the tasting tables

Food Offering

Yes/No

Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter

Yes

There is a wine bar that serves a tapas menu and also shares the wonderful view from the terrace. There is also a fine dining restaurant "Vinum" that is situated within a beautiful atrium looking over the river. We had a delicious lunch here. There are also cheese platters available for purchase in the tasting room

Hip Pocket

Price range of wines

Tasting Fee

Refundable on purchase?

Tour Fee

Delivery cost per dozen

Club Membership with Discounts etc

€8.95 - €140

By the glass tasting prices are €3 - €35

Tour prices range between €15 - €100

N/A, deliveries are not possible from this cellar door

Other features, facilities and offerings

Gift Shop

Toys/play area for kids

Dog friendly

By the way...

Basic shop selling various wine accessories, clothing and chocolates

Yes, colouring books

Yes, can be taken through the cellar

Fun fact, on the tour, we learnt that the lodge has the most alcohol per square metre on the planet!

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