Douro Valley > Vasques de Carvalho

Vasques de Carvalho

     Great 15/20
Av. Dr. Antão de Carvalho n. 43, 5050-224 Peso da Regua, Douro, PORTUGAL

Open   10:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 19:00 Monday - Saturday
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Tasting Area
The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": One of the few cellar doors in the Douro that doesn't require an appointment, amazing winery history and great future plans, friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating team.  Dom Hidden Gem awarded

To "Wine about": Nothing

How many bottles did we buy: 1

Suitable for: Couples, small groups, Wine lovers

Visited October 2017 (weekday)
Getting There
Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
Portugal
Porto
Douro Valley
In one of the back streets of Peso da Regua, but we understand that a cellar door will be opening in Pinhao, which is a very picturesque area
Upon Arrival
Parking
Setting​

Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance


Airconditioning/Fireplace
There is only street parking available
As this cellar door is located in town, it obviously has more of an urban setting rather than a more traditional vineyard setting
Boutique
The cellar door is located in the old winery with the huge antique wine vats situated alongside the tasting area.  It has a great historical feel
No/No
Tasting Experience
​Number of wines on tasting​​
Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time​
Knowledge of wines​
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Staff attitude​
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Winery Tour Offered​
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Tasting seating available at counter​

Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
There are 12 wines/ports on tasting
Port
There was no wait time
Our host had an amazing knowledge of the history of the family, the winery operations and the wines and the future plans for the winery
Friendly and very knowledgeable staff.  English, French, Portuguese and Spanish are spoken.
No winery tour offered and you don't need to make an appointment to do a tasting. Groups of up to 12 are taken
The tasting is conducted at the table in the front of the room.  There are some seats around the room
There is a wine price list but no tasting notes
Food Offering
Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
No
N/A
Hip Pocket
Price range of wines
Tasting Fee​
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
€10 - €590
By the glass tasting prices are €4 - €25
No
N/A
N/A (Deliveries not possible from the cellar door)
No
Other features, facilities and offerings
Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly​
By the way...
No
No
Yes, outside only
This cellar door and the winery behind it have an amazing story and it's a really nice contrast to some of the other large multi national brands in the Douro
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