Journey through Portugal’s Douro Valley with Maçanita Vinhos on a guided winery tour and wine tasting. Discover how the region’s unique geology shapes flavors in this intimate 1.5-hour experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be able to walk moderate distances on uneven surfaces and stand for wine tastings.
Wildlife
History
Douro Valley is one of the oldest demarcated wine regions in the world, officially established in 1756 to regulate wine quality and trade.
Conservation
Maçanita Vinhos embraces sustainable practices that protect the region’s delicate soil and reduce chemical inputs to preserve the Douro’s unique ecosystem.
Maçanita Vinhos
Journey through Portugal’s Douro Valley with Maçanita Vinhos on a guided winery tour and wine tasting. Discover how the region’s unique geology shapes flavors in this intimate 1.5-hour experience.
Maçanita Vinhos is a boutique winery located in Covas do Douro, Vila Real, in Portugal’s Douro Valley. The winery offers a selection of guided experiences led by expert winemakers that showcase Douro’s terroir, traditional methods, and signature grape varieties.
Tours include four distinct experiences: Xisto ou Granito?, a 1.5-hour tour and tasting of five wines exploring the schist versus granite soils; Have you really met Douro?, a two-hour exclusive tasting of seven wines that immerses visitors in regional culture; Douro from top to bottom, a 1.5-hour vineyard and cellar tour highlighting elevations from 50m to 720m followed by a five-wine tasting; and As Castas do Douro, a 1.5-hour guided tasting of five wines focused on Douro grape varieties. Visits take place at the winery in Covas do Douro and emphasize education and sensory engagement.
Expert winemakers lead cellar tours, vineyard overviews, and structured tastings that explain grape characteristics, soil influence, and production techniques. Maçanita Vinhos provides clearly described durations for each experience and specific tasting counts, helping visitors choose the right tour. The winery operates within the Douro’s regulated wine region and follows local viticultural practices. Maçanita Vinhos welcomes reservations and is positioned for travelers seeking authentic Douro wine education and curated tastings. Information is presented factually from the winery’s published tour descriptions and location details. On-site staff provide details about accessibility, group size limits, language options, and booking procedures so visitors can plan visits confidently and select the experience that matches their interests and schedule, with advance booking recommended.
Tours Offered
4 Experiences
Curated winery tours and tastings.
Typical Duration
1.5–2 hours
Concise, informative winery visits.
Vineyard Range
50m–720m
Explore diverse Douro elevations.
Led By
Expert Winemakers
Guided cellar tours and tastings.
Choose a guided tasting led by expert winemakers — book a 1.5 or 2-hour experience to explore Douro terroir and wines.
Book in Advance
Tours with Maçanita Vinhos fill quickly, so reserve your spot early to secure your preferred date and time.
Arrive with an Appetite
Sampled wines pair well with a light meal; consider booking lunch nearby after your tasting to extend your visit.
Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes
The winery tour includes walking through cellars and vineyard grounds with uneven terrain — sturdy shoes help maintain comfort.
Prepare for Moderate Weather
Douro Valley weather can shift, so layering clothes is advised to stay comfortable indoors and outside during the tour.
Comfortable walking shoes
Navigate uneven winery grounds and cellar spaces safely and comfortably.
Layered clothing
Adapt to changing temperatures indoors and outdoors on the tour.
spring
Sun protection
Shield skin during outdoor vineyard sections under strong sunlight.
summer
Light rain jacket
Useful for occasional showers during spring tours.
spring