Todas as idades • 1.5h • Seleção de vinhos de gama superio Horta Osório
Taste five reserva wines in a panoramic sala de provas at Adega Horta Osório, with a guided cellar visit that explains how Douro schist soils and aging shape each bottle. An intimate, focused tasting ideal for travelers who want context with every sip.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Low; minimal walking and a few cellar steps. Suitable for most visitors.
Wildlife
History
The Douro is one of the world’s oldest demarcated wine regions (established 1756), and local quintas blend long tradition with modern production.
Conservation
Many Douro producers maintain terrace upkeep to prevent erosion; visitors can support sustainability by following guidelines and avoiding off-trail walking.
Menin Company
Todas as idades • 1.5h • Seleção de vinhos de gama superio Horta Osório
Menin Company is a Douro-based wine tourism operator located in Cumieira, Vila Real. The company organizes guided visits and tastings at Menin Douro Estates and at Adega Horta Osório, offering a range of curated experiences tailored to wine enthusiasts. Experiences include terroir-led tastings such as PROVA 2 TERROIRS and PROVA DUAS QUINTAS, panoramic reserva tastings like PROVA RESERVA (Adega Horta Osório), and focused vertical and premium flights including PROVA NOBRE and PROVA EXCLUSIVE. Several tastings showcase Porto and regional fortified wines through the PROVA TESOUROS DO DOURO offerings at both Horta Osório and Menin Douro Estates. Tasting formats commonly pair wines with local culinary elements—cured meats, regional cheeses, olive oil, and dried fruits—highlighting complementary flavors. Visits combine a guided tour of vineyards and winery facilities with seated tastings; select tastings take place in a panoramic tasting room at Horta Osório. Menin Company emphasizes terroir, variety, and education, guiding guests through differences in soil, altitude, and exposure that shape each wine’s character. Private and exclusive options are available, including immersive tours with personalized guidance and curated pairings. The portfolio spans white, red, reserva, and Porto styles, presented in structured tastings of four to six wines depending on the experience. Menin Company operates from Cumieira, Vila Real, within the Douro wine region, and is positioned to give visitors direct access to Douro estates, winery tours, and regional wine traditions.
Reservations are recommended for popular experiences, and some tastings offer private, guided formats suited to groups and wine-focused travelers during peak season and holidays.
Location
Cumieira, Vila Real
Base in the Douro wine region
Tours Offered
11 experiences
Guided tastings and vineyard tours
Wine Styles
Port & Reserva
Porto, Reserva, and regional wines
Pairings Included
Cheese & meats
Local cheeses, cured meats, olive oil
Reserve guided tastings, private tours, and reserva flights in Cumieira, Vila Real—secure preferred dates today.
Arrive early
Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes before your scheduled time to check in at Adega Horta Osório and settle before the tasting.
Dress for the cellar
Cellar spaces remain cool year-round—bring a light jacket and wear closed shoes for steps and uneven surfaces.
Take notes
Bring a notepad or use your phone to jot aromas, structure and pairing ideas while the guide explains each reserva.
Transport plan
Designate a driver or book local transport—tastings involve multiple reserva pours and roads through terraced slopes can be narrow.
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Needed for walking cellar steps and standing during the tasting.
Light jacket
Cellar and tasting rooms stay cool even in summer; a jacket keeps you comfortable.
Notepad and pen
Makes it easy to record tasting notes, vintages and pairing ideas.
Camera or smartphone
For capturing panoramic vineyard views from the sala de provas panorâmica.