Summer Wine Tasting and Quinta das Murgas Vineyard Tour in Bucelas

On the outskirts of Bucelas, just northeast of Lisbon, Quinta das Murgas opens its sun-warmed terraces to visitors for a compact, sensory summer tasting. This 1½‑hour Prova de Verão com Visita à Quinta is a guided walk through neat vine rows and sun-faded stone walls, followed by a seated tasting of three estate wines — Murgas DOC Bucelas Branco 2022, a crisp Murgas Rosé, and Murgas Touriga Franca 2022 — accompanied by a board of local cheeses and enchidos. It’s an easy, social introduction to Bucelas’ limestone soils and the region’s floral, citrus-driven whites. The experience starts at Quinta das Murgas, where the guide explains the estate’s viticultural choices, from soil management to canopy work. As you stroll over terraced parcels you’ll notice the clay-limestone bedrock and low, dry stone walls that shape drainage and vine vigor; grape clusters glow against gnarled trunks in summer light. The tasting room frames the valley and makes a fine place to compare the three pours: a mineral, nervy branco, a sunlit rosé, and a structured Touriga Franca that points to the red varieties worked here. Quinta das Murgas stands out because it pairs honest field-to-glass narrative with a polished tasting—small production wines that reflect Bucelas’ cooler microclimate and long history of white wine production. The format is deliberately short: 90 minutes suits travelers who are routing a quick winery stop between Lisbon and the northern hills, or those seeking a breezy, informative tasting without a full-day commitment. Note the minimum age is 18+; adults only can join. Practical details are straightforward: meet at Quinta das Murgas; the session includes the three wines listed and a cheese-and-charcuterie board. Harvest years may vary by stock. Cancellation is free up to five days before your booking, and refunds return to the original payment method. Wear comfortable shoes for the short vineyard walk and bring sun protection in summer; the property’s paths are uneven in places. This tasting delivers a clear sense of place without ceremony—vineyard geology, regional grape character, and small-scale winemaking—packed into a well-paced 90 minutes. It’s ideal for wine lovers scouting Lisbon’s nearby wine country, curious travelers who want an accessible vineyard walk, and anyone who values tasting local varieties with a crisp regional profile. Expect personable hosts who explain each pour and how the estate’s practice influences flavor; ask about organic or low-intervention techniques if that matters to you. Small on-site shop often has bottles to buy for take-home, and staff can suggest pairings to try later. If you’re combining this stop with other Bucelas wineries, allow extra time to visit nearby miradouros and village cafés. Reservations are recommended during weekends and holiday periods. Bring a small tote for purchases and tasting notes.