What is the minimum age to attend?

Guests must be 18 or older to participate in the tasting.

How long is the tour?

The experience runs approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, including vineyard walkthrough and tasting.

Can I cancel my booking?

Reservations can be cancelled at no cost up to five days before the scheduled tour.

How many wines will we taste?

The tasting typically includes three DOC Bucelas vintages plus the Vinha do Arneiro and a Touriga Franca; vintages may vary by stock.

Is the property accessible?

Terrain includes gravel tracks and vineyard rows; mobility limitations should be discussed with the host in advance.

Is parking available?

Meeting is at Quinta das Murgas; check with the provider about on-site parking and transport recommendations.

Vertical Wine Tasting at Quinta das Murgas: Explore Bucelas' Arinto Legacy

Adventure Brief

Walk Quinta das Murgas’ limestone slopes and taste a vertical flight of Murgas DOC Bucelas vintages plus the single-vineyard Vinha do Arneiro. This 90-minute guided visit pairs close-up vineyard access with a curated tasting and cheese board—ideal for a cultured half-day from Lisbon.

1–1.5 hours

easy

From €65.00

Quinta das Murgas sits just outside Bucelas in the Lisboa region of Portugal, where sunlit slopes and limestone-rich soils help shape crisp, mineral-driven white wines. On the Prova de Vinhos Vertical com visita à Quinta you walk the vines with a guide, then settle in for a focused vertical tasting that traces time and technique through three DOC Bucelas vintages, the exclusive Vinha do Arneiro and a Touriga Franca 2022. The experience lasts about ninety minutes and makes a polished half‑day excursion from Lisbon or a cultured stop while exploring the Lisboa countryside. Your meeting point is Quinta das Murgas; the route through the estate highlights terraced blocks, narrow gravel tracks, and parcels planted to old vines. Key scene features include the aligned rows, the tasting room windowed toward the vineyard, and a small on-site production area where barrels and stainless tanks quietly stage the cellar story. Geology and microclimate matter here: Bucelas’ mix of limestone and clay gives freshness and minerality to Arinto-based whites, while warm days and cooling nocturnal breezes preserve citrus and floral aromatics. A vertical tasting is revelatory: consecutive vintages show how harvest timing, vintage weather and cellar choice nudge the same vineyard in new directions. Expect tasting notes that range from zesty lemon and green apple to saline mineral edges and subtle texture from lees contact; the included cheese and charcuterie board buffers high acidity and sharpens contrasts. Practical details are clear: guests must be 18 or older, the tour runs roughly 1–1.5 hours, and cancellations are free up to five days before the booking. Wear closed-toe shoes for gravel and bring a light jacket against coastal breezes; designate a driver or plan transport if you will sample multiple wines. Why book this visit? Murgas offers concentrated access to DOC Bucelas expressions in a format that highlights vintage difference rather than broad brand storytelling; for travelers based in Lisbon it’s an efficient way to taste estate-level whites guided by staff who can point out subtle vineyard-to-bottle links. Book via the tour’s referral link to reserve a small-group slot; arrive with curiosity and a notepad to compare bottles, then take home a tighter sense of how soil, season and cellar shape Bucelas wines. The tasting sometimes substitutes vintages depending on cellar stock, and the host will explain variations openly; ask about production decisions, barrel use and any regenerative practices in the vineyards. Photography is straightforward—capture rows, labels and close-ups of pouring glasses—but respect the tasting etiquette. Children are not permitted and group sizes may be limited. If you want to extend the visit, the broader Bucelas zone has quiet backroads for scenic drives and local cafés where you can linger after the tasting and memories.

About Quinta das Murgas

Quinta das Murgas is a family-owned wine estate located in Bucelas, Lisboa, known for producing wines under the DOC Bucelas designation. The estate offers guided visits and curated tasting experiences that highlight local grape varieties, historic vintages and the property’s vineyard landscapes. Visitors can choose from a selection of experiences including vertical wine tastings, guided estate tours, off-road vehicle vineyard routes, horseback vineyard walks, and self-guided picnics among the vines.

All experiences are conducted on-site at Quinta das Murgas and focus on Murgas DOC Bucelas wines, including the estate’s exclusive Vinha do Arneiro bottling. Tasting formats range from two-wine samplings to vertical tastings that present multiple vintages to illustrate vintage variation and aging. Guided visits include commentary about vineyard practices, grape varieties, and local winemaking tradition.

The estate emphasizes safety, accessibility, and visitor comfort; outdoor activities take place across maintained vineyard paths and controlled farm areas. Bookings are arranged per trip type and allow guests to select experiences that match their interests, from relaxed picnics to active off-road tours and equestrian visits.

Quinta das Murgas operates as a distinct wine tourism venue in Bucelas. Its combination of DOC Bucelas wines, varied tasting formats, and on-site experiences provides reliable, location-specific wine tourism for visitors to Lisboa seeking authentic vineyard visits and curated tastings. Staff and hosts provide knowledgeable, location-specific information about grape growing and traditional techniques. Seasonal availability varies by experience; guests are advised to confirm booking details and schedules directly with Quinta das Murgas before visiting for accurate arrival planning.