Spend 5.5 hours immersed in Bairrada’s wine culture with Caves São Domingos. Join vineyard activities, cellar tours, and savor local sparkling wines paired with traditional regional cuisine.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 to 6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves light walking in vineyards and standing during tastings.
Wildlife
History
Bairrada’s wine tradition dates back to the Roman era, with sparkling wine techniques refined locally since the 19th century.
Conservation
Caves São Domingos practices sustainable viticulture to protect soil health and minimize water use in their vineyards.
Caves São Domingos
Spend 5.5 hours immersed in Bairrada’s wine culture with Caves São Domingos. Join vineyard activities, cellar tours, and savor local sparkling wines paired with traditional regional cuisine.
Caves São Domingos, located in Anadia, Aveiro, is a historic wine cellar established in 1937. The estate preserves traditional Bairrada winemaking and offers guided tours of its underground galleries. Visitors can join cellar walks that explain the production of sparkling wines (espumante), still reds and whites, and the local aguardente.
Each visit includes a guided tasting tailored to the chosen experience: sparkling-only tastings, Baga-focused flights, mixed tastings with reds, whites and aguardente, or paired menus with regional foods such as leitão assado and arroz de cabidela. Longer experiences feature vineyard activities, extended meals, and opportunities to learn about local viticulture and aging in bottle-cellars. All tours conclude with access to the on-site wine shop where bottles, aguardentes and local products are available for purchase.
The property’s long history and preserved cellars provide tangible context for Bairrada’s vinicultural traditions. Tours are led by trained guides who walk guests through production spaces and tasting rooms, and the structured experiences are designed for clear learning and enjoyment. The business operates multiple structured trips with set durations, including a 3.5-hour complete Bairrada experience and a 5.5-hour viticultural day trip.
Caves São Domingos appeals to wine enthusiasts seeking authentic cellar visits, food pairings and regional wine purchases. Its location in the heart of the Bairrada region makes it a practical destination for travelers exploring Anadia and Aveiro.
Reservations are available for organized groups and individual visitors; specific experiences include food pairings, cheese and cured meat boards, and access to the historic cellars. daily guided sessions.
Established
1937
Operating since 1937
Location
Anadia, Aveiro
In Bairrada wine region
Tours Offered
8 experiences
Guided cellar tours and tastings
Wine Shop
Bottles & aguardentes
Purchase regional wines on-site
Select a guided tasting or full-day Bairrada journey, secure a spot for cellar tours, and buy regional wines at the on-site shop.
Book in Advance
This experience requires a minimum group of 8 and fills quickly, so secure your spot early.
Dress for Outdoors
Wear sturdy shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for light vineyard work and walking on uneven terrain.
Bring a Camera
The sweeping vineyard landscapes and historic cellar corridors offer excellent photo opportunities.
Pace Your Tastings
With multiple wine and spirits tastings, drinking responsibly ensures full enjoyment of the day’s activities.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides support and traction for vineyard terrain and cellar floors.
Weather-appropriate layers
Adjustable clothing helps manage temperature changes throughout the day.
spring|summer|fall|winter
Wide-brimmed hat or cap
Protects from sun exposure during outdoor activities and vineyard walks.
summer
Camera or smartphone
Capture the distinctive cellar architecture and vineyard panoramas.