Step into the world of Dão wines at Caminhos Cruzados Winery in Nelas, Portugal. This guided tour and tasting experience pairs four exceptional wines with traditional Portuguese delicacies, revealing the region’s unique terroir and winemaking craft.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal walking on level paths
Wildlife
History
The Dão region is one of Portugal’s oldest demarcated wine regions, officially established in 1908 and known for its granite soils that shape its distinctive wines.
Conservation
Caminhos Cruzados emphasizes sustainable viticulture practices to preserve soil quality and protect local biodiversity.
Caminhos Cruzados Winery
Step into the world of Dão wines at Caminhos Cruzados Winery in Nelas, Portugal. This guided tour and tasting experience pairs four exceptional wines with traditional Portuguese delicacies, revealing the region’s unique terroir and winemaking craft.
Caminhos Cruzados Winery is a family-run winery located in Nelas, in the Viseu district of Portugal's Dão wine region. The estate offers a range of visitor experiences that showcase traditional winemaking and contemporary cellar design. Guests can join guided tours of vineyards and the aging room, attend structured tastings of Dão wines, and choose from themed experiences such as creative winemaking workshops, wine-and-food pairing menus, and premium tastings with local delicacies.
The property hosts interactive activities for groups and families, including peddy paper challenges in the vineyards, picnic options, aroma games, and cooking workshops. The winery presents experiences in both Portuguese and English, with specific events described in multilingual listings. Several offerings require advance booking; for example, the tasting menu with wine pairing asks for at least forty-eight hours' notice to customize dishes and prepare vegetarian options.
The creative winemaking session allows participants to blend, bottle, and take home a personalized wine. Wine and chocolate tastings pair five artisanal chocolates with four selected wines. Standard visit-and-tasting experiences typically include three wines, while premium tastings present four wines paired with traditional Portuguese accompaniments. Caminhos Cruzados emphasizes education and hospitality through guided explanations of viticulture and cellar techniques. Visitors are invited to explore the vineyards, learn about Dão grape varieties, and taste wines that reflect regional terroir. The winery's on-site experiences cater to both casual visitors and wine enthusiasts seeking hands-on activities and curated tasting events.
Reservations are available directly through the winery for scheduled tours, workshops, tastings and private group events. Seasonally available.
Location
Nelas, Viseu
In Portugal's Dão wine region
Experiences
18 experiences
From tastings to workshops
Booking Notice
48h for menus
Tasting menu needs 48-hour notice
Languages
Portuguese & English
Experiences offered in PT and EN
Reserve winery tours, tastings, or workshops — book in advance to secure menu customizations and group activities.
Book in Advance
Tours fill quickly, especially during harvest season—reserve at least a week ahead to secure your spot.
Wear Comfortable Footwear
The vineyard walk and winery tour involve some standing and walking on uneven surfaces.
Bring a Light Jacket
The aging room can be cool and humid, even in warmer months.
Designate a Driver
Wine tasting involves alcohol—plan transportation accordingly to stay safe.
Comfortable walking shoes
Essential for navigating vineyard terrain and winery interiors.
Light jacket or sweater
Useful for cooler winery areas like the barrel room.
fall|spring|winter
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during warmer outdoor portions of the tour.
summer|spring
Camera or smartphone
Capture the striking vineyard views and architectural details.