Discover the art of winemaking firsthand at Caminhos Cruzados Winery, where you can craft your own wine and take home a personalized bottle. Perfect for wine lovers seeking an interactive experience in Portugal’s Douro Valley.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required, just a willingness to participate and have fun.
Wildlife
History
Caminhos Cruzados Winery is part of Portugal’s renowned Douro wine region, known for producing some of the world’s most celebrated Port wines since the 18th century.
Conservation
The winery actively employs sustainable practices, including organic processing and water conservation to protect the region’s delicate ecosystem.
Caminhos Cruzados Winery
Discover the art of winemaking firsthand at Caminhos Cruzados Winery, where you can craft your own wine and take home a personalized bottle. Perfect for wine lovers seeking an interactive experience in Portugal’s Douro Valley.
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
Reserve your spot early, as classes fill up quickly especially in peak seasons.
Bring a notebook
Jot down your preferred blends and tasting notes for future reference.
Arrive early
Arriving 15 minutes before your session ensures a relaxed start and full experience.
Wear comfortable clothing
Dress casually as some blending and bottling can involve slight splashes or stains.
Notebook and pen
Useful for noting your preferred blends and tasting impressions.
Comfortable clothing
Casual attire suitable for hands-on activities.
Closed-toe shoes
Essential for safety during bottling and blending processes.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during your immersive wine experience.