Douro Valley Lunch at Quinta dos Novais: Organic Wine Pairings

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Guide in English11:30 and 14:30

Guide in English11:30 and 14:30

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Walk the vineyards, taste the wines, eat what grows there

This is a lunch and vineyard walk at Quinta dos Novais, a small family-run organic estate in the Douro Valley near Peso da Régua. You'll tour the vineyards with the people who tend them, learn how they make wine without chemicals, then eat a four-course traditional Portuguese meal at their table, each course paired with one of their own wines: three dry Douro wines and one Port. Dietary needs are accommodated with advance notice.

The Experience

The experience opens with a guided walk through the estate vineyards, either before or after lunch: your hosts decide based on the day. You'll move through the rows with the people who farm them, learning how organic viticulture works in practice: no chemical herbicides or pesticides, low-intervention winemaking, and how the Douro's terroir shapes what ends up in the bottle. They'll show you the different wine styles the quinta produces, from fresh dry wines to Port, and explain the grape varieties and aging methods that make each one distinct.

Lunch is served in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere around a shared table. The meal unfolds in four food moments, each paired with an estate wine. You'll start with local artisan bread and the quinta's own olives, then move through traditional dishes: alheira sausage, chickpeas salad, grilled Portuguese chouriço, and a main of either Massa à Lavrador, roasted chicken or roasted pork depending on the day. Dessert is either leite creme, a traditional Portuguese custard with a caramelized sugar crust, or Romeu e Julieta, quince marmalade served with local cheese. Three dry Douro wines accompany the starters and main. One Port pairs with dessert. Nearly all ingredients are seasonal and sourced from the estate itself.

The whole experience runs about two hours. Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary requirements are fully accommodated if you mention them when you book. The quinta is wheelchair accessible, and infants can come in a pram or stroller. Specialized infant seats are available. You'll need your own transport to reach the vineyard.

What’s included

• Guided walking tour through the vineyards and estate.
• traditional Portuguese lunch with four food moments prepared from seasonal, estate-sourced ingredients.
• three dry Douro wines paired with starters and main courses.
• one Port wine paired with dessert.

Days and timesMon–Sat · 11:30 and 14:30

AgesAges 18+ · 3 to 17 years · Under 3 — Free

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Please make your way directly to Quinta dos Novais, located in the village of Sande, between Peso da Régua and Lamego. Please park behind the winery. Upon arriv…”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by BL Heritage Tours

Is this one for you?The two-hour format fits a single afternoon in the Douro Valley without requiring a full day away from your base. Choose the Classic Wines option if you want the traditional pairing experience, or upgrade to Premium Wines if you prefer a more refined selection with the same meal and vineyard walk.

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Top questions

Can children come?

3 to 17 years; under 3, free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What does the vineyard walk actually cover?

The guided tour takes you through the estate vineyards and key areas of the property while your hosts explain organic viticulture and sustainable farming practices: how they manage the land without chemical herbicides or pesticides, and how the Douro Valley's terroir shapes the wines they produce. You'll also learn about the different wine styles made on the estate and the grape varieties and aging methods behind them.

How many wines do I taste, and what kind are they?

You taste four wines total: three dry Douro wines paired with the starters and main courses, and one Port paired with dessert. All four are produced on the estate.

Is this a commercial winery or a family operation?

Quinta dos Novais is a small, family-run organic vineyard, not a commercial winery or standard restaurant. The people who grow and make the wine are the ones hosting you and explaining their work.

What's included in the price?

The lunch, the four wine pairings, and the guided walk through the vineyards and estate are all included. You'll need to arrange your own transport to the quinta.