Douro Valley: Quinta do Beijo wine tasting & tapas tour

Summary

Family warmth, Douro wines, and honest flavors at Quinta do Beijo

Step into Douro Valley’s Quinta do Beijo for an intimate guided tour with local hosts. You’ll taste premium DOC wines and ports alongside fresh bread, olive oil, cheese, chorizo, and ham — all served with family stories and laughter you’ll remember long after the last glass.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the soft clatter of glasses and someone humming in the kitchen — not music, just a real person’s voice. We’d just arrived at Quinta do Beijo in the Douro Valley, and honestly, it felt more like walking into someone’s home than a winery. Our guide, Marta (she grew up around here), greeted us with this easy smile and started telling stories about her grandfather’s harvests before we even saw a single grape.

I’m not sure what I expected from a “premium tasting,” but it wasn’t sitting at a wooden table with fresh Favaios bread still warm from the oven. The olive oil tasted grassy and sharp — Marta poured it herself, explaining how her uncle still picks the olives by hand. There was cheese too (goat and cow mixed), chorizo that left a little heat on my tongue, and ham aged for nine months that honestly melted away before I could think of something clever to say about it. She laughed when I tried to pronounce “Favaios” right — pretty sure I butchered it.

The actual wine tasting part was slower than I thought it’d be — in a good way. We tried three DOC wines (rosé, white, red reserva) while Marta explained how each one gets its character from the soil and weather here in Douro Valley. She let us smell the barrels in the cellar — kind of musty-sweet, almost like old books if you get close enough. The port wines were last: tawny and white, both aged ten years. There was this quiet moment after my first sip of tawny port where nobody said anything for a second; I still think about that silence sometimes.

It wasn’t fancy or rushed — just honest food, good wine, and people who actually care about what they’re sharing. When we left, Marta waved us off like we were cousins she’d see again soon. So yeah, if you want a day trip in Douro Valley that feels personal (and includes lunch with local wine), this is probably it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Quinta do Beijo Wine Tasting

• Guided winery tour
• Wine tasting of 3 DOC wines
• Tasting of local food: Favaios bread, olive oil, cheese, chorizo, ham
• Tasting of two 10-year-old Porto wines

Top questions

Is Quinta do Beijo wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces at Quinta do Beijo are wheelchair accessible.

What wines are included in the tasting?

You’ll taste three DOC table wines (rosé, white, red reserva) plus two 10-year-old port wines (tawny and white).

Are children or infants allowed on this tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are welcome.

Is lunch included during the wine tasting?

You’ll enjoy local tapas including bread from Favaios, olive oil, cheese, chorizo, ham, almonds, and walnuts along with your tasting.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are permitted at Quinta do Beijo.

What’s included

Your visit includes a guided winery tour at Quinta do Beijo in Douro Valley with tastings of three DOC table wines (rosé 2021, white 2022, red reserva 2019), two 10-year-old port wines (tawny and white), plus fresh Favaios bread with virgin olive oil from the estate itself. Local cheese (goat/cow mix), chorizo sausage, nine-month-aged ham, almonds and walnuts are served as tapas throughout your experience.