Vinho Verde Tasting Near Braga: 3 Varieties in Manor

Vinho Verde is bottled while still fermenting, which is why it sparkles.

A private Vinho Verde tasting experience between Braga and Guimarães at an 18th-century manor house, where you taste three varieties of the region's signature wine and learn how it's made from harvest through bottling. The experience runs three to four hours and includes a local guide in your choice of language, air-conditioned transport, appetizers paired with the tastings, and optional pickup from Porto. Personal expenses are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Vinho Verde wine experience

• Visit 18th century manor house
• Learn traditional wine production
• Taste Vinho Verde wines

The experience

Three to four hours gives you time to move through the whole story of Vinho Verde without rushing. You start at the manor house itself, a restored 18th-century property that sits in the heart of the wine region between Braga and Guimarães. A local guide walks you through how the grapes are harvested, how they're processed, and the part that makes Vinho Verde different: the wine is bottled while it's still fermenting, which traps the carbonation and gives it that signature sparkle. You're not just hearing this. You're tasting it, sampling three varieties to understand the range within the style.

The tasting happens in the comfort of the manor house itself, paired with appetizers chosen to complement what you're drinking. A private guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French handles the whole experience, and if you're coming from Porto, pickup and drop-off are included in that option. The van is air-conditioned, and the pace is built around understanding, not rushing through a checklist.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a local guide fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.
• three varieties of Vinho Verde to taste.
• appetizers paired with the tastings.
• personal accident and liability insurance.
• pickup and drop-off from Porto if you select that option.

Options for this experience

2 options

Vinho Verde experienceGuide in 4 languages · 09:30 and 14:30Starting points: Largo da República do Brasil, Guimarães, Portugal, and R. dos Biscaínhos 105, 4700-443 Braga, Portugal. Pickup is included.

+ Porto pickup and drop-offGuide in 4 languages · 09:30 and 14:30+ Porto pickup: includes pickup and drop-off in the Porto area. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 14:30

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AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (6 to 14 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Portugal Autêntico

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand how Vinho Verde is made and taste it in the setting where it's produced, rather than in a busy tasting room. The private format and manor house setting mean you move at your own pace and ask questions as they come up. The three to four hour window gives you time to absorb the process without feeling hurried.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 14 years); Infant (under 6): free.

How does Vinho Verde get its fizz?

Vinho Verde is bottled while it's still fermenting, which traps the carbonation inside and creates the natural sparkle. The guide explains this process and shows you how it differs from other wine styles during the tasting.

What exactly do I taste during the three hours?

You sample three varieties of Vinho Verde, each one paired with appetizers selected to bring out different qualities in the wine. The guide walks you through the tasting of each, explaining what you're experiencing.

Does the experience include transport from my hotel?

Pickup and drop-off are included if you book the Porto option. If you're staying elsewhere in the region, public transportation is available nearby, and the operator can advise on how to reach the manor house.

Is this experience suitable if I'm not a wine expert?

Yes, the guide explains everything from the beginning, covering harvest, processing and bottling in detail. The tasting is designed to help you understand Vinho Verde, not to test existing knowledge.

What's the manor house like?

It's an 18th-century property restored as a tasting venue, set in the wine region between Braga and Guimarães. The tasting happens indoors in a relaxed, cozy setting rather than in a formal tasting room.