Porto wine cellars and Port wine
Tawnny, Ruby, Aged, Vintage, Colheita... what does it all mean?
Port wine is Porto’s liquid gold — a sweet, fortified wine that put this Portuguese city on the world map.
Born from sun-soaked grapes in the stunning Douro Valley and aged in historic cellars across the river, Port wine tells the story of centuries of tradition.
Whether you’re a wine novice or connoisseur, Porto offers the world’s best introduction to Port wine.
Visit the famous port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia for tastings, explore the vineyards where it all begins with a Douro Valley day trip, or dive deep into the different types of Port wine to understand what makes each style unique
Start your Port wine journey at the Port Wine Museum to learn the history, then head across the Dom Luis I bridge to taste where the magic happens.
This guide covers everything from the basics to insider tips for the perfect Port wine experience in Port.
Port Wine Guide
*Made by lovers of this delicious elixir*
The Douro Valley
The grapes come from vineyards in the Douro Valley, an area designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site that is well worth a visit with this Douro Valley Wine Tour
Port Wine
All about Port Wine. How it is produced, the different types or categories and how and when to drink it.
Port Wine Cellars
Guide to decide which Port winery to visit and how to get to them from the center of Porto. You can book your visit on this page.
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Port Wine Museum
The Port Wine Museum is located in an old shed, originally built to store the wine of the “Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro”.