The Cellars
Located in cellars with centuries of history, Experiencia Fonseca allows the visitor to get to know the uniqueness of the Douro Valley, the role Fonseca has played in sustainable viticulture, and also learn how Port wine is made. It also includes the possibility to test the ability to identify the aromas of Port wine.
Visitors will learn about the history of Fonseca and its world-famous wines.
With spectacular views over the city of Porto and the famous Luis I bridge, guests will learn about Fonseca's role in the production of some of the best wines in the world: the Fonseca Vintages and about the versatility of Port wine for gastronomic associations where they can also leave their own suggestions.
The Fonseca Experience
The Fonseca Experience costs €14 and includes a commented tasting of the famous Fonseca Bin nº 27 and Fonseca Siroco in the historic tasting room. Fonseca is family-friendly and offers activities for children. Children's tickets (from 8 to 17 years old) are €7 and include cookies and grape juice from the Douro Valley, served in a Port wine glass allowing younger guests to toast with their parents. A family package for 2 adults and 2 children, including a Bin nº 27 and Siroco tasting for the adults and Douro valley grape juice and cookies for the children costs €35.
For visitors who are very interested in learning more about Fonseca Port wines, several tasting sets with various wines are available. The "Introduction to Fonseca" is a commented tasting of Fonseca references that include Siroco, Bin Nº 27, 20 Year Old Tawny and Fonseca Vintage 2009.
Other wine experiences allow you to combine the latest Fonseca Vintages with chocolates. If you truly wish to experience the best of Fonseca, the Fonseca Vintages Classics experience which includes vintages from 1985, 1997, 2003, 2007 and 2017 is ideal. Purchases of more than 15 tickets are subject to reservation. The Fonseca Experience is open Monday through Sunday from 11am - 7pm. Address: Rua do Choupelo 84, 4400-187 Vila Nova de Gaia RNAAT Registration no. C-619/2016
Tasting Room
For those who wish to taste Fonseca's exceptional Port wines, the tasting room has a wide range of Port wines by the glass.
Several side dishes are available to complement the tasting, including cheese and/or sausage dishes; chocolate, almonds, olives and other delicacies. A monthly Fonseca Port wine-based cocktail is also available for those curious about new Port wine experiences.
Groups can be welcomed into a private tasting area that overlooks the historic area of Porto. Fado in the cellars, cocktails and other guided tastings are available in this unique space, situated in the cellars among the Port wine barrels.
For those who wish to complement their visit by buying wine to enjoy on their return home, our store, located among the barrels, offers the entire Fonseca range.
We also offer a variety of Fonseca merchandising and other items to complement the wine.
Visit + Tasting + Dinner + Fado
Fonseca Cellars invites you to an exclusive, intimate and sensorial experience, available daily. The evening begins at 6:00 PM with a guided tour of the historic Fonseca cellars, followed by a live Fado performance and a tasting of emblematic Fonseca Ports.
From this shared starting point, visitors may choose between three distinct experiences:
Fado & Port Tasting at Fonseca: €25/adult and €12.50/child (ages 4 to 12). Includes a guided visit, a tasting of Fonseca Siroco and Fonseca Bin 27 Ports, and a live Fado performance. Estimated duration: 1h30.
Fado Dinner Experience at Fonseca: €56/adult and €28/child (ages 4 to 12). Includes a guided visit, a tasting of Fonseca Siroco and Fonseca Bin 27 Ports, and a live Fado performance, followed by a three-course dinner with still wines. Duration: approximately 3 hours.
Fado, Flavours & Aged Port at Fonseca: €64/adult and €32/child (ages 4 to 12). Includes a guided visit, a tasting of Fonseca Siroco and Fonseca Bin 27 Ports, and a live Fado performance, followed by a three-course dinner with still wines and dessert paired with Fonseca 10-Year-Old Tawny Port. Duration: up to 3 hours.
Dinner is served at the T&C Terrace, a privileged space overlooking the Douro River. Reservations must be made by 3:00 PM on the same day, with a maximum of 60 participants per night. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the experience.
Fonseca Cellars
Address: Rua do Choupelo 84, 4400-187 Vila Nova de Gaia
Schedule: Mon to Sun 11h - 19h
Last Acceptance 18h to the tours. Tasting Rooms closes at 19h.
Schedule during the Festive Season:
December 24th: From 11 am to 6 pm, last admission for free visit until 5 pm.
December 25th: From 12 pm to 6 pm, last admission for free visit until 6 pm.
December 31st:From 11 am to 6 pm, last admission for free visit until 5 pm.
January 1st: From 12 pm to 6 pm, last admission for free visit until 6 pm.
RNAAT Registo n.º C-619/2016
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