Douro: Quinta do Pôpa presents new wine tourism programs

Quinta do Pôpa, located in the heart of the Douro, on the slopes of Adorigo, has yet another reason to blow out candles! After 15 years of wine production, 90 years of a special portion of Vinhas Velhas, it is now time to celebrate a decade since it opened its doors, on July 14, 2012. As a way of marking this event, Vanessa and Stéphane Ferreira – aka Netos do Pôpa – idealized and added novelties to wine tourism proposals. ‘From the vegetable garden to the table: a 100% vegan experience’ and the ‘Special Tasting 90 years old Vinhas Velhas: the importance of time’ are premieres, to which are added an upgrade in the ‘Picnic à do Pôpa’ program and a new product : the ‘Pôpa UnOaked Ice Creams’.

From the garden to the table, a 100% vegan experience – For those looking for and having a vegan lifestyle, Quinta do Pôpa now offers a 100% vegan experience, following the motto “from the garden to the table”. Under a permaculture regime, the Quinta’s vegetable garden was planted by the family, employees and their families this year. This new program begins, as usual, with a visit to the winery, the weather room and the wine cellar, and then to the vegetable garden, where those involved can feel the pleasure of harvesting, tasting and replanting edible vegetables and flowers. This experience culminates with a meal made with what was caught, accompanied by a tasting of premium wines, also vegan. A program lasting from 2h00 to 2h30 and designed to be enjoyed by 4 or more people. The value is €60.00 for each one.

Special Tasting 90 years Old Vineyards: the importance of time – The 90 years of one of Quinta do Pôpa’s Old Vineyards has already been marked with two special packs, now adding a new wine tourism offer. ‘Special 90 years of Old Vineyards: the importance of time’ is a proof in motion, which starts in the Old Vineyards plot (one of which can be visited virtually through the Quinta do Pôpa website). They then proceed to the cellar and the time room, where the explosion of aromas and flavors begins, with a tasting of red wine from Vinhas Velhas still aging in barrels. This experience ends on the porch of Quinta do Pôpa, where the wine tasting consists of six wines – ‘Pôpa Black Edition red’, two vintages of ‘Pôpa Vinhas Velhas’ – the most recent and one from the family’s private wine cellar –, ‘Pôpa Red Sweet Wine’ and ‘Quinta do Pôpa Porto Vintage’ – all made with grapes from the plot of Vinhas Velhas planted in 1932, a field blend of more than 21 different varieties, white and red. Accompanying it is a board of cheeses and sausages. This tasting is commented on by the Pôpa brothers and/or by the winemaker of the farm, thus promoting an authentic experience, with sharing of knowledge and stories of this family business. A program reserved for small groups, with 6 or more people. Lasting from 2h00 to 2h30, it costs €90.00 per person.

Upgrade to the ‘Picnic à do Pôpa’ and ‘Gelados Pôpa UnOaked’ program – In addition to these two premieres, Quinta do Pôpa now offers new experiences in its ‘Picnic à do Pôpa’ program, with new spaces and means of transport! You will be able to take the baskets to the garden or to the water mine, surrounded by orchards. The basket includes a cheese and/or sausage board, olive oil and olives; sweets or marmalade produced on the Quinta, regional bread, pies or patties, salad, ice cream and other delicacies adjusted to the dietary restrictions of diners. A bottle of ‘Pôpa UnOaked’ (white, rosé or red) is also included, for every two people. For nature fans, this experience is the perfect plan to venture out and join the biodiversity of Quinta do Pôpa. As a complement, bicycles and maps are available to freely walk around the Quinta and discover the places of greatest interest. All bicycles have a basket to transport the fruits and flowers they pick along the way, always consciously and without waste. The minimum age required to use a bicycle is 12 years and a minimum height of 1.50 meters. All-inclusive, this program allows membership of 2 to 8 people, with a cost of €45.00 per person.

The summer brought a fresh new feature: the ‘Pôpa UnOaked Ice Cream’, made from the trio of white, rosé and red Pôpa UnOaked wines, and, for now, only available for consumption on the spot, solo or during a picnic, a or brunch.

In addition to these novelties, the usual wine tourism programs are available, which allow an immersion in the production infrastructures, in the store, in addition to wine tasting, with different types of tasting, which can be accompanied by snacks, but also snacks or brunches, without losing sight of the Douro River. Informal, welcoming and full of sharing, this is how the wine tourism offer is characterized, ideal for family outings, as it has spaces dedicated to children and is pet friendly.

Wine tourism schedule

April to October: 10:30am to 5:30pm, Tuesday to Saturday

November to March: from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday

Contacts: turismo@quintadopopa.com or 916 653 442

Booking Conditions

Reservation and payment 48 hours in advance.

Programs depend on weather conditions.