Central Portugal experience

Bairrada Experience Full day with a local Sommelier

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$206

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Travel date

Adults (18–80)

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Duration7 hrs

Tour style Private

Meeting / pickupPickup may be available

LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish

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Overview

Explore the enchanting Bairrada region, renowned for its excellent sparkling wines with over 130 years of history. This half-day to full-day sommelier experience offers an in-depth journey through the vineyards, where you will learn about local grape varieties, production methods, and the unique terroir. Taste classic wines during a guided tasting at a local winery, complemented by a traditional Bairradino lunch paired with expertly selected wines. Perfect for wine enthusiasts seeking comfort and exclusivity, this private tour ensures a personal touch with a knowledgeable sommelier guiding you throughout.

- Pickup available from Coimbra or Aveiro in a premium vehicle
- Private tour with a sommelier and technical tasting included
- Scenic stops for photos
- Maximum group size of 7 for an intimate experience

What's included

Included

Bottled water

Not included

Lunch

Itinerary / What to expect

Vinhos Sidonio De Sousa

Rua Do Passadico 134, Anadia, 3780-128, Portugal

1 hrs Admission included

Experience the unfiltered soul of Bairrada at Sidónio de Sousa. From the rhythmic tradition of the lagares to the quiet majesty of the historic cellars, this is an elegant immersion into world class winemaking. The son and tour private sommelier, will guide you trough this visit, a rare look at the local and native Baga grape, in its purest, most sophisticated form.

Curia

Curia, Portugal

30 min

A Scenic Journey through Bairrada: Curia & the Maria Gomes Vineyards This segment of our tour is designed to showcase the softer, more poetic side of the Bairrada region, moving from the elegance of the Belle Époque to the very vines that produce Portugal’s most versatile white grape. We begin with a passage through CuriaClick to open side panel for more information, a historic thermal village that served as a playground for the elite during the early 20th century. Located in São Lourenço do Bairro, the Baloiço Maria GomesClick to open side panel for more information offers a breathtaking panoramic view over a sea of vineyards. This is the ideal spot for a sensory masterclass on the Maria Gomes grape (also known as Fernão Pires), the most widely planted white variety in the country. *From this vantage point, I will explain how the Atlantic breeze and the clay, limestone soils directly influence the aromatic profile of our white and sparkling wines.

Poutena

Poutena, Portugal

2 hrs

The Vadio project, located at Bairrada region, was founded in two thousand and five by Luís Patrão with the mission of restoring the authenticity and aging potential of the region. Guided by a philosophy of minimal intervention, the boutique winery focuses on traditional grape varieties like Baga and Bical, which beautifully express the local limestone soils through sustainable viticulture practices. Our Exclusive Three-Hour Vadio Tour offers a complete immersion into this philosophy. You will begin with a guided walk through the old vineyards in Poutena to understand the unique terroir and organic farming methods. This is followed by a private visit to the artisanal cellar, where the classic vinification and oak aging processes are revealed. The experience concludes with a premium tasting of four signature wines, including the Vadio White, Red, and their iconic Sparkling wine, paired perfectly with local delicacies. It is an intimate journey into the classic elegance of Bairrada.

Meeting point, pickup & return

Start / meeting point

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Pickup details

Pickup may be available

We will pick you up at the hotel lobby. The driver will be waiting for you

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Hotel Astoria

Tour options

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