Visit to a historic quinta with wine tasting
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Pinhão
Watch terraced vineyards pass by on our way to Pinhão. This afternoon we visit a historic quinta for a wine tasting.
Pinhão details
Free time sailing towards Pinhão
Visit to a quinta, with wine tasting
Cruise towards Pinhão
One of the benefits of life aboard a river cruise is the sheer sense of relaxation it brings; our elegant ship slips its moorings during breakfast and we enjoy most of the day sailing. There is plenty of time for a spot of pampering in the on-board spa, or simply watch the seamless changing of the riverbank scenery passing by from the comfort of a cosy seat in the lounge.
We’re in port wine territory, where the lush hillsides have largely given way to a patterned landscape of terraced vineyards. Inland from the Atlantic, the climate has changed, too; it’s noticeably warmer and drier, while the area has a Mediterranean appearance with orangey, earthy colours replacing verdant greens.
Quinta visit
Later we arrive back in the pretty little town of Pinhão. This afternoon we enjoy a visit to a local historic quinta to learn all about the stages of wine production, from the planting of the vines, harvesting, the wine-making process and finally tasting and labelling. No visit would be complete without sampling some of their excellent produce of course, so we enjoy a tasting before returning to the ship.
We are moored overnight in Pinhão.
Activity Info
Schedule
Start Time
Nov 1
Location
Pinhão, Portugal