Fonseca Port Cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia: Self-Guided Aroma Tour and Tasting

The Fonseca Experience tasting room and shop sits in historic Vila Nova de Gaia, across the Douro River from Porto. The cellars around it have hundreds of years of history, and the visit is built around them. The self-guided route explains what sets the Douro Valley apart, how Port wine is made, and what part Fonseca has played in sustainable viticulture. There is a practical test too: guests can try to identify Port wine aromas with what they have just learned. The story of the Fonseca company and its wines comes next, with views of Porto and the Dom Luis I bridge. The visit also covers how Fonseca produces some of the world's finest wines and vintage Ports, and how versatile Port is with food. Guests can leave their own pairing suggestions for other visitors to read.