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Wine Tasting at the Burmester Cellars with Food Pairings

Name: Wine Tasting at the Burmester Cellars with Food Pairings
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SKU: 22549
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At this 300-year-old winery, Burmester Cellars, partake in a specially curated Porto wine-tasting experience with delectable food pairings.

Visit the Burmester Wine Cellars, in Vila Nova de Gaia, and explore port wine’s history.

Take a tour of the cellar with an English, French, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese-speaking guide and admire the stunning views of the Luiz I bridge.

Taste signature port wines including Colheita 2009 and 10 & 20 year-old Tawny and learn about the region’s wine culture.

Pair them with chocolates, cheese, or dry fruits depending on your ticket option.

Fun Fact: The Burmester name appeared most notably in the works of Ian Fleming and John le Carré.

1-hour guided tour of the cellars

Multilingual guide (English, French, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese)

2 or 3 Port wine tastings (as per option selected)

Chocolate/cheese/dry fruit pairing (optional)

Vintage Port & Tawny Port tastings (optional)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Explore Portugal’s Finest Wines

Begin your tour by exploring the wine cellars at Burmester, Vila Nova de Gaia. The wine cellar is nestled near the Douro river at the bottom deck of Luiz I Bridge. As you stroll through the cellars, get transported to the 1750s, when the place was first established. Learn more about its 300 years rich history from your English-speaking professional guide.

Wine Tasting with Food Pairings

The experience offers multiple options and depending on the ticket of your choice, sample either 2 or 3 signature port wines. Go fancy with a premium ticket and indulge in the sinful 10-year old Tawny, 20-year old Tawny and Colheita 2009. The tasting also includes food pairings such as decadent chocolate, gourmet cheese and crunchy dry fruits.

Restrictions

The wine-tasting experience is restricted for guests aged 18 and under.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Caves Burmester.

Address: Largo Dom Luís I, 4400-111 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Ponte Luíz I. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.

Board bus 920 to get you there.

By Metro

The closest metro station is Jardim do Morro. It is a quick 8-minute walk to the meeting point.

Board metro D to get you there.