Visit and tasting at Croft's Quinta da Roêda, above Pinhão

Quinta da Roêda is the estate of Croft ports on the north bank of the Douro, just above Pinhão. The vineyard terraces run down to the river and are walked, and the visit goes into the winery. For those arriving by train it is the most convenient quinta along with the Quinta do Bomfim: it is a walk from the station, or a few minutes by taxi.

Guided or self-guided

The guided visits have fixed sessions: in English at 10:00, 14:15 and 16:15, and in Portuguese at 11:45 and 15:15; the quinta also serves visitors in Spanish and French. They start on time, so arrive ten minutes early. If you prefer to go at your own pace, the self-guided Discovery Tour can be done at whatever time suits you, for €11, or €20 with a tasting.

What is tasted and what it costs

All tastings are priced per person including VAT. The Roêda, at €20, is four: Croft Pink & Tonic, Pink, Reserve and a 10-year-old tawny. For €30, the Introduction to Croft swaps the Reserve for an LBV and the 10-year-old for a 20-year-old. The Croft Tawny (€40) goes through the tawnies with toasted almonds, the Quinta da Roêda vintages costs €34.50, and the most complete, Connoisseur, brings together seven wines with two vintages for €59.50. There is also a port cocktail tasting (€33), a chocolate one (€40) and an olive oil one (€41).

Picnic in the vineyard

The baskets are taken on the estate with a bottle of white or red, soft drinks, water and a welcome glass of Croft Pink: the classic costs €45 per person, the vegetarian €42 and the premium €82 for two. They are booked and paid for in advance; under-12s pay half.

How to pay

Visits and tastings are not charged when you book: they are paid on the same day at the quinta, by card or in cash.