Quinta do Panascal dates back since the 18th century and is located in the heart of Doro Valley, near Pinhão.
Because of its location and overall set up of the winery, Decanter Magazine (March 2007) included Panascal in the Top 10 romantic wine regions.
Panascal belongs to the family Fonseca Guimarães, famous Port wine Producers, and is part of Fladgate Partnership witch includes Taylors and Croft Port Producers.
As a visitor, what are you expected to find in Panascal?
One think you will notice is that Panascal is not a bus tour oriented winery.
Individuals and small groups are the focus for this winery.
Up on arrival you will be welcomed with a fine refreshing lemon juice with mint leave, both Panascal production. I can guarantee you that is really great, specially during hotter days.
From their on you will have access to an audio tour along the vineyards and the small winery where Port wine is produced.
Tasting is done at the cellar, with a fantastic view over the valley and you’ll have the opportunity to purchase any of their wines.
Staff is well knowlegable and trained to provide educational tastings.
If you are arriving in the morning, with a small group between 10 and 20, don’t make the mistake to go somewhere for your lunch.
Why?
Lunch is prepared by their local staff, with local products and cooked according to the local tradition.
If the weather is good, lunch will be served outside, in a beautiful courtyard with water fount, viewing the valley.
Don’t forget to take your camera with you, as it will be definitely one of the highlights of your tour.
Because of the overall quality it’s with no surprise that Quinta do Panascal was awarded “Best of International Wine Tourism Porto/Douro 2005”
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