I visited Quinta de Marrocos during a wine tour in the Douro Valley region! Quinta de Marrocos is a small winery and hotel! The tour consisted of us seeing how the grapes are crushed (still by some people) although they have the technology..the traditional ways are followed by Quinta de Marrocos! We I visited it was harvest season so there were humans crushing grapes in 4 hour shifts...what?!? After we saw how the grapes were crushed and prepared to be fermented...we saw the wine barrels and of course ...were led to the deck with a beautiful scenic view to taste the port wines and other offerings! The 10 year Tawny was a favorite of mine! This tour was pretty good and I enjoyed the time spent here at Quinta de Marrocos! read more

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As part of our Douro River Valley tour with Cooltours Oporto we stopped here for a tour of their wine/port making operations. Our guide did a lovely job of explaining their process for making both their wines and port. Given it was harvest time we got to see the vats filled with grapes which was a real treat. We then sampled some of the product which was very good. Overall a nice tour with stunning views of the river below. Glad this was one of our stops. read more

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Visited on September 17, 2019. Did the Harvest Day Tour with Luis as the guide. The tour itself was very interesting, and Luis did a great job of explaining the whole process and answering questions. If you are ever in the Douro Valley during harvest time, you should sign up for this experience. Going out into the fields with the actual workers and cutting the grapes off the vines not to mention "stomping" on grapes with your feet was a special experience (definitely more work than you would think). Our harvest was actually at their other farm as the grapes were already picked at Marrocos. The winery was VERY busy as the day went on. Although there was waiting at the beginning, mini muffins, very good coffee & water were provided. Lunch was in a very nice albeit warm room with panoramic windows. Food: the couverts provided were good (olives, bread, variety of cut up mini sandwiches & 3 different fried samplers (yummy)); the creamy carrot soup was delish and served in a metal bowl (tradition for when it was cold in the fields); feijoada (bean stew with 3 types of meat and rice - the taste was good but the meat parts were less appreciated); and fruit cocktail & vanilla/chocolate cake for dessert. Port tastings were excellent. 2 different wines were served with lunch. The 2013 Reserve Red was pretty good, but the rose one was less liked. Complimentary tour gifts included apple jam, wine glass with the logo and small towels with the logo. We also got to keep the harvest hats which was nice. Although the jam is a nice gesture, the winery didn't appear to grow any apples on site. read more

The BEST experience of our two-week Portugal trip! We booked our room through AirBnB and were welcomed with such friendliness. The room was perfect - spacious, clean and comfy. The highlight for us was the dinner and vineyard tour. It was 35€ per person and included a four course meal, tour of the vineyard/farm and a port tasting. Our meal included local charcuterie and cheeses, braised bacalhau with the best potatoes, bread, poached pears, a lovely sponge cake and of course, wine and port. I'd say most of the ingredients were sourced from their farm and made in house. Our tour was special as it was hosted by Cesar, the fourth generation owner of the Quinta. His passion for the vines and the making of quality port, table wine and olive oil was unsurpassed. Not to mention, the sun setting on the valley was breathtaking. After the tour we purchased a bottle of rosè and sat on the patio. Everything was so quiet and still - the perfect retreat from the city and harrowing drive to the farm. The next morning we woke up early to hike the hills and vineyards to see the sunrise. From there we were greeted with a huge breakfast (included in the stay) of sweet breads, fruit from their farm and local meats and cheeses. We were so sad to only have one evening at the quinta. Whether you just go for dinner (call ahead!) or stay, you won't want the experience to commence. read more

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This vineyard and tour was a highlight, if not THE highlight, of our trip. Everyone was friendly and gracious. The tour was informative and answered all the question that were asked. The meal was amazing! Multiple courses from local eats and delicious Port from the vineyard. As amazing as the food, atmosphere and views were, the people that we meet were somehow even better. Our tour guide Rachel was so kind and warm. She did everything she could to make sure our visit was perfect! I could forever sing the praises of this vineyard and the amazing people that inhabit it. read more