Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais & Châteaux

Arriving at Quinta Nova is bliss! A stunning location amid vineyards with beautiful views all around. The hotel is a calm and soothing place where you simply want to unwind and enjoy the majesty of the Douro Valley. Exceptional outdoor spaces, walking routes through the vineyards - a great way to spend a morning! The bedrooms are extremely comfortable, spacious, decorated with impeccable taste and with just the right amount of luxury. The restaurant is very good, especially if you are able to sit outside and enjoy the views. Obviously the wine list is one of the great highlights! Staff are friendly & knowledgeable.

We stayed 2 nights in-between our 17 day Portugal travel. It was so peaceful to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the cities. The exceptional team, the brilliant food, the breathtaking views, the magical walks around the property. It was the highlight of our trip. We Highly recommend the boat tour with the 2 Antonio’s and a trek to the chapel on a morning walk.

DO NOT buy wine and send to the United States. My husband and I visited this winery in Feb 2023. We did a wine tasting and had a very delicious lunch there. We purchased and shipped back wine to the US. No problems. We enjoyed the wine so much that in April we purchased another case of wine and had to shipped to the US. The case was split into two boxes (6 bottles in each box). We never received the second box. The winery would do nothing. We went back and forth for months. I will never purchase from this winery again.

An excellent experience. My family and I began with a tour of the Quinta Nova museum and winery, through which we were guided by our friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable tour guide. It was very interesting to learn about their production process as well as the history behind both Quinta Nova and the Douro Valley itself. We then proceeded to the wine tasting, and, as to be expected, all the wines were delicious. We particularly enjoyed their Port, which originated in the Douro Valley vineyards. Our lunch at Restaurante Terraçu's was fabulous and undoubtedly my favorite part. The food was Michelin-quality, and all servers and other staff, from young to old, were kind and accommodating. We had the opportunity to experience many more of Quinta Nova’s exquisite wines during this time as well. We ended our day with a lovely boat tour. The tour company associated with Quinta Nova was excellent. My family and I were fortunate in that we had a large, shaded motorboat to ourselves, with our own personal guide named Telmo. Telmo was filled with interesting information and insights regarding the Douro Valley, educating us about crop cultivation and management methods in the area, and delving into the economic and political landscape of the valley and its farms/vineyards as well. Our overall experience was enhanced by the beautiful architecture of the Quinta Nova facilities. The exteriors of all the buildings are preserved from the 18th century with contemporary, tasteful, and climate-controlled interiors. There was a small chapel that was preserved where people could go for prayer, which we loved. Of course, the scenery and geography of the Douro Valley is breathtaking, and Quinta Nova is well situated to fully capture this beauty, particularly due to its height on the mountains, excellent view of the river, and beautifully cultivated, surrounding vineyards under its care. I highly recommend Quinta Nova and the magnificent experience that they provide.

What a wonderful place Qunita Nova is. Nestled on the hillside, it is a haven of tranquility and spectacular views. Food and wine were superb as was the service provided by the extremely welcoming staff. Everything was arranged for our trip by the Qunita Nova team and we enjoyed a boat trip to Pinhao, ebiking through the wonderful hills of the valley and wine tasting and guided tour of the Quinta Nova vineyard. Taking the train from Porto is the best way to arrive and take in the amazing views of the valley. The team are on hand to pick up and drop off from the station whenever needed. We had a fabulous time and will be back :)