Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais & Châteaux

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 :)

This was a wonderful stay in between the hustle and bustle of Lisbon and Porto. We hiked and relaxed and also took in an amazing river boat tour before dinner. The food was amazing and the accommodations were luxurious. Good internet connectivity.

This is a magical place. We had two nights in this location. Our room had a terrace that opened up to great views of the vineyards. The room was comfortable and clean. The bathroom was set up well with great lightling.