Esposende attractions

Enjoy an amazing experience among wine and nature! Start with a walk through the vineyards where you can see the different grape varieties. Then, join a guided tour to the winery where you can learn about the winemaking process from the grapes' reception to the bottling area. After the tour, taste 3 Quinta de Santa Cristina wines paired with some local food. A 2-hour experience to know and enjoy the Vinho Verde region.

Take a look at this selection of Quinta de Santa Cristina wines we prepared to surprise your palate! After learning about the region, the grape varieties we use and the winemaking process, you can immerse in a tasting experince and enjoy 4 distinct wines which represent the singularity of the Vinho Verde region. Join for a total in loco experience!

Embark on a 3-hour culinary journey through Braga, guided by a local food expert who knows all the hidden gems. Wander the historic streets as you stop at traditional eateries to taste regional delicacies, from savory bites to sweet treats. Along the way, your guide will share stories about Braga’s history, culture, and cuisine, connecting every flavor to the city’s rich heritage. The experience ends with a full traditional Portuguese lunch, giving you the chance to savor authentic flavors like a true local. With a small group setting, this tour offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and plenty of opportunities for questions, photos, and insider tips. STOP 1 Portuguese cheese from 3 different regions. STOP 2 Bifana (the Portuguese sandwich based on pork meat) and Gizzard with tomato and spices (Moela is the hind part of the stomach). STOP 3 Bolinho de bacalhau (codfish cake). STOP 4 3 Chocolate Tasting. STOP 5 Tíbias (Portuguese éclairs with custard).

Between Braga and Guimarães, we find one of the most beautiful places of the region. Here, in a relaxed and cozy environment, we will see how traditionally the Vinho Verde wines are produced for centuries. We will understand the harvest, the processing, bottle up and even distribution of this refreshing and sparkling wine. But to understand why it's so loved, you will of course, taste it! It is the region's most precious nectar and to learn all about it, nothing better than a detail explanation and a premium taste in the confort of a 18th century Manor house/Propriety. Cheers!

If you are a wine enthusiast, this activity is for you! Learn all about the different grape varieties we have planted by a guided tour to the vineyards surrounding the winery. Then, in the winery, get to know all about the winemaking process from the grapes' reception to the bottling area. Still in the winery, enjoy the opportunity to taste wine directly from the barrel while it's aging. At the end, taste a Reserva wine (that aged inside French oak barrels) and two premium wines produced by the estate paired with gourmet products.

Taste the most prestigious single wines produced by Quinta de Santa Cristina. After learning all about the different grape varieties planted by a guided tour through the vineyards, it's time to visit the winery and know more about the winemaking process. At the end, let your taste buds work in appreciating the uniqueness of each single wine produced by the estate. Discover the potential every grape variety has in Basto sub-region.