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Cockburn's
Vila Nova de Gaia

Cockburn's

About Cockburn's

Cockburn's is the world's largest wooden port cellar located in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto. Visitors experience guided tours of the working lodge with thousands of aging oak barrels, opportunities to see in-house coopers at work, and tastings of premium ports. The lodge features two tasting rooms and offers exclusive experiences including food pairings with local restaurants.

Tasting Experiences

Guided Lodge Tour

1.5 hour guided tour of the largest wooden port cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia, including proximity to aging barrels and vats

Tawny Tasting

Tasting of Cockburn's Vat & Barrel, 10 Year Old Tawny, and 20 Year Old Tawny

Premium Tasting with Chocolate Pairing

Tasting of Fine White, 20 Year Old Tawny, and Quinta dos Canais Vintage paired with artisanal chocolates

Super Premium Tasting with Pairings

Tasting of Special Reserve and Vintage ports paired with custard tart and cheese

Cask to Kitchen

Guided tour with tasting of three ports followed by paired lunch at Sagardi restaurant across the river

John Smithes Room Experience

Private premium tasting of finest and rarest Vintage Ports and Aged Tawnies in an exclusive room with vintage ambiance

Petiscos on the Terrace

Traditional Portuguese appetizers made with local produce enjoyed in the courtyard

When to visit Cockburn's

Monday9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday9:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Good to know about Cockburn's

Can you visit Cockburn's? Is there a tasting room?

Yes, Cockburn's has a tasting room open to visitors (from their website, September 7, 2026). Visits are by reservation.

What wines does Cockburn's specialize in?

Signature bottles include Cockburn's Fine White, Cockburn's Vat & Barrel, Cockburn's 10 Year Old Tawny, Cockburn's 20 Year Old Tawny, Cockburn's Vintage Port, Quinta dos Canais Vintage.

Do you need a reservation to visit Cockburn's?

Yes, Cockburn's requires a reservation for tastings (from their website, September 7, 2026).

Does Cockburn's serve food?

Yes, Cockburn's has food available alongside tastings.

Does Cockburn's offer vineyard tours?

Yes, Cockburn's offers vineyard tours. Options include Guided Lodge Tour, Tawny Tasting, Premium Tasting with Chocolate Pairing, Super Premium Tasting with Pairings, Cask to Kitchen, John Smithes Room Experience and Petiscos on the Terrace.

Where is Cockburn's located?

Cockburn's is in Vila Nova de Gaia, in the Porto wine region. Phone: +351 913 007 950.

What are Cockburn's's tasting hours?

Cockburn's is open every day, 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM (from their website, September 7, 2026).

Does Cockburn's have outdoor seating?

Yes, Cockburn's has outdoor seating.

Where to find Cockburn's

Cockburn's is in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, in the Porto wine region.

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