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Fonseca Port Wine Cellars
Vila Nova de Gaia

Fonseca Port Wine Cellars

About Fonseca Port Wine Cellars

Fonseca is a renowned Port house established in 1815, famed for its Vintage Port wines known for richness and lush fruit intensity. The winery operates two visitor locations: Cellars in Gaia offering the Fonseca Experience to learn about Port wine production and sustainable viticulture, and Quinta do Panascal offering educational vineyard tours with guided tastings overlooking beautiful landscapes.

Tasting Experiences

Fonseca Experience - Cellars Gaia

Located in cellars with centuries of history, visitors discover the uniqueness of the Douro Valley, Fonseca's role in sustainable viticulture, and learn how Port wine is made.

Quinta do Panascal Tour

Educational tour with direct contact with the vineyards. In the tasting room, visitors can enjoy a beautiful landscape and a guided tasting of Port wines.

When to visit Fonseca Port Wine Cellars

Monday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Good to know about Fonseca Port Wine Cellars

Can you visit Fonseca Port Wine Cellars? Is there a tasting room?

Yes, Fonseca Port Wine Cellars has a tasting room open to visitors (from their website, September 7, 2026).

What wines does Fonseca Port Wine Cellars specialize in?

Signature bottles include Vintage Port, Classic Vintage, Guimaraens Vintage, Quinta do Panascal Vintage, 20 Year Old Tawny, 10 Year Old Tawny, Tawny, BIN27, LBV, Terra Prima, Crusted, Ruby, Siroco, White Port.

Does Fonseca Port Wine Cellars offer vineyard tours?

Yes, Fonseca Port Wine Cellars offers vineyard tours. Options include Fonseca Experience - Cellars Gaia and Quinta do Panascal Tour.

Where is Fonseca Port Wine Cellars located?

Fonseca Port Wine Cellars is in Vila Nova de Gaia, in the Douro wine region. Phone: +351 22 374 2800.

When was Fonseca Port Wine Cellars founded?

Fonseca Port Wine Cellars was established in 1815.

What are Fonseca Port Wine Cellars's tasting hours?

Fonseca Port Wine Cellars is open every day, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Fonseca Port Wine Cellars have outdoor seating?

Yes, Fonseca Port Wine Cellars has outdoor seating.

Where to find Fonseca Port Wine Cellars

Fonseca Port Wine Cellars is in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, in the Douro wine region.

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