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Fonseca Port Wine Cellars

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.

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Visiting Fonseca Port Wine Cellars

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Tasting room
Open to visitors

From their website, September 7, 2026.

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

Yes, Fonseca Port Wine Cellars has a tasting room open to visitors.
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. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Yes, Fonseca Port Wine Cellars offers vineyard tours. Options include: Fonseca Experience - Cellars Gaia and Quinta do Panascal Tour. Tour spots fill before standard tasting reservations. Book your tour and tasting together when you reserve.
Fonseca Port Wine Cellars is in Vila Nova de Gaia, in the Douro wine region. Phone: +351 22 374 2800. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
Fonseca Port Wine Cellars was established in 1815, giving the estate 211 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.
Monday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Thursday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Friday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Saturday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.
Yes, Fonseca Port Wine Cellars has outdoor seating. Availability is weather-dependent. Call ahead to confirm, particularly outside summer months.

Where to find Fonseca Port Wine Cellars

Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

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