Quinta do Panascal has been open to the public since 1992, one of the first to be so in the Douro valley region.

Panascal's educational audio-tour allows guests to wander independently through vineyards dramatically situated atop rolling hills overlooking Távora River. The audio-tour also includes the "lagares" (traditional granite tanks) on a 30 minute walking experience.

This self-guided audio-tour allows visitors in their own time to visit the vineyards and is available in 9 languages - Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Danish and Japanese.  

The audio tour is combined with a choice of 4 tastings:

Classic: Siroco, Bin Nº27, Tawny 10 Year Old - €10

Vintage: Siroco, Bin Nº27, Tawny 10 Year Old, Guimaraens Vintage - €20

Delight:  Siroco, Bin Nº27, Terra Prima, 10 Year Old Tawny, Guimaraens Vintage - €25

Connoisseur: Siroco, Bin Nº27, Terra Prima, 10 & 20 Year Old Tawny, Guimaraens Vintage - €35
 
Our visitors' centre also offers a variety of Ports by the glass including old Tawnies and the first fully certified organic Port so you can discover the diversity of Port Wine. You can also ask for a refreshing "Siroptimo" (Siroco and tonic) or, should you prefer, reserve a tailor-made tasting including some excellent Fonseca Vintages.

During the grape-harvesting season, visitors can enjoy the unique experience of watching grape treading in the "lagares", where Fonseca Port wine is still produced in the traditional way.

We also have a small wine shop where the full range of Fonseca's Ports may be purchased, as well as an outstanding organic olive oil.

Opening Hours

Year round Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm (Saturday and Sunday by reservation only).

From Easter to October: open seven days a week, from 10 am to 6 pm. 

Other Services & Facilities Available

Boat trip on the Douro and Távora rivers.
Canoeing, Archery, Slide, Traditional games, Mini challengers, etc.
Port wine workshops.
Room hire - Quinta do Panascal has beautiful private rooms available to hire for meetings.

 
Gourmet Dining

Quinta do Panascal: a special place to enjoy a delicious meal with friends and family!*

The Wine Estate provides a great choice of main course meals from local specialties such as cabrito (Roast kid) to delicious bacalhau (cod fish) including other light options. Life doesn't get much better than sitting outside on a warm, sunny day; gazing over the Távora Valley vineyards; and enjoying fine food and wine.
 
Reservations are necessary.

*for groups of 10 people or more.

Please contact us: ana.sofia@fonseca.pt

• HOW TO GET HERE

  from Porto

   

  Take the A4 from Porto to Vila Real. At Amarante follow the directions Mesão Frio, N101 and the Peso da Régua, where you cross to the other side of the Douro River. Follow the N222 in the direction of Pinhão. After 20km, follow the signs to Quinta do Panascal, just after crossing the Távora River.

• HOW TO GET HERE

  from Pinhão

   

  Cross to the other side of the Douro River (at the Pinhão Bridge) and follow the N222 in the direction of Régua. After about 5 km, turn left (just before crossing the Távora River and follow the signs to Quinta do Panascal

• Quinta do Panascal

  5120-496 Valença do Douro

  Tel. (+351) 254 732 321

   

  Mail Box:

  PO Box 1311

  EC Santa Marinha
  4401-501 Vila Nova de Gaia

  Portugal

   

   

  Phone: +351 223 742 800

  Fax: +351 223 742 899

  Latitude: 41.146819

  Longitude: -7.573353

  E-mail: marketing@fonseca.pt