Exclusive Harvest Experience At Quinta do Seixo
Sandeman’s iconic Quinta do Seixo, will host two exclusive harvest experiences on September 17 and 24. Nestled in the stunning Douro landscape and steeped in tradition, the program features hand-picking of grapes, grape stomping in traditional fermentation tanks, a Port wine tasting, and a signature lunch at the SEIXO restaurant by Vasco Coelho Santos.
Overlooking the breathtaking Douro Valley terraced vineyards, Quinta do Seixo boasts a modern winery seamlessly integrated into one of the most impressive landscapes in the region. The experience begins at the emblematic Átrio da Capela, where guests are welcomed and receive tote bags with everything they’ll need for their adventure. From there, they’ll walk among the vineyard to the site where they will begin manually harvesting the grapes.
The journey continues with a visit to the winery, offering insight into each stage of the winemaking process, culminating in traditional grape stomping inside a fermentation tank — one of the region’s most symbolic rituals, preserved by Sandeman as a core part of its identity. This immersive experience also includes a guided tasting of three of the brand’s flagship wines — Apitiv Reserve White, Late Bottled Vintage, and 20-Year-Old Tawny — alongside freshly pressed must (grape juice prior to full fermentation), offering a deeper and more sensory connection to the winemaking cycle.
The program wraps up with a lunch at the SEIXO restaurant by Vasco Coelho Santos, featuring a menu that pays homage to local flavors through a modern lens. The signature dishes include Pork Belly with oven-baked rice and Chocolate Cake Roll, paired with wines from Casa Ferreirinha and Sandeman — a gastronomic celebration of the Douro in a superior setting.
Lasting approximately six hours, the experience is available for €250 per person, for groups of 2 to 25 people, with prior reservation required at www.winetourism.sogrape.com.
Located in Valença do Douro, Quinta do Seixo is a benchmark in Douro wine tourism, blending tradition, innovation, and respect for the land. The Biodiversity Trail — a self-guided route through vineyards, schist walls, and native vegetation — is included the estate’s offer and reflects Sogrape’s commitment to valuing the natural heritage.
Combining landscape, wine, tradition, and gastronomy, the harvest experience at Quinta do Seixo promises an unforgettable celebration of the best the Douro has to offer in every single detail.