Vinhos a Descobrir gathers small Portuguese growers at the Forte de Gaia over an October weekend, pouring their own limited bottlings while the Douro harvest is still under way.
Dates and details checked September 24, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Porto around 10 to 11 October 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Vinhos a Descobrir, Harvest Edition runs 10 to 11 October. These are the food tours and tastings in Porto to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Day trip · 8 hours
More than seeing… it's experiencing the Douro Take part in the harvest like a true Douro local: pick, tread, taste, and sail. An authentic experience that awakens all ...
Multi-day trip · 2 days
Discover one of the world’s oldest demarcated wine region - the Douro Valley and take part in the grape harvest, admiring the incredible views, their wines, gastronomy...
Day trip · 4 hours
Discover the Vinhos Verdes region on a guided tour of an organic vineyard. Learn about wine production, taste local wines, and enjoy a selection of local dishes.
Address: Forte de Gaia, Autograph Collection, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
21 Nov
Enophilo Wine Fest Porto
Portuguese wine
11 Nov
São Martinho and the Magusto
Roasted chestnuts, água-pé, jeropiga
23-24 Jun 2027
São João do Porto
Sardines, grilled meats, caldo verde
26 Feb to 1 Mar 2027
Essencia do Vinho
Portuguese wine
11-14 Jun 2027
Primavera Sound Porto
Music festival; no food programme named by the organiser
8-28 Jun 2027
Festas de São João do Porto (municipal programme)
Grilled sardines on the night of São João
