Cellar tours
What we do
An easy, fun and entertaining activity led by one of our winemakers. You will learn all about low intervention winemaking, how it differs from larger scale industrial winemaking and how you actually taste the difference in the glass. The tour includes a commented tasting flight of 5 distinct wines made at Adega Belém. We recommend you pair the tasting with a delicious tapas lunch (artisan cheese, cured meat, ham, bread, olives).
Timetable
Tours in English every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 11h00-13h00.
Private tours in English, French, German, Spanish or Portuguese at other times convenient to you and us (minimum group prices apply – please inquire).
How to book
To book, simply drop an email at admin@adegabelem.com to request a particular date. Once we have confirmed your date, please pay by using the appropriate link below. You can also book via Winedering or AirBnB (with additional booking fees).
Conditions
To taste wines, participants must be at least 18 years of age. Please contact us before booking for persons younger than 18 years – we will do our best to arrange an alcohol-free alternative. Please note that there are steps (<8 cm) at the entrance of the barrel and bottle cellars and at the WC, which may not be suitable for persons with mobility-related disabilities. Our booking and cancellation conditions apply.
Wine tastings
Join us at the cellar door and explore wines that we make with great love for every detail of the grape growing and production process, and that express the aromatic particularities of Iberian grape varieties such as Arinto, Encruzado, Moscatel Galego, Alvarinho, Castelão or Touriga Franca.
What we do
You will explore different types of wines produced in our winery – chose any of the flights below. We will explain the specificity of each grape varietal and the techniques used in the production of each wine. The experience is fun and will leave you with insights into the world of wine. We speak Portuguese, English, French, German and Spanish, and of course the universal language of wine. The tastings take between 30 minutes and an hour, according to your pace.
How to book
Simply drop by at the winery during normal opening hours, or book ahead by sending us an email at admin@adegabelem.com. For groups of more than 4, we require you to book at least a day before the tasting. Add a delicious tapas dish to pair with your tasting – it will enhance your experience!
Prices
Tasting flight of 3 Wines: 12 EUR
Tasting flight of 5 wines 18 EUR
Tasting flight of 8 wines: 25 EUR
/person incl. VAT
Add a delicious tapas dish to pair with your tasting: 10- EUR/person incl. IVA
Conditions
To taste wines, participants must be at least 18 years of age. We encourage wine tasters to use the wine spit buckets that we provide. We do not tolerate inappropriate behavior in the winery or in the street due to alcohol abuse. Casual dress code – please no beach wear. Our booking and cancellation conditions apply.
Cellar Events
Join one of our events, take a tasting class to deepen your knowledge and understanding of wine, or tailor-make your own wine experience. Or join us for our ten-month winemaking workshop, going literally from vineyard to glass – you’ll get your hands dirty and learn the mystery of fermentation firsthand.
Sextas na Adega - Fridays at the Winery
Sextas na Adega is a Wine Quiz Night bringing together wine lovers, winery fans and Adega Belém friends. It takes place every other week on Friday nights, 19h-21h. Please check the website.
How to book: Simply send us an email or call. admin@adegabelem.com or 213630707 (during office hours). Free entrance.
Lazy Saturday Brunch at the Winery
We like our lazy Saturday mornings and invite to our wine breakfast with brunch options including fresh croissants and bread, coffee, yogurt, artisan cheese, Iberian chouriço, of course wine, and many happy smiles. Kids are welcome. Please ask if available and book in advance. We may not offer this every Saturday.
Tasting classes and workshops
Curious about wine? Intrigued by the cryptic language of wine professionals? Take part in our 90 minute introduction to wine and wine tasting covering the basics of winemaking processes and wine tasting techniques. No pretension, just fun and self-discovery. Most Fridays 18h30-20h, please book in advance. Minimum number of participants required. Price: 35,- EUR/Person
Vineyard to Glass Workshop - Year round
Learn how to prune vines, follow grape ripening, pick grapes, make and mature wine, and finally bottle your own. 10 Sunday mornings over 10 months. Starting March 2023.
Private Groups
We organize your family, social and business events at the winery, including delicious catering, great wine and vibrant ambiance. Cold and warm catering for up to 70 persons.
Cold and warm food and drink options
Contact us by email (admin@adegabelem.com) or phone (+351 213 630 707), or drop by and discuss what it is exactly that you you want and how we can get it organized.
Nota bene: we do not tolerate loud, aggressive or otherwise abusive behavior towards us, our winery, our staff or other customers, and reserve the right to end group events immediately if such behavior occurs. It happened once, and we hope it will never happen again.