Pocas Vinhos
Portugal
The Experience will start with a guided visit to the aging cellar where the fabulous wines have been aging for more than 100 years. You will get to know what makes Port Wine so special and also learn about the place where it is made: the Douro Valley. Then you'll walk into the Tasting Room where a harmonized tasting of three different Port Wines awaits. You will find out what pairs well with Port Wine and discover Port styles that you might not have tasted before. You'll also have the possibility of tasting other wines (not included) and buying all the available references at our shop.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Poças Vinhos, a venerable institution in the world of Port wine and one of the few remaining houses that has stayed entirely within the same Portuguese family since its founding. We are in Vila Nova de Gaia, on the…
Listen in the app2The Douro Valley — Where the Journey Begins
While we stand in the cellars of Gaia, the soul of Poças wine lies about a hundred kilometers inland in the Douro Valley. This is the oldest demarcated wine region in the world, established in seventeen fifty-six. …
Listen in the app3The Art of Aging — Tawnies vs. Rubies
As you walk among the massive wooden vats and smaller casks in the lodge, you are seeing the two primary paths that Port wine can take: Ruby and Tawny. This choice defines the wine's character for the rest of its life. …
Listen in the app4The Rare and the Old — 1863 and 1918 Vintages
Within the Poças cellars, there are treasures that go beyond the standard releases. One of the most extraordinary aspects of the house is its collection of very old Ports. …
Listen in the app5Innovation — The Fora da Série Project
While Poças is a guardian of tradition, it is also a house that looks forward. This is best exemplified by the 'Fora da Série' project, which translates to 'Out of the Ordinary'. …
Listen in the app6The Stomping of the Grapes — Tradition in the Lagares
To understand the quality of the best Poças Ports, we must return to the method of extraction. For their top-tier Vintage and LBV Ports, Poças still employs the traditional method of foot-treading in 'lagares'—large, shallow…
Listen in the app7White Port and Modern Mixology
As we move toward the more contemporary side of Port, we must discuss White Port. Often overlooked in favor of its red cousins, White Port is made from indigenous white grapes like Malvasia Fina and Viosinho. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our tour of Poças Vinhos concludes, we hope you have gained an appreciation for the blend of history, family, and innovation that defines this house. From the rugged terraces of the Douro to the quiet, atmospheric lodges here…
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What is Pocas Vinhos?
Pocas Vinhos is a place in Portugal with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.1271, -8.6187 |
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