NELAS FARM FIELD GUIDE
Picnic Among the Vines: A Modern Dão Wine Experience in Nelas
A concise field guide to a three-hour winery tour and vineyard picnic that traces the Dão’s contemporary rebirth—and what to expect when you go.
Picnic Among the Vines: A Modern Dão Wine Experience in Nelas.
Sip, stroll, and savor in the heart of the Dão: this three-hour visit at a modern estate set among 42 hectares of vines introduces the region’s ‘New Dão’—where contemporary architecture and traditional viticulture meet—and ends with a relaxed picnic in the vineyard designed for connection and pleasure.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
42 hectares of Dão vines
The estate sits amid 42 hectares of vineyards in the Dão, offering a direct look at the region’s terroir and grape varieties that inform the winery’s expressive, elegant wines.
A modern take on winemaking
The visit includes a tour of a modern winery that blends contemporary architecture with respect for traditional vinification, where experienced winemakers craft wines tied to the Dão identity.
A relaxed vineyard picnic
The experience culminates in a picnic among the vines: a simple, convivial meal paired with local Dão wines meant to be enjoyed at your own pace.
What the day feels like
What the afternoon feels like
Over roughly three hours, guests tour the vineyards and winery to learn about terroir, grape varieties, and the estate’s winemaking philosophy, then settle into a scenic picnic in the vineyard where local flavors are paired with Dão wines; the format is unhurried and designed to be enjoyed at your own pace.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience is scheduled for 3 hours.
Meeting location: Silvã de Cima; after booking the operator will send full farm location details and contact information.
Practical details and any recommended items will be provided by the operator after booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the experience last?
The experience is three hours in length.
Where is the meeting point?
The meeting location is Silvã de Cima; the operator will send exact farm location details after booking.
What is the group size?
The experience accepts parties of between 2 and 40 people.
What does the visit include?
A tour of the vineyards and modern winery followed by a vineyard picnic paired with local Dão wines.
Is there a fixed end time?
The visit is described as open-ended and meant to be enjoyed at your own pace.
How far is Nelas from Viseu?
Nelas is approximately a 30-minute drive from Viseu.