Merenda na vindima — a quiet, sensory afternoon at Quinta da Taboadella

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Merenda na vindima — a quiet, sensory afternoon at Quinta da Taboadella

A 3.5-hour, all-ages tasting and escape in the Dão: relax in Taboadella’s Wine House, sample local wines and Serra da Estrela cheeses, and step away from screens and schedules.

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Merenda na vindima — a quiet, sensory afternoon at Quinta da Taboadella.

Duration
3h 30m
Location
Silvã de Cima
Operator
Quinta da Taboadella
Category
Winery
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Set in the rolling, vineyard-scattered landscape of the Dão, Merenda na vindima centers on the small, welcoming Wine House of Quinta da Taboadella. The experience is designed to slow the day down—an invitation to taste the estate’s wines, enjoy regional cheeses, and linger among the garden, the Roman lagar and the nearby lake.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE GATHERING PLACE

Wine House of Taboadella

The Wine House is the starting point for visits to the Taboadella estate—an intimate space beside the main house garden where guests meet, taste the Quinta’s wines and find regional produce and artisan pieces for sale.

THE SETTING

Garden, Roman lagar and lakeside calm

The Wine House sits close to the main garden, the estate’s Roman lagar and a small lake; these nearby features frame the relaxed pace of the visit and the sense of place in the Dão.

THE TASTES

Local wines and Serra da Estrela cheeses

Tastings focus on Taboadella’s wines paired with cheeses from Serra da Estrela; select bottles, regional cheeses and curated artisan goods are available for purchase during the visit.

What the day feels like

A short, deliberate pause in the vineyard

Across roughly three and a half hours, the program unfolds gently from the Wine House as guests taste estate wines, sample regional cheeses and take in the immediate estate features—the garden, the Roman oil press and the lake—framing a deliberate break from technology and busy schedules.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this short escape suits — and why.

1
Families with childrenMarked as appropriate for all ages, the visit is compact and relaxed, making it a viable short outing for family groups.
2
Food and wine enthusiastsGuests focused on tasting regional wines and Serra da Estrela cheeses will find the program directly relevant to their interests.
3
Couples seeking a short escapeWith its quiet Wine House and estate setting, the visit offers a low-key, restorative few hours away from routine.
4
Those wanting to disconnectThe experience is specifically framed as a way to step back from technology and heavy schedules and to enjoy convivial, slower-paced time.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration

The program runs approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.

Meeting point

Meet at Quinta Da Taboadella—this is the start location for the visit.

What to bring

The operator’s materials emphasize a relaxed, technology-free approach to the visit; bring whatever personal items you need for a short, seated tasting and estate visit.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is Merenda na vindima?

The experience lasts approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.

Where do we meet?

The meeting point is Quinta Da Taboadella.

What will we taste?

Tastings focus on the Quinta’s wines paired with Serra da Estrela cheeses; select wines, cheeses and artisan pieces are offered for sale.

Is the experience suitable for children?

The program is described as appropriate for all ages.

What is the setting of the visit?

The Wine House sits beside the main house garden and close to the Roman lagar and a lake on the Taboadella estate in the Dão region.