Churchills's hands-on Harvest Experience

Craving an escape to a stunning Portuguese wine region while taking part in an authentic Douro harvest? Over two weekends in September, we are welcoming guests to our annual Douro vindima at Quinta da Gricha, for a day of picking, stomping, breath-taking views and enjoying our award-winning ports and Douro wines.

There is no better way to do the Douro than to immerse yourself in Quinta da Gricha´s 50 hectares of paradise. From terroir wine tastings and rustic lunches with friends overlooking the sweeping Douro Valley, to getting your hands dirty during the harvest, there is something for everyone - even the most intrepid traveller.
 

Churchill’s Hands-on Harvest Experience takes place over a day where you learn about the Douro Valley and the unique viticulture of the world’s oldest demarcated wine region. Arrive at the quinta and change into your Douro kit, ready to join in centuries-old traditions while picking grapes with our viticulture team. After a mid-morning snack with the harvest crew, enjoy a tasting of Churchill’s iconic ports and single Quinta Vintages, while taking in the panoramic views from the vined terraces. 

Then let the fun begin as you join the treading team in the ancient granite treading tanks – or lagares, which date back to 1852. We are one of the few port houses that still tread all grapes by foot, which we believe is the best way to produce top-quality ports.

Finally, while away the rest of your day with a delicious three-course rustic lunch in the idyllic orange grove, paired with Churchill’s fresh and elegant Douro wines and a special Vintage Port.

Whether you’re a port aficionado or just a curious wine fan with a love of beautiful places, the Churchill’s Hands on Harvest is the perfect combination of wine adventure and fun.

This unique one-day experience includes:

Grape picking “challenge” with the Churchill’s viticulture team
Mid-morning refreshments in the ‘Caseiros’ kitchen 
Harvest Tasting of four wines, including two Quinta da Gricha Vintage Ports
Grape Treading Experience in the ancient granite lagares
Three-course Traditional Lunch in the Orange grove with four wines pairing
Take-home Harvest Kit, including a Churchill’s harvest team t-shirt and shorts 

Email our team at quintadagricha@churchills.pt to know more.