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New Dão: Caminhos Cruzados
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New Dão: Caminhos Cruzados

Contemporary winery set in 42 hectares of vineyard, tour and three-wine tasting from €15/person under our partner rate.

Wine · Contemporary architecture · Cellar · Tasting

About the experience

At Quinta da Teixuga, in Nelas, Caminhos Cruzados is one of the strongest images of the so-called ‘New Dão’: 42 hectares of vineyard surround a 2017 fair-faced concrete winery, designed from the start to welcome visits and tastings in a contemporary architectural language.

The base programme we propose to Solar guests walks through the winery, fermentation, ageing and shop, and ends with a guided tasting of three wines. The Caminhos Cruzados, Titular and Clandestino ranges show the work of winemakers Carla Rodrigues, Carloto Magalhães and Manuel Vieira with varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Jaen and Encruzado.

For longer stays there are richer options: premium tasting with a sausage and cheese board, picnic in the vineyard, Creative Winemaking (blend and bottle your own wine), Aroma Game, Peddy Paper, Wine & Chocolate and a cooking workshop with chef Miguel Vidal.

Practical details

  • Cellar tour + tasting of 3 wines (~1h): €17/person · partner rate for Solar guests €15/person.
  • Cellar and vineyard tour + premium tasting with sausage and cheese board (~1h30): €39/person (vegetarian option, 24 h notice).
  • Further programmes on request: Wine & Food (€65), Creative Winemaking (€50), Vineyard picnic (€50/2 pax), Wine & Chocolate (€28), Peddy Paper (€20), Aroma Game (€20), Cooking workshop with chef Miguel Vidal (€80).
  • Slots: 11:00 · 14:30 · 16:30, Monday to Saturday (Sundays on request).
  • Booked through the Solar with 24 h notice · minimum 2 people · available in Portuguese and English.

More information

The contemporary winery, aligned with the vineyards of Quinta da Teixuga.
The contemporary winery, aligned with the vineyards of Quinta da Teixuga.
Three-wine tasting, white, rosé and red, in the tasting room.
Three-wine tasting, white, rosé and red, in the tasting room.
Picnic in the vineyard with Titular wines, sausages, cheese, bread and jams.
Picnic in the vineyard with Titular wines, sausages, cheese, bread and jams.
Aroma Game, Le Nez du Vin to train your sense of smell.
Aroma Game, Le Nez du Vin to train your sense of smell.
Creative Winemaking: blend three varieties (Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Jaen) and bottle your own wine.
Creative Winemaking: blend three varieties (Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Jaen) and bottle your own wine.

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