My wife and I spent over a week in Portugal and while we enjoyed every minute, the true highlight was our visit to Quinta de Santa Cristina. First, the staff was extremely accommodating as they adjusted their schedule for us to come a bit earlier. The picturesque view of the mountains, small towns, and vineyards were absolutely stunning! While it was a bit misty and rainy, the view was well worth the trip. You could also easily make a day of the visit as they have recommended hikes of 15 minutes, 30+ minutes, and 90 minutes through the scenic countryside.
The staff was fantastic as Maria was extremely friendly, answered all of our questions, and walked us through the vineyards. She explained how each wine was made and walked us through the winery and full wine making process. We left with a much deeper knowledge and appreciation for the wine.
Each of the wines were delicious and the tapas with the wine were very tasty - an added bonus! We got a great sampling of the wines and the tapas were local meats and cheeses that really hit the spot. We actually walked away with a bottle of each wine that we sampled as they were all very good and the bottles were very reasonably priced (4-6E). This was an amazing value, wonderful experience, and one that we will always remember. Thank you Maria and Quinta de Santa Cristina!
