Burmester cellars The port tradition sublimated in Vila Nova de Gaia

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Location : In town

Province : South of Porto

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  • Open all year round
  • open 7/7
  • English
    • Burmester Cellars, a wine of tradition and character in Porto


      Overlooking the Douro River near the famous Louis I Bridge, the Burmester Cellars, a true institution in the world of wine and port, are located in Vila Nova de Gaia. Open Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., they invite you to experience a timeless moment in an authentic Porto setting.


      Burmester Cellars, a story of wine and passion

      The reputation of the JW Burmester Cie company is well established since 1750, Henry Burmester and John Nash joined forces to export Port wine to Europe, a determination taken up and continued by the following generations at the heart of the company. Famous for its Port wine , the Caves Burmester cellars are also a reference in the production of DOC Douro wine, wine gems that seduce palates internationally with their inimitable flavors. More than a visit, it is an incredible experience that is offered to you in Vila Nova de Gaia, the discovery of an authentic wine and a company of character recognized for its determination and its successes.

      What should we remember about J.WBurmester Cie? Its boldness, its determination and its authenticity.


      An immersion in the heart of Porto through varied visits

      Once you have booked the day and time of your visit, simply let yourself be guided to hear the fascinating story of the origins of Port, whose terraced vineyards dot the landscape from Quinta Do Arnozelo to the banks of the Douro River. Several tours are available at the Burmester Cellars:

      • The classic tasting including a visit to the cellars and a tasting of 2 port wines
      • The premium tasting includes a visit to the cellars and a tasting of 3 port wines accompanied by chocolate.
      • The exclusive tasting including a visit to the cellars and a tasting of 3 port wines
      • The tawny tasting experience includes a visit to the cellars and a tasting of 3 tawny port wines


      Guided tours are presented by passionate, multilingual guides to ensure each visit is an immersive experience in the world of port .

  • Français
  • Português
  • Deutch
  • Spanish

Traveller Reviews Burmester cellars

4.3 sur 5 1495 reviews

  • Paola Celestino

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Paola Celestino on 25/08/2025

    Tour in italiano con Samuel, guida eccezionale, gentile, chiaro nell' esposizione e piacevole. La cantina non è molto grande, ma molto carina. Il porto ottimo!

  • Bunny Whir

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Bunny Whir on 23/08/2025

    A beautiful cellar with a top port tasting.

  • Teresa Granieri

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Teresa Granieri on 22/08/2025

Traveller Reviews Burmester cellars

4.4 sur 5 217 reviews

  • "Wonderful visit"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by NeilKelly77 (Liverpool, United Kingdom) on 16/08/2025

    Up,out and about on a beautiful and very warm August morning, my twin brother and I decided to cross over the Ponte Infante Dom Henrique over to the city of Vila Nova De Gaia which I naively thought...

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  • "A fun way to learn about Port"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Taylo-ali (Cape Town, South Africa) on 01/05/2025

    For a proper Port tasting and information, Kopke is the one. You are invited to choose your selection of Ports from the downstairs area and then shown to an upstairs tasting room. We chose white...

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  • "A very enjoyable tasting experience"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Carly W on 22/04/2025

    Finally got the chance to do a tasting at my long time favourite port house. I was lucky enough to get a table in the window and it provided a very pleasant way to escape the bad weather. The ports...

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Burmester cellars

Address

Largo Dom Luís I
4400-111 Vila Nova de Gaia

Contacts

Phone : +351 913 288 994

GPS coordinates

41° 8'20.76"N, 8° 36'32.41"W

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