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( 220 925 340;
www.myportocruz.com
;
Largo Miguel Bombarda 23)
This swanky port wine emporium
inside a restored 18th- century riverside building celebrates all things port. In addition to a
shop where tastings are held (€5 for three ports), there are exhibition halls, a rooftop ter-
race with panoramic views and the DeCastro Gaia restaurant on the third floor, with
renowned chef Miguel Castro Silva.
Mosteiro da Serra de Pilar
Watching over all is this severe 17th-century hilltop church, with its striking circular
cloister. Requisitioned by the future Duke of Wellington during the Peninsular War
(1807-14), it still belongs to the Portuguese military and is closed to the public. The
church is open for Mass every Sunday morning from 10am to noon.
MONASTERY
Graham's
( 223 776 484;
www.grahamsportlodge.com
;
Rua do Agro 141; tours €5; 9.30am-6.30pm daily)
One of the
original British-founded Gaia wine caves, recently renovated and now boasting a small
museum, Graham's is a popular choice for tours, which include a tasting of three reserve
wines. The brand-new
Vinum restaurant
(Rua do Agro 141; mains €16-29)
has incredible views from
the terrace - it's worth the splurge.
WINE TASTING
Taylor's
( 223 742 800;
www.taylor.pt
;
Rua do Choupelo 250; tours €3; 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, to 5pm Sat & Sun)
Up
from the river, British-run Taylor's boasts lovely, oh-so-English grounds with fine views
of Porto. Its one-hour tours include a tasting of three top-of-the-range wines - your reward
for the short huff uphill.
WINE TASTING
Ramos Pinto
WINE TASTING
( 936 809 283;
www.ramospinto.pt
;
Av Ramos Pinto 400; tours & tastings €5-15; 10am-6pm Mon-Fri May-
Oct, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri Nov-Apr)
Right on the riverfront you can visit the rather grand Ramos
Pinto and take a look at its historic offices and ageing cellars. The basic tour includes a
visit to the museum plus a port tasting with chocolates. Tours are offered in several lan-
guages.
