​​🍷 Porto Wine Tasting at Real Companhia Velha - A Royal Experience!!

​​Summer Afternoon Escape to Wine Country​​ When the Porto heat becomes unbearable, nothing beats a refreshing wine tasting session 🍃 We opted for the budget-friendly Classic tour at Real Companhia Velha (just €15!) - and let me tell you, this was money exceptionally well spent!!! 💯 ​​Booking Adventure​​ The morning slots were completely booked 📅, but a quick phone call confirmed we could walk in for the 16:15 session. Phew!!! Our group of four got assigned a super knowledgeable guide from Brazil 🇧🇷 (currently interning at the winery but clearly a pro!). ​​Royal Heritage Meets Wine Magic​​ This isn't just any winery - it's a royal estate with limited production compared to commercial brands 🏰 The 30-minute tour took us through: • Giant wooden vats where the magic happens 🪵 • The family's private cellar with century-old wines (some moldy treasures date back 50-100 years!!!) ​​Tasting Notes (No Cheese, But Who Cares?)​​ Our Classic package included four generous pours: Fresh young vintage 5-year-old Tawny 7-year-old Tawny 10-year-old Port For €20, the Premier option adds: • 20-year-old Port (👑 royal treatment!) • Late Bottled Vintage No cheese/ham platters (probably why it's cheaper!), and no DHL shipping for those without checked luggage - bummer!!! 😭 ​​Pro Tips:​​ ✔️ Call ahead even if website shows "full" ✔️ Brazilian guides = unexpectedly awesome!!! ✔️ Bring cash for souvenirs (card machines sometimes fail) #PortoWine #RealCompanhiaVelha #PortTasting #PortugueseWine #SummerInPorto #WineLover #RoyalCellars #TravelPortugal #BucketList