Quinta do Piloto

The tasting came with a delicious plate of breads, cheeses, and cold meats, and the price was reasonable. The wines stood out to me as much better than those from the other small wineries I've visited, and right up there with the larger ones. The charming guide spoke very good English and explained things well. We were impressed by the wines and moscatels enough to try them at home, and they're among the region's best. The tour itself was excellent, and I preferred it to the longer visits at the big, rather industrial wineries with huge groups. Lovely location, highly recommended.

There were four of us hoping to enjoy a wine tasting on a beautiful Sunday, but it was easily the worst experience I've had. Two staff members said they couldn't do anything for us. Their suggestion was to buy a bottle and drink it outside, even though nobody was there. When we asked about the products, including the fortified wine, they laughed and just called it a local thing. I can't believe the owner accepts this kind of treatment of customers. We were ready to spend good money, but the staff were so cold that I still get chills thinking about it. I hope this isn't how you treat people all the time, because you've lost a customer for life!

Cataya was amazing, and really informative. I hope I've got her name spelled right. The wine was delicious, including the first white wine I've enjoyed in years. Absolutely wonderful tasting, and I'd definitely come again. Highly recommend it if you're visiting the area.

Katya gave us a fabulous tour, answered every question, and was so polite and informative. The wine was really, really good. I've never been much of a white wine person, but I think I've found my favorite. Highly recommend it, especially at that amazing price.