We just happened to run into this place while sightseeing and browsing at little shops for…read moresouvenirs to take home. I wanted to get some great ports and received lots of requests from friends for port wines from Portugal too. My needs were met and more. Soares has so many port wines (Taylor's, Barros, Graham's, Dow's, etc.) and many others to select from. I was able to score a Barros Colheita 2010 at a very reasonable price. The staff were so nice and friendly. They explained how port wines are made and the differences in the harvest, colors and processes. For example, Colheita is the specific harvest of that year. No mixing of grapes. Tawny Port is aged for much longer than its Ruby counterpart. It's also aged using oak barrels, which gives it a very different flavor profile (smooth and refined) and is brown in color. Ruby port is fuller and more fruity. I just love port wines especially if they're made in Portugal.

When all the Port cellars were booked on a Saturday afternoon, I found respite in this place. Right…read moreoutside of Ribeira Square, it was empty and the perfect spot for my first foray into Port. I did the premium Port tasting and received a great introduction into these wines, which I'd never tried and did not know much about. I was also the only one there, which was fantastic. And, they have snacks. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. And, they carry my all-time favorite Portuguese wine, the Conde Villar Vinho Verde Rosé. I nearly cried because I love this wine so much. They don't ship to the states, unfortunately, so I bought as much as I could carry. If you are looking to do a Port tasting without walking across the river or just want a great place to buy some wines, I highly recommend Garrafeira Soares.

By far the best wine store I've ever been too.if you are a Harry Potter fan, then think of this…read moreplace as the Olivanders Wand shop of wines and spirits. Sr. Jose is very knowledgeable and friendly. He has an immense selection of low cost right up to out of this world bottles including rare vintages. The sample tastings which he supplied us with were very much appreciated. If he doesn't have it, he can get it pretty much the same or next day. I was impressed with the price and speed in filling my order for a bottle of French Cognac. His shop is on a small street behind the Clérigos Tower in Porto. Found it by accident as we finished our tour of the tower and church. Will definitely visit him again on my next trip to Porto.

A true wine tasting with many smaller and lesser known Portuguese wines and ports. Many of these…read morewines and ports you cannot find in the US, so it was a real treat to try them here. 10 euro for the basic port tasting.. a white, tawny, and ruby. It is a true tasting so portions aren't just heaping glasses or port.. I was actually able to finish all 3 samples comfortably. A brief 5 minute overview of each port was provided. Very friendly staff and less tourist vibe. Definitely stop in! They accept card!

When in Porto, you've got to try Port wine. Stopped in Vinologia and we received perfect attention…read moreas we were the only ones there at the time. We decided to try a sampling of 3 port wines. The server was knowledgable and friendly, which added to the experience. I definitely suggest you stop in for a taste then make your way down to the Rio Douro waterway for lunch/dinner.

We did a tour and tasting here and it was a great experience! The tour guide and staff are super…read moreknowledgeable and give a great overview of the history of port wine and the role of the Grahams company throughout. It's a historic vibe in the cellar with a beautiful tasting room and history area in the main hall. The tasting was great and we got to try a few different styles paired with some small bites which was very fun especially having the pastel de Nata as one of the courses. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

We did the tour and tasting for 45 euros. We enjoyed learning about the winery and how they make…read moreport wine. Our guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. The tasting at the end included 3 port wines, along with cheese, chocolate and a pastel de nata - yum! There is also a bar and restaurant where we had a drink. Save your money for the tour/tasting or grab a drink (cheaper) down by the river.

When visiting the newly renovated and fabulous Mercado do Balhão, you must stop by this beautiful…read morestorefront of incredible cheeses, charcuterie, nuts, oils, wines, jams, chocolate...etc. It's half a block away! Your eyes lure you in; upon entering, you nose stimulates the curious and happy neurons in your brain; your ears are filled with Portuguese chatter on what to get and how much; you start feeling around at the old-world packaging all around you; and you salivate at the tastes that will overwhelm you when you take your sizable packages back to your place - it's a sensory wonderland!

Wanted to try a couple of ports while we were in town. Decided to check out Touriga, a wine and…read moreport shop, which specializes in showcasing small producers. Three port tasting options: young aged (6,00€ for 3), middle aged (9,00€ for 3) and old aged (35,00€ for 2). We opted for the young and middle aged tastings. My favourite was the Valriz reserva Ruby (young aged) and Casa Santa Eufémia Tawny 10 year old (middle aged). Three tables in the back to sit and do the tasting. The worker walked us through each one and described the different characteristics, possible pairings with food, etc. Good selection of wines (including a small selection of natural wines) and ports. The worker was very helpful with recommendations. A family that was shopping bought 10 bottles.

Came here for an impromptu wine tasting during our self-guided Rick Steve's Porto walk. We went for…read morethe "young aged port" tasting. We had a white port (absolutely delicious), ruby port and tawny port (tax favorite). The space is cozy and the seating is downstairs. It was pretty early so we were the only ones there. The employee was very nice. We bought a bottle of tawny and white port. So excited to try them at home.

We stopped into this cool little shop after an afternoon of walking all along the beautiful Bridges…read moreand waterfront districts of Porto. This is a store front that sells port wine and some related gifts, but also serves a bit of port as well. The outdoor seating is nice to enjoy the riverfront views. Our waitress was helpful explaining what she liked and the priced per cup weren't bad. We probably should have gotten a better deal buying bottles but we wanted a variety of choices so we stuck with per cup wines. Everything was very tasty and at 3 euro per cup as a starting price it's pretty hard to go wrong with anything. What I did notice that was nice was that they offered some 10 year old or older wines for a very cheap price as well so I suggest if you end up here that you really take advantage of some of the great prices that they offer. Especially given how great the scenery is I definitely recommend this place to drop in

Excellent Ports! This place has a great location and has been making Ports since 1715. They don't…read morein terms of food but the quality of their wines is out of this world. Service is super friendly and they really guide you if you're stuck and not family with the regions wines...

This was a delightful tasting experience from a smaller port house. Quinta do Bom Dia is a family…read moreaffair and not just a vineyard; it's a testament to the resilience and innovation of the Vieira de Sousa family. From overcoming the devastation of phylloxera to adopting cutting-edge technology, this estate has been pivotal in shaping the family's legacy in the Port wine industry. They offer a great wine tasting with port wine of 5,10,20 ,30 and 40 years old port wines. Loved their 20 year old white port that is the preferred and signature of the owner. With a strong honey, vanilla hint and citrus this port was absolutely delectable! The atmosphere is relaxed and really focused on the port tasting as the visit is short as compared to big port houses!