Caves Sandeman
Largo Miguel Bombarda, 3 , 4400-222, Vila Nova de Gaia - Porto and Douro
In 1928, Sandeman requested George Brown Massiot some drawings for advertising posters and then the iconic and internationally recognized silhouette of Sandeman Don was born.
Dressed as a Spanish gentleman of Jerez, with the mantle of the Portuguese university students and a wide-brimmed hat, Don stands out as dramatic shadowy figure, holding a glass of a ruby coloured Port wine.
In Detail
Majestically situated opposite the historic centre of Porto, in a 1811 granite building overlooking the Douro River, the House of Sandeman invites you to an experience full of mystery and sensuality, in a traditional yet cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Sandeman Museum takes you 1790 in London, when George Sandeman, a Scottish young man, decided to market Port wines of the North of Portugal and Jerez wines, of the South of Spain. An impressive collection of paintings, photographs, ceramics, old bottles and other memorable items will tell you a fascinating history through an interesting exhibition: Sandeman – the Art of a Brand.
Infrastructure
Sandeman Museum
Tracing history and the tradition of Sandeman for more than two centuries, the Sandeman Museum gathers artefacts and art pieces collected since its founding to the present day.
Auditorium
You can view videos and images related to the Sandeman Company and the spectacular scenery of the Douro Valley.
Sandeman Bottle Collection
One of the most complete collections of old handmade English bottles of the 17th and 18th centuries. They include 80 copies of different periods and shapes, from the most primitive to the shape that we know today.
Wine Shop
Ideal place to meet and taste the best Sandeman wines, including the innovative Vau Vintage.
Location & Directions
Located in Vila Nova de Gaia, near the river and facing the historic centre of Porto.
GPS: N 41º 08' 15.47'', W 8º 36' 44.82''
GPS: N 41º 08' 15.47'', W 8º 36' 44.82''
Conditions
Category | Conditions |
Reservation | Subject to the confirmation of availability |
Store | Winerie Schedule | Wine Cellar | Open all year |
Visiting hours | November to February: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm | 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm; March to October: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Cancellation | Prepayment | Vary depending on the type of experiences. Check the conditions of each experience in your Reservation |
Means of payment | Mastercard; Visa |
General | Booking Guarantee with credit card number; VAT at the legal rate included; Supplements have to be paid separately |
Services
Category | Services |
Wine Tourism Activities | Wine Tasting; Guided Tour to the Facilities; Participation of Enologist |
Parking | Not free and public |
Spoken Languages | German; Spanish; French; English; Italian; Português |
Reviewed by Anton Alexander, Malaysia, 26.03.2016
The guide from Sandeman really made the tour a very interesting and fun one. Cracking his jokes and being knowledgeable at the same time. I am very pleased with the Sandeman tour which I booked from Wine Tourism in Portugal.
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