Graham’s and Vinum cellars have new enogastronomic experiences 

The Graham´s Cellars – Visitor Center of the Symington family – and the Vinum Restaurant – located in the heart of them – present new enogastronomic suggestions, which combine the guided tour and Port wine tasting with a meal in the restaurant. With these two new proposals, the spaces, which in the last decade have been sharing the same space and the unique view of the cities of Porto and Gaia, invite you to learn more about the Douro terroir, about Port wines and to taste the best of national cuisine. 

 The first suggestion of Graham’s Cellars and Vinum Restaurant starts with the reception for the guided tour. The moment allows you to get to know the Cellars, which were built in 1890 on an imposing peak in Vila Nova de Gaia, as well as the history of the Symington family and the production of Port wine. The visit culminates with a tasting of three Port wines in the Vintage Room: Graham’s LBV, Single Harvest 1997 and a Vintage Port from Quinta dos Malvedos. 

 Afterwards, the experience continues at Vinum, with a meal, which combines the best of national cuisine with a selection of premium wines from the Symington family, designed for pairing. In the restaurant, diners will be welcomed with a Port Tonic accompanied by amuse bouche, Quinta do Ataíde bread and olive oil, and even cod croquettes. The first dish highlights the premium cod loin with a green broth. The second course emphasizes a gastronomic icon of Vinum, the Vaca Velha entrecôte, which will be served with cauliflower purée, potato confit and vegetable chutney. 

 For dessert, Vinum proposes the fine apple afternoon with cream ice cream. The menu includes water and coffee, as well as pairings with premium Symington wines. The value of this experience is 110 euros per person. 

 Tasting of eight wines and a personalized dinner 

 Exclusively designed to take place in the late afternoon, ending with dinner at Vinum, the second experience begins at 5:30 pm, with a visit to Graham’s Cellars. After this moment, there is a tasting, which includes eight Port wines. Taking place in the Vintage Room at Graham’s Cellars, this tasting will introduce you to several Symington references, making a selection of Vintage Ports (Graham’s Vintage 2007, Quinta do Vesúvio 2003 Vintage, Dow’s 1994 Vintage, Warre’s 1980 Vintage) and old Tawny Ports from Graham’s. 

 For dinner, Vinum proposes a four-course menu, prepared by the restaurant’s chef and customized in order to create a unique and exclusive experience. The menu will be developed within the scope of the Vinum concept – cuisine from the North of Portugal –, aligning the gastronomic and wine preferences of customers with the best ingredients available in each season. The value of this experience is 270 euros per person. 

 The new enogastronomic experiences are available daily, prior reservation is required, at least 24 hours in advance. Reservations can be made by telephone (220 930 417) or by email (reservas@vinumatgrahams.com).