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title: "Best Of Wine Tourism Awards 2027: Where to Visit the Porto and Douro Winners"
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# Best Of Wine Tourism Awards 2027: Where to Visit the Porto and Douro Winners
Posted by: [Alexandra Monteiro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro)
 2 Oct 2026, 15:55:19
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The Best Of Wine Tourism Awards are international awards created by the Great Wine Capitals Global Network to recognize excellence and innovation in [wine tourism](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/wineries-vineyards/all)across seven categories. The 2027 regional winners for Porto, Douro and Vinhos Verdes, announced at the end of September 2026, are Casa da Companhia, Quinta das Carvalhas, Quinta da Aveleda, Restaurante Cooperativa, the Festa do Tomate Coração de Boi do Douro, Soalheiro and Quinta da Vacaria. All seven can be visited, most by reservation, and this guide explains how the awards work and how to plan a visit to each winner.
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© Quinta da Vacaria
### What are the Best Of Wine Tourism Awards?
The awards celebrate [wineries](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/wineries-vineyards/all), hotels, restaurants, events and tour operators that raise the standard of the [wine travel experience](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/customize-your-tour-or-experience). The Great Wine Capitals Global Network created them to push the whole industry to improve year after year. According to the network, entrants compete because an award works as a reliable badge of quality for visitors. They are given in seven categories, and each one recognizes an offering that is different, excellent, and connected to local wine tourism.
### Who organizes them and where do they take place?
The awards are run by the Great Wine Capitals Global Network, an alliance of 11 wine regions and cities: Adelaide, Bilbao-Rioja, Bordeaux, Hawke's Bay, Lausanne, Mainz-Rheinhessen, Mendoza, Porto, San Francisco-Napa Valley, Valparaiso-Casablanca Valley and Verona.
- Regional stage: each capital hosts its own awards. In Porto, the Porto City Council (Câmara Municipal do Porto) organizes the round for Porto, Douro and Vinhos Verdes, and this year's winners were announced at Porto City Hall.
- Global stage: an international jury of Great Wine Capitals representatives chooses a global winner among the regional winners. The results are announced at the network's annual conference, hosted this year by Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, from October 18 to 22, 2026.
### Why "2027" if the winners were announced in 2026?
The awards carry the year of the edition they will represent. The previous cycle followed the same pattern: the 2026 global winners were announced in Bordeaux in November 2025.
## The 2027 winners and how to visit them
### Accommodation
Casa da Companhia
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© Casa da Companhia
This 40-room boutique hotel on Rua das Flores is a five-minute walk from São Bento Station and occupies a building that once housed Real Companhia Velha. It has a spa with an indoor pool, plus a restaurant and bar.
### Architecture & Landscape
Quinta das Carvalhas
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© Quinta das Carvalhas
This Douro estate faces Pinhão and is known for the Round House (Casa Redonda), which offers a 360-degree view of the valley. Visitors can take a minibus tour, a guided vineyard walk or a tasting, all by reservation.
### Art & Culture
Quinta da Aveleda
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© Quinta da Aveleda
About 30 minutes from Porto's airport, this Penafiel estate combines historic gardens with guided tours, tastings and workshops. It also offers picnics and an outdoor escape game among the vineyards.
### Culinary Experiences
Restaurante Cooperativa
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© Restaurante Cooperativa
This restaurant at Avenida Zeferino de Oliveira 1 builds its menu around local producers and serves dinner from Thursday to Saturday. Reservations are recommended, and it pairs well with a visit to Quinta da Aveleda.
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### Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences
Festa do Tomate Coração de Boi do Douro
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© Tomate Coração de Boi do Douro via Instagram
This August festival celebrates the Coração de Boi tomato with a competition, a village market, and special menus in more than 30 Douro restaurants. The 2027 dates have not been announced, so check before planning around it.
Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices: Soalheiro
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© Soalheiro
Soalheiro is considered the first Alvarinho brand from Melgaço, about two hours from Porto by road. Visitors can tour the winery, taste still and sparkling wines on a terrace over the Minho valley,y and stay at Casa das Infusões.
Wine Tourism Services: Quinta da Vacaria
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© Quinta da Vacaria
This estate in Peso da Régua dates back to 1616 and includes Torel Quinta da Vacaria, a 33-room hotel with one MICHELIN Key. Visitors can book cellar visits, port tastings, and seasonal programs, with 2027 details still to be announced.
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### What happens next for the winners?
- **Global jury:** an international jury will choose a global winner among the regional winners of all 11 capitals.
- **People's Choice Award:** all regional winners are nominated, and the public is invited to vote for their favorites.
- **Best Of Club Porto:** winners join a network of wine tourism projects that encourages collaboration and the sharing of best practices.
### Planning tips
- **Book ahead:** most of these experiences operate by reservation, and the restaurant opens only a few evenings a week.
- **Match the season:** the tomato festival takes place in August, and Quinta da Vacaria's harvest program ran from September to mid-October in 2026.
- **Group by area:** Quinta da Aveleda and Restaurante Cooperativa are both in Penafiel. Quinta das Carvalhas and Quinta da Vacaria are both in the Douro. Soalheiro in Melgaço is best treated as a separate day or overnight trip.
## Frequently Asked Questions
- **What are the Best Of Wine Tourism Awards?**
They are international awards created by the Great Wine Capitals Global Network to recognize excellence and innovation in wine tourism across seven categories.
- **Where are the Best Of Wine Tourism Awards held?**
Regional awards are held in each of the 11 Great Wine Capitals. The Porto edition covers Porto, Douro and Vinhos Verdes. Global winners are announced at the network's annual conference, hosted in 2026 by Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
- **How many categories are there?**
Seven: Accommodation, Culinary Experiences, Architecture & Landscape, Art & Culture, Sustainable Wine Tourism, Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences and Wine Tourism Services.
- **Who won in Porto, Douro and Vinhos Verdes in 2027?**
Casa da Companhia, Quinta das Carvalhas, Quinta da Aveleda, Restaurante Cooperativa, Festa do Tomate Coração de Boi do Douro, Soalheiro e Quinta da Vacaria.
- **Can you visit the winners?**
Yes. The winners are active businesses, from a hotel and a restaurant to wine estates and a festival, and most welcome visitors by reservation.
- **Where are the winners located?**
Casa da Companhia is in Porto, Quinta da Aveleda and Restaurante Cooperativa are in Penafiel, Quinta das Carvalhas and Quinta da Vacaria are in the Douro Valley, Soalheiro is in Melgaço, and the Festa do Tomate takes place across the Douro region.
- **Who selects the winners?**
The Porto City Council organizes the regional round. An international jury of Great Wine Capitals representatives selects the global winners.
- **Can the public vote?**
Yes. Regional winners are nominated for the People's Choice Award, which is open to public voting.
### Visit the winners with Wine Tourism in Portugal
[Wine Tourism in Portugal designs tailor-made itineraries](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/customize-your-tour-or-experience) across Porto, the Douro Valley and the Vinhos Verdes region, and can build a route around the winners that interest you most. Explore our [7-Day Premium Tour in Porto and Douro](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/wine-tours/all/7-day-premium-tour-in-porto-and-douro)or [customize your tour](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/customize-your-tour-or-experience).
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### Written by: [Alexandra Monteiro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/alexandra-monteiro)
Alexandra is a marketing specialist with a global mindset and a deep appreciation for culture. With a Master’s in Commercial Management and Marketing - and another in Chinese Studies - she effortlessly connects strategy with storytelling. A true travel enthusiast, she finds inspiration in Eastern traditions and brings that same sense of curiosity and detail to her work. At Wine Tourism in Portugal, she blends her love for discovery with a passion for sharing Portugal’s wine culture with the world.
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