Poças is a Portuguese family-owned producer of Port Wine and DOC Douro wines, founded in 1918 by Manoel Domingues Poças Júnior. It is one of the rare Port Wine companies that was born Portuguese and has remained in the hands of the same family for over a century — regarded as "the most Portuguese side of the history of the Douro."

Today it is managed by the 4th generation of the family: Maria Manuel Maia (Winemaking & Viticulture), Paulo Pintão (Administration & Finance) and Pedro Poças Pintão (Sales & Marketing).

The Poças headquarters and Visitor Centre are located in Vila Nova de Gaia, at Rua do Visconde das Devesas, no. 186 — in the historic centre of Gaia, a short walk from Devesas train station. The cellars and physical shop have been open to the public since 2016 and were fully renovated in 2018.

Yes. Poças owns three quintas (estates) in the Alto Douro Wine Region — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — totalling 100 hectares, of which 76 hectares are under vine production:

• Quinta das Quartas (Fontelas, Baixo Corgo) — home to the winery and an ageing warehouse with ~25,000 hl of Port Wine.
• Quinta de Santa Bárbara (Ervedosa do Douro, Cima Corgo) — old vines that yield some of the finest DOC Douro wines in the house.
• Quinta de Vale de Cavalos (Numão, Douro Superior) — at 520 m altitude, schist and granite soils, wines of great freshness and minerality.

Yes. Poças is committed to rational use of natural resources: hedgerows, ground cover maintenance and pest control using livestock. The Numão and Ervedosa estates hold integrated production certification since 2013. Sustainability is a core value of the company.

Poças produces two main categories:

• Port Wine — Ruby, Tawny, LBV, Colheita, Vintage, White and Aged Indications (10, 20, 30, 40 Year Old).
• DOC Douro wines — whites, reds and rosés, from entry-level to single-vineyard and special editions.

Main ranges: Poças Clássicos, Coroa d'Ouro, Tongue Twister, Fora da Série and Special Editions.

The Fora da Série range represents the most creative and experimental side of Poças — innovative DOC Douro wines developed by Head Winemaker André Pimentel Barbosa. It includes single-vineyard wines, alternative winemaking styles (orange wine, cold-smoked, and others) and blends of lots carefully selected over several years. Limited editions for those who enjoy discovering the Douro from unexpected perspectives.

Yes. Poças offers a selection of vegan-certified wines, identifiable by the V-label logo on the back label. You can filter by "Vegan Wines" in the shop to see all available titles.

Both are Port Wines aged in wooden casks, but they differ in composition:

• Tawny with Age Indication (10, 20, 30, 40 Year Old) — a carefully blended lot of wines from different harvests, with an average age corresponding to the stated indication.
• Colheita — always from a single harvest year, aged in casks for a minimum of 7 years before bottling. The year appears on the label and reflects the specific character of that vintage.

Poças offers an exclusive personalised Port Wine service — ideal for gifts, corporate events or collectors. It allows you to create a bottle or lot with a custom label. Browse the "Custom Port Wine" collection in the shop or contact us directly for more details.

Product images are representative but may differ slightly from the item delivered — particularly with regard to vintage and label design. Products are also subject to availability. If any item is out of stock at the time of your order, you will be contacted immediately.

• Mainland Portugal — free shipping on orders over €45.
• Mainland Spain — free shipping on orders over €100.
• Rest of Europe — free shipping on orders over €150.

Note: items from the "Special Editions" collection carry additional shipping costs — each item is charged at the equivalent of 3 standard bottles.

• Mainland Portugal — up to 48h (2 business days)
• Madeira & Azores — up to 7 business days
• Mainland Spain — up to 48h (2 business days)
• Germany / Austria / Belgium / France / Netherlands / Luxembourg — 4 to 7 business days
• United Kingdom — approx. 12 business days
• USA — 15 to 20 business days
• Rest of world — approx. 20 business days

Times are estimated from dispatch. Delays may occur during peak periods.

We ship to the vast majority of countries. However, Poças is not responsible for shipments to countries where the import of alcoholic beverages is restricted by law. It is the customer's responsibility to verify local restrictions and cover any applicable customs duties. In the event of a return for this reason, only the value of the products will be refunded. If in doubt, contact us before ordering: customers@pocas.pt.

Once your order is dispatched, you will receive an email with a tracking link. If you have a registered account, you can also track it in your personal area. Poças does not send individual status update notifications — we recommend following the shipment via the link provided.

If you notice damage at the point of delivery, return the order to the courier immediately and note the reason on the delivery receipt. Then notify us at customers@pocas.pt.

If damage is discovered after delivery, contact us by email with photos of the packaging and affected items. We will open an investigation and resolve the situation as quickly as possible.

The courier will leave a delivery notice in your letterbox with instructions for collection or rescheduling. Please follow the instructions on the notice. If you are unable to collect, contact us at customers@pocas.pt and we will find the best solution together.

Yes. The Poças Visitor Centre in Vila Nova de Gaia has been open to the public since 2016 (fully renovated in 2018). You can visit the historic cellars with over 800 casks, a working cooperage and the physical shop. We strongly recommend booking in advance to guarantee availability.

All tastings include a guided cellar tour:

• Port Essentials (€25) — 3 Port Wines + winter cocktail. Ideal for exploring the main styles.
• Port & Chocolat (€35) — pairing with artisan Annobon chocolate truffles.
• Golden Years (€45) — exceptional vintages, including Colheita 1996.
• Douro Experience (€25) — exploration of DOC Douro and Port wines.
• Premium Harvest (€45) — award-winning wines and Fora da Série.
• Gastronomic Tasting (€57–€57.50) — "Contrasts Menu" or "Terroir Menu", in partnership with Chef Pedro Braga and Queijaria da Praça.

Yes. Guided visits and tastings are available in 6 languages. Please indicate your preferred language when booking.

Yes. Poças has several private rooms available for exclusive events: wine tastings, dinners, talks, workshops and concerts. Each space can be adapted and decorated to suit the occasion. Contact us to design a tailored event.

Address: Rua do Visconde das Devesas, no. 186, Vila Nova de Gaia | GPS: 41.12805, -8.61928

By car: Search for "Poças Vinhos" on Google Maps.

Bus (STCP): Line 905 → stop Álferes Pereira | Line 904 → stop Devesas (Station).

Train (CP): Porto–Aveiro line → stop Devesas (Vila Nova de Gaia).