26 August | Intro to Portuguese Wine Talk & Tasting

Dive deep into the heart of Portugal’s wine culture. This carefully curated experience is designed for anyone keen on expanding their knowledge and appreciation of Portugal’s vibrant wine scene. Go beyond the ordinary grocery store selections and immerse yourself in the rich diversity and sustainable practices that define Portuguese wines.

Throughout this captivating tasting journey, you’ll explore six exceptional wines, each from a different region and producer, showcasing the unique flavors and winemaking techniques that make Portuguese wines so special. You’ll be introduced to:

• Adega Regional de Colares – Chão Rijo Branco: This vibrant, aromatic white wine, a diverse expression of the Colares terroir, is crafted from a blend of indigenous white grape varieties, predominantly Malvasia de Colares, and showcases notes of white flowers, citrus, and a saline minerality with a refreshing acidity and textural richness from light skin contact and bâtonnage, culminating in a long, persistent finish.
• Luís Pato – Baga Rosé Espumante: Crafted entirely from the indigenous Baga grape using the traditional method, this elegant sparkling rosé from the Bairrada region offers vibrant notes of fresh red fruits and subtle floral nuances, balanced by crisp acidity, fine bubbles, and a dry, refreshing finish.
• Herdade do Cebolal – Branco: This crisp white wine, made from hand-harvested Arinto and Fernão Pires grapes from over 50-year-old vines on the Setúbal Peninsula, showcases a bright citrus color with captivating mineral and forest aromas, and a fresh, mineral-driven taste complemented by vibrant acidity.
• Quinta do Romeu – Palhete: This vibrant Palhete from Trás-os-Montes is an homage to traditional Portuguese winemaking; made of 20% white grapes (Gouveio, Arinto, Rabigato) and 80% red (Tinta Barroca), it delivers a wildly expressive and aromatic profile of raspberries, rose petals, and fresh thyme, with a juicy palate of red fruit and soft earthy spices.
• XXVI Talhas – Tinto do Tareco: This distinctive Alentejo red, crafted from Trincadeira, Aragonês, and Tinta Grossa grapes using traditional talha (clay amphorae) fermentation with indigenous yeasts, results in an open ruby-hued wine with a simple yet expressive structure that authentically reflects its terroir.
• RPM Wines – Overdub Tinto: Crafted from a field blend of grapes from over six-decade-old vines, this unfiltered red wine from Vinho Verde is a style of wine that the locals drink and love, undergoing natural fermentation in ancient granite vats and maturation in cement tanks to express the harmonious complexity and purity of the Minho region’s granite terroir.

Not only will you savor these exquisite wines, but you’ll also gain insight into each producer’s sustainability efforts and the unique characteristics of the regions they hail from. This is more than just a tasting—it’s a journey through Portugal’s rich winemaking heritage, designed to give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of these remarkable wines.

Secure your spot with a 20€ prepayment below and join us for an unforgettable wine exploration and education evening. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your wine knowledge and enjoy some of Portugal’s finest sustainable wines!

*Exact wines are subject to change based on availability.