Sommelier-Led Portuguese Wine Pairing Masterclass
Learn the flavors and food pairings of Portugal’s most distinctive wines
Highlights
- Taste a curated selection of Portuguese wines guided by a dedicated sommelier.
- Learn to identify aromas, structure, and balance in each glass.
- Enjoy traditional Portuguese petiscos to see how they elevate each wine pairing.
- Test your newly acquired skills with an interactive tasting challenge that sums up the masterclass.
Your private Lisbon experience
Join your private sommelier for an enriching exploration of the country’s wines, an essential component of Portuguese gastronomy.
During the masterclass, your sommelier instructor will guide you step by step through the art of wine tasting. ...
Join your private sommelier for an enriching exploration of the country’s wines, an essential component of Portuguese gastronomy.
During the masterclass, your sommelier instructor will guide you step by step through the art of wine tasting. Learn about the aromas of Portuguese wine, the food pairings that best enhance their unique characteristics, and the subtle flavor notes discernable in each glass.
From the racy vinho verde to the silky dão, you’ll discover how each wine reflects its terroir and complements the various petiscos, traditional small plates ranging from octopus salad to custard tarts.
The experience wraps up with a creative tasting challenge designed to sharpen your palate and bring everything together, leaving you more confident in how to taste, pair, and enjoy Portuguese wine long after you leave.
Pairings
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Douro
From the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley in Portugal’s mountainous northeast, widely recognized as a sophisticated and rugged wine -
Dão
Often compared to French Burgundy because of its balance and finesse -
Vinho verde
A fresh, bright wine hailing from the rainy northwest panhandle where the rain keeps everything lush, hence the name “green wine” -
Peninsula de Setuba
A wine selected from this region, yielding a deep and aromatic flavor profile
Meeting point
FAQs
Are you able to accommodate different dietary restrictions?
We can adapt this experience to accommodate vegan and vegetarian diets or avoid a specific allergen. Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.
Is this experience good for kids?
Children under 18 can still join to enjoy the snacks and nonalcoholic drinks. Children under 3 don’t count toward the group size.
What is the cancellation policy?
We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 30 days before the experience start date.
Is this experience accessible?
Please contact us if you have any accessibility requirements, and we will do our best to accommodate.
Is this experience run by ExperienceFirst?
No, it’s run by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Lisbon.
From €2,160 per group From $2,477 per group From £1,883 per group From C$3,433 per group From A$3,568 per group
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