Sommelier-Led Portuguese Wine Pairing Masterclass

Learn the flavors and food pairings of Portugal’s most distinctive wines.
Duration
2 hours
Group size
Private for 1-8 guests
Highlights Gallery Itinerary Meeting Point FAQs
Sommelier-Led Portuguese Wine Pairing Masterclass
Highlights Gallery Itinerary Meeting Point FAQs

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. 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

  • 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

What sets this experience apart

  • A dedicated sommelier to guide you through each tasting, highlighting the wine’s character and terroir
  • Expert guidance pairing four distinctive wines with accompanying petiscos
  • Food recipes and a tasting chart for the selected wines you can take home

Meeting Point

Your private sommelier will be waiting for you inside Homecooking Lisbon in Travessa da Verbena, 12.

FAQs

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.
Children under 18 can still join to enjoy the snacks and nonalcoholic drinks. Children under 3 don’t count toward the group size.
We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 30 days before the experience start date.
This experience is accessible for wheelchairs. However, please note that the restrooms aren’t accessible due to size limitations.
No, it’s run by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Lisbon.

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