Wine Tasting at The Wine School

Reds, whites and rosés...On this Portuguese Wine tasting at The Wine School, try different varieties of famous wines in a famous Vila Nova de Gaia wine bar. You can also take part in a demystifying wine workshop!

How Will the Wine Tasting Work?

The experience will take place at The Wine School, a wine bar in Vila Nova de Gaia, north Portugal. This town is separated from Porto by the Duero River and is renowned for its wine-producing culture.

During the tasting, depending on the chosen option, you'll have between 30 and 45 minutes to try different types of Portuguese wines, allowing you to experience various tastes and aromas.

At the end of the tasting, you'll be able to consult the guide for any questions regarding the wine-producing culture in Vila Nova de Gaia.

Options

When making your booking, you can choose between the following options:

Taste 3 winesTaste 3 wines and 3 cheesesOenology workshop: includes a tasting of 5 wines and 5 Portuguese products

Demystify Wine Workshop

If you choose this option, you'll participate in a Demystify Wine Workshop. The experience starts with learning the basic ideas of a tasting, including the concepts of wine and the terminology used in descriptions.

Next, the history of wine in Porto will be discussed, including its origin, production methods, and unique characteristics. You will also learn about the 5 wine-producing regions in Portugal and their iconic wines.

The workshop concludes with a tasting of 5 wines paired with 5 typical Portuguese products.

Schedule

Tastings are available from Monday to Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm. The Demystify Wine Workshop runs from Monday to Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm. Please note that these times are flexible and subject to change.