Thematic Tastings – November 14, 2025

A New Wine Experience!

Every Friday, the welcoming Sala Cossart Gordon hosts a new oenological ritual: the Thematic Tastings, led by Diogo Freitas.
Each week brings a different theme, and every glass, a new discovery.

Let yourself be guided by the aromas and flavours of carefully selected wines and enjoy a relaxed experience designed for those who love to learn, taste, and share good moments.

Over the course of about an hour, immerse yourself in different wine worlds, explore grape varieties, regions, winemaking styles, and discover how every wine has its own story to tell.

• Fridays, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• Sala Cossart Gordon – Blandy’s Wine Lodge
• €25 per person
• Maximum 16 participants

Upcoming Wine Tastings

Touriga Nacional in Portugal

Portugal’s queen grape in the spotlight.

Discover how Touriga Nacional expresses itself across different regions: from the Douro’s power to the Dão’s freshness, the Bairrada’s character, the Alentejo’s elegance, and see how terroir shapes its personality.

Wines: Artefacto • Casas Altas • Quinta das Marias • Quinta do Ataíde Vinha do Arco • Maçanita

Discovering Vinho Verde

Fresh, aromatic, and full of life.

This tasting explores what makes Vinho Verde so unique, from the native grape varieties to the region’s vibrant character.

Wines: Poema Novellis • Poema Reserva • Aphros Daphne • Aphros Vinhão • Aphros Silenus

Volcanic Wines of the Atlantic

A journey through Portugal’s islands of Madeira and the Azores.

Discover wines shaped by volcanic soils and the Atlantic climate: mineral, fresh, and full of identity.

Wines: Atlantis Rosé • Atlantis Verdelho • Atlantis Tinto • Atlantis Reserva Branco • Arinto dos Açores Sur Lies • Arinto dos Açores Solera

Chardonnay Around the World

From the elegance of Burgundy to the intensity of the New World.

A tasting to discover how Chardonnay adapts and surprises across regions and styles.

Wines: Casas Altas • Glen Carlou • Marqués de Casa Concha • Chanson Chablis • Hess

Old World vs New World

Two grapes, two styles.

Compare Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah in classic and modern expressions, from the balance of the Old World to the vibrancy of the New.

Wines: Nobody’s Hero Sauvignon Blanc • Hubert Brochard Sancerre • Vidal Fleury Crozes Hermitage • Peter Lehmann Hill & Valley Shiraz • Quinta dos Abibes Syrah

Afternoon Bubbles

A toast to the festive season.

Explore different styles of sparkling wine and find the one that best suits your taste or celebration.

Wines: Brejinho Extra Brut • Piccini Prosecco • Casas Altas Chardonnay • Abibes Brut Nature • Thierry Fournier Chardonnay