Thematic Tastings, 05 June

A New Wine Experience!

The welcoming Sala Cossart Gordon plays host to a new oenological ritual: the Thematic Tastings, led by Diogo Freitas. Taking place on selected dates, each session brings a different theme. In every glass, a 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

SPRING CELEBRATION: FLORAL VARIETIES

To celebrate the season of blossom, this tasting is dedicated to grape varieties distinguished by their aromatic exuberance and elegance. Explore wines that capture the freshness of spring, revealing delicate floral notes and a vibrant profile that invites us to awaken the senses.

Wines for Tasting: Aphros Loureiro · Moreish Pelicular (Maria Gomes) · Artefacto Touriga Nacional · Brejinho Touriga Franca · Quinta das Marias Alfrocheiro

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
NOTES OF FRUIT, OAK AND TIME

We celebrate the queen of red grape varieties in a tasting dedicated to its structure and ageing potential. Explore wines that harmonise rich fruit flavours, sophisticated oak ageing and the elegance of time. A sensory journey revealing the robust and timeless profile of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Wines for Tasting: Qta. Abibes Reserva Tinto · Qta. Da Lapa Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon · Glen Carlou Cabernet Sauvignon · Hess Selection Cabernet Sauvignon · Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon

THE ART OF RIESLING

We dedicate this tasting to one as of the world’s most noble and versatile white grape varieties. Explore wines distinguished by their vibrant freshness, crisp acidity and unmistakable aromatic elegance. A sensory journey revealing the unique purity and sophistication of Riesling.

Wines for Tasting: Casas Altas Riesling · SA Prum Riesling Solitar · A&C Sparr Riesling · SA Prum Riesling Essence · Sonnehur Spatlese Riesling

TOURIGA NACIONAL:
VELVET AND VIOLET

We celebrate Portugal’s flagship grape variety in a tasting focused on its incomparable aromatic richness and elegance. Explore wines marked by floral notes of violet, dark fruit and a uniquely velvety texture. A journey through the potential and nobility of Touriga Nacional.

Wines for Tasting: Artefacto Touriga Nacional · Casas Altas Touriga Nacional · Quinta das Marias Touriga Nacional · Maçanita Touriga Nacional Letra A · Maçanita Touriga Nacional Cima Corgo

Previous Wine Tastings

Dão: At the Origins of Portuguese Wine

Discover one of Portugal’s oldest wine regions, exploring its unique characteristics, terroir, and evolution over the years

Wines: Quinta das Marias Rosé • Carra Reserva Branco • Domínio do Açor Tinto • Quinta das Marias Tinto do Ovo • Quinta das Marias Touriga Nacional

The Diversity of Alentejo

In this tasting, we venture into the Alentejo to discover the diverse sub-regions within our country’s largest wine-producing territory.

Wines: Azamor Colheita Tinto • Natalha Tinto • Vicentino Syrah • Monte do Carrapatelo Reserva Tinto • Howard’s Folly Reserva Tinto

Organic Wines

What are they, and why do they matter?
Organic wines represent the perfect balance between modern practices and traditional wisdom, cultivated in soils enriched solely with organic matter and free from chemicals.

Wines: Aphros Loureiro • Michel Lynch Sauvignon Blanc • Adega Mayor Selecção Bio Tinto • Aphros Silenus • Quinta do Ataíde Vinha do Arco

High-Altitude Wines

Discover the elegance and vivacity of wines born at high altitudes.
Experience wines defined by their natural freshness and intense aromas.
A vertical sensory journey, shaped by the unique character of these terroirs.

Wines for Tasting: Amalaya Branco • Quasi Branco • Crios Malbec • Howard’s Folly Reserva Tinto • Quasi Grande Reserva Tinto

Portuguese Wine Regions

A viticultural journey across Portugal, exploring the very best our country has to offer. An insightful look at each region, revealing the uniqueness of its grape varieties, the identity of its terroir, and the richness of our traditions.

Wines: Vinha dos Deuses Reserva (Douro) • Quinta dos Abibes Reserva (Bairrada) • Quinta das Marias Cuvée TT (Dão) • Brejinho Reserva Tinto (Península de Setúbal) • Rubrica Tinto (Alentejo)