P for Portugal Course by Sara Matos

P for Portugal: Guest Course by Sara Matos for Wine Alphabet

ABOUT THE COURSE

An in-depth all-day guest workshop on Portuguese wines, delivered by a Portuguese wine expert and founder of The Wine House wine school in Coimbra, Sara Matos, DipWSET. She will guide you through the country's diversity, showcasing its most iconic styles and some fun wine battles (Jerez vs. Madeira, anyone?) We will also have some delicious Portuguese bites to taste alongside.

Can't make the whole day? We also offer morning and afternoon sessions.

DATE & TIME

Saturday, 15 November 2025

10h - 13h

15h - 18h

COURSE CONTENTS

Morning Session (10h - 13h, with a mid-morning break)

1. Introduction

2. Vinhos Verdes region | Alvarinho /Albariño wine battle

3. Bairrada region | Espumante da Bairrada vs Corpinnat

4. Douro

Afternoon Session (15h - 18h, with a mid-morning break)

5. Azores

6. Lisboa

7. Alentejo

8. Madeira | Madeira vs Jerez wine battle