Day 01
Porto Gastronomy and Wine Pairings with Historians
- We'll pair your wines with delicious food tastings, from highly selected fine charcuterie to the best local Atlantic coast tastings, enhancing the flavours and creating a memorable tasting experience. Our professional Historians will also provide context for each wine and pairing, explaining how they fit into Porto's culinary history and culture.
- As you explore Porto's historic neighbourhoods, you'll be transported back to discover the city's rich gastronomic heritage. Our historians will guide you through the stories and traditions that have shaped the city's culinary culture, from Roman Mediterranean influences to barbarian flavours, and finally to the impact of overseas expansion that significantly shaped current Portuguese cuisine.
- You'll taste local specialities like organically fed black pig cured meats from 'Alentejo', traditional bifanas from Porto, the flavours of the Portuguese Atlantic coast, DOC wines and Ports from 'Douro Valley', and so much more.
- No gastronomic tour of Porto would be complete without a deep understanding and taste of the world-renowned Port wines. You'll learn about the processes of vinification and ageing. At the same time, our professional historians will provide insights into the history and culture of the Port wine industry, making this a truly pleasant and educational experience.
- But the experience doesn't end with the tour. Our Historian guides will also provide personalized recommendations tailored to your interests, from the best restaurants to cool bars, bakeries, wine cellars, museums, and gardens, so that you can continue the adventure on your own.
