Lisbon: Wine Tasting and Food Pairing Experience

Lisbon’s wine tasting and food pairing experience offers a delightful way to discover the rich flavors of Portuguese wine and cuisine. Led by an expert sommelier, this intimate two-hour journey explores four distinct wines paired with traditional small plates. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or simply curious, this charming experience in the heart of Lisbon promises to captivate your senses and leave you eager to uncover more about the country’s vibrant culinary heritage.

Key Points

• This 2-hour wine tasting and food pairing experience in Lisbon offers tastings of 4 distinct Portuguese wines paired with 4 traditional small plates.
• The experience is led by an expert sommelier and includes an interactive tasting game to learn about common aromas and flavors of Portuguese wines.
• The event takes place in a beautifully renovated studio in Lisbon’s historic city center, providing an intimate setting for up to 10 participants.
• Guests can reserve a spot and pay later, with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
• The experience is suitable for adults only and not recommended for those with food allergies.

You can check availability for your dates here:

Activity Overview

The activity is titled "Lisbon: Wine Tasting and Food Pairing Experience" and lasts for 2 hours.

Priced from $76.62 per person, the experience is limited to 10 participants and conducted in English.

Guests will taste 4 iconic Portuguese wines and enjoy 4 selected petiscos, or small plates, as they learn the basics of wine tasting and common aromas.

Savor 4 iconic Portuguese wines alongside 4 petiscos while learning the fundamentals of wine tasting and aromas.

An expert sommelier will guide the interactive tasting game, providing a fun and engaging learning experience.

The activity takes place at the Homecooking Lisbon [STUDIO] and isn’t suitable for children under 18 or those with food allergies.

Booking Information

How can guests book this experience?

Guests can reserve their spot and pay nothing today. There’s free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Guests can check availability for different starting times. This ensures they can find a time slot that works best for their schedule.

The booking process is simple and convenient, allowing guests to secure their place in the limited group size of 10 participants.

With the booking details taken care of, guests can look forward to an unforgettable wine tasting and food pairing experience in Lisbon.

Wine and Food Pairing Details

Guests can expect to taste 4 distinct wines from iconic Portuguese regions during this experience.

They’ll sample wines from the Douro, Dão, Vinho Verde, and Peninsula de Setubal.

To complement the wines, guests will enjoy 4 selected Petiscos – traditional Portuguese small plates – including Octopus Salad, Codfish Cakes, Chicken Pie, and the classic Pastel de Nata.

The expert sommelier guide will lead an engaging and interactive wine tasting, teaching guests about common aromas and flavors found in Portuguese wines, as well as provide a fun tasting game to deepen their knowledge.

Learning Experience

Although led by expert sommeliers, the wine tasting and food pairing experience in Lisbon offers a fun and easy-going learning environment.

Participants will:

• Learn the basics of wine tasting and common aromas of Portuguese wines.

• Engage in a fun and interactive wine tasting game.

• Discover how to properly pair different wines with traditional Petisco dishes.

• Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the unique flavors and characteristics of iconic Portuguese wine regions.

The guided experience provides a relaxed and informative setting to expand one’s wine knowledge.

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Important Information

The wine tasting and food pairing experience takes place at the Homecooking Lisbon [STUDIO], the meeting point for participants.

It’s not suitable for children under 18 or those with food allergies. Smoking isn’t allowed during the event.

The experience includes an expert sommelier guide, wine tastings, Petiscos pairings, an interactive tasting game, gratuities, and an extra wine bottle for consumption or takeaway.

Guests can reserve their spot and pay later, and they can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Availability for different start times can be checked when booking.

Meeting Point

The wine tasting and food pairing experience takes place at the Homecooking Lisbon [STUDIO], which serves as the meeting point for all participants.

The studio is located:

• In the heart of Lisbon’s historic city center

• Just a short walk from the iconic Rossio Square

• In a charming neighborhood with narrow cobblestone streets

• In a beautifully renovated space with a warm, welcoming atmosphere

The meeting point is easy to find and conveniently located, allowing participants to enjoy the wine and food experience from the start.

Suitability and Restrictions

This wine tasting and food pairing experience isn’t suitable for everyone. Children under 18 years old aren’t allowed to participate.

Plus, those with food allergies may not be able to fully enjoy the pairings, as the experience includes octopus salad, codfish cakes, chicken pie, and pastel de nata.

Those with food allergies may not be able to fully savor the pairings, which include octopus salad, codfish cakes, chicken pie, and pastel de nata.

Smoking is also prohibited during the 2-hour event.

However, the experience is limited to just 10 participants, ensuring an intimate and focused setting led by expert sommeliers.

Inclusions

As part of the wine tasting and food pairing experience, you will enjoy a variety of inclusions.

These include:

• An expert sommelier guide who’ll lead the tasting and provide insights into the wines and pairings.

• Tastings of 4 iconic Portuguese wines from regions like Douro, Dão, Vinho Verde, and Peninsula de Setubal.

• 4 selected Petiscos (Portuguese tapas) expertly paired with the wines, including Octopus Salad, Codfish Cakes, Chicken Pie, and Pastel de Nata.

• A fun and engaging wine tasting game to enhance the learning experience.

Plus, gratuities and an extra wine bottle for consumption or takeaway are included.

Since You Asked

Can I Bring My Own Wine to the Event?

No, you can’t bring your own wine to the event. The experience includes four wine tastings from iconic Portuguese regions, as well as paired Petiscos dishes. Bringing your own wine is not allowed.

What Is the Dress Code for the Tasting?

There is no formal dress code for the wine tasting event. Attendees should wear comfortable, casual attire that allows them to enjoy the experience. The focus is on the wines and food, not on fashion.

Do We Get to Keep the Wine Glasses?

No, the wine glasses are not kept after the tasting. They are part of the experience and provided by the venue for the duration of the event. Participants enjoy the wines during the 2-hour session, but do not take the glasses home.

Can I Purchase Additional Wines at the End?

Yes, participants can purchase additional wines at the end of the experience. The guided wine tasting includes 4 wines, but customers are welcome to buy extra bottles to take home or consume on-site.

Will There Be Any Food Options for Vegetarians?

Yes, the experience offers vegetarian Petiscos options. Guests can enjoy 4 selected Petiscos, including a vegetarian option, paired with the wine tastings. The expert sommelier guide can accommodate any dietary requirements with advance notice.

The Sum Up

The "Lisbon: Wine Tasting and Food Pairing Experience" offers a delightful and informative two-hour journey through Portugal’s vibrant wine and culinary scene. Led by an expert sommelier, this intimate experience allows participants to explore a variety of regional wines paired with traditional small plates in a warm and charming setting. It’s an ideal activity for wine enthusiasts aged 18 and above looking to enjoy the flavors of Lisbon.

You can check availability for your dates here: