World Cheese and Wine Tasting Series at City Centre – Portugal

Portugal is one of Europe’s most distinctive wine countries, home to an extraordinary number of native grape varieties, dramatic landscapes and regional styles found almost nowhere else.

For this special Portuguese Cheese & Wine Tasting, we’re travelling from the cool, Atlantic-influenced north to the warmer vineyards of the Douro and Alentejo with seven carefully selected Portuguese wines, each matched with a complementary cheese. Expect everything from fresh, zesty whites and aromatic indigenous grapes to elegant reds, richer styles and, of course, a taste of Portugal’s famous fortified wine tradition.

Guided by one of Loki’s wine experts, you’ll discover why Portugal has remained so fiercely individual in a wine world increasingly dominated by international grape varieties. We’ll explore regions such as Vinho Verde, the Douro, Dão, Bairrada and Alentejo, while getting to know grapes including Alvarinho, Encruzado, Touriga Nacional, Baga and many more.

Each wine will be served alongside a carefully selected cheese, giving you the chance to explore how acidity, fruit, tannin, salt, richness and texture interact in completely different ways.

Expect fascinating native grapes, brilliant-value wines, delicious pairings and plenty of discoveries from one of Europe’s most exciting wine countries.

What to Expect at Our Portuguese Cheese & Wine Tasting

• Taste seven Portuguese wines, each paired with a carefully selected cheese
• Explore a broad range of styles, from crisp Atlantic whites to rich and structured reds
• Discover famous regions including Vinho Verde, Douro, Dão, Bairrada and Alentejo
• Get to know Portugal’s extraordinary collection of indigenous grape varieties
• Explore grapes such as Alvarinho, Arinto, Encruzado, Touriga Nacional and Baga
• Learn how Atlantic influence, altitude, heat and dramatically different soils shape regional styles
• Discover why Portugal offers such remarkable diversity and value
• Explore how different wines interact with salt, creaminess, intensity and texture in cheese
• Pick up simple food and wine pairing principles you can recreate at home
• Enjoy expert-led guidance in a relaxed and sociable atmosphere

Example Wines You Might Taste

• Vinho Verde – light, vibrant and refreshing, with citrus, green apple and plenty of bright acidity
• Alvarinho – aromatic and more concentrated, combining peach, citrus and floral notes with excellent freshness
• Encruzado from Dão – elegant and textured, with orchard fruit, minerality and the ability to develop beautifully with age
• Bairrada Baga – characterful and structured, with red fruit, savoury notes and refreshing acidity
• Douro Red Blend – rich and layered, often combining Touriga Nacional and other native grapes with dark fruit, spice and firm structure
• Alentejo Red – generous and ripe, with plum, blackberry, herbs and a softer, rounder style
• Port or Another Fortified Wine – rich, complex and a brilliant partner for stronger cheeses, providing a suitably indulgent finish to the tasting

The final wine and cheese line-up may vary depending on availability, but every pairing will be carefully selected to showcase the diversity of Portuguese wine and the magic that happens when the right wine meets the right cheese.

Who Should Join the Portuguese Cheese & Wine Tasting?

• Fans of Portuguese wine looking to explore beyond the familiar
• Cheese lovers wanting to discover new and unexpected pairings
• Anyone curious about Portugal’s native grape varieties
• Wine lovers keen to explore regions such as the Douro, Dão, Vinho Verde and Alentejo
• Port lovers interested in discovering the wider world of Portuguese wine
• Anyone interested in understanding why certain wines and cheeses work so well together
• Beginners and experienced tasters alike — relaxed, informative and packed with flavour
• Friends and couples looking for a delicious way to spend an afternoon or evening

Event Details

When: 30th January 2027, 12pm
Where: Loki Great Western Arcade
Price: £45 per person

*You can receive a full refund up to 30 days before the event and transfer your ticket up to 14 days before the event. All transfers within 14 days of the event will incur a £10 fee per ticket to cover non-recoverable costs.

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