Wine Tasting at Convento do Espinheiro

Well in the heart of the vast plains of the Alentejo, in the city of Évora, is the ancient and recently refurbished Convento do Espinheiro, a convent currently transformed into a surprising luxury hotel.

At the end of these wine tasting sessions, you shall be able to: make the distinction between drinking and tasting wine; analyze the presentation, aroma and taste of a particular wine; describe a particular wine using the appropriate terminology; know the general practices of wine.

Common to all Tasting Options:

The Program
- Introduction to the History of Wine
- To Taste versus to Drink

The 3-Step Methodology
- Observe
- Smell
- Taste

The Wine Practices
- Cork
- Glasses
- Decanting
- The Harvest
- Wine and Gastronomy
- Conservation
- Purchasing Wine

Classic Wine
The structure and composition of various wines is analyzed.
Wines: White, Rose and Red.
17 EUR

White Wine
The structure and composition of various wines is analyzed.
Wines: Dry White, Sweet White and a “Wooded” White.
17 EUR

Red Wine
The structure and composition of various wines with different characteristics is analyzed.
Wines: Light Red, Full-Bodied Red and a “Wooded” Red.
19 EUR

Mono Castes
The structure and composition of various castes is analyzed.
Wines: Aragonês, Trincadeira, Antão Vaz and Verdelho.
22 EUR

Sparkling Wine
The structure and composition of various sparkling wines of the world is analyzed. This tasting includes the technique of opening the bottle with a Sabre.
Wines: Sparkling, Cava, Prosecco and Champagne.
29 EUR

Generous Wines 
The structure and composition of various Portuguese Generous wines is analyzed. This tasting included the technique of opening the bottle with Fire.
Wines: Port, Moscatel from Setúbal and Madeira Wine.
26 EUR

For more Gourmet Suggestions and to order the Gift Voucher, please send your e-mail to reservations@arteh-hotels.com or contact us by telephone: +351 217 803 470.

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