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Valley of the Douro Initiation Course

Guided beginner wine course at House of Encosta in Pinhão with an escanção of 10 years' experience

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Service animals welcome

The Course of Initiation to the test gives you the basic foundations for a more professional and informed approach to wine. This beginner course is for those who intend to significantly increase their knowledge about the vine and wine. It is held in the house of the Encosta in Pinhão.

Along the way you will cover the necessary bases that support more confident wine consumption, and you may ask any questions you have about wine. The sessions are led by a professional escanção with 10 years' experience in the Douro, who will be available to explain concepts and respond to your queries as you learn.

Why visit

  • Wine training for beginners to build professional, informed consumption
  • Q&A session with a professional escanção with 10 years of Douro experience
  • House of the Encosta venue in Pinhão for hands-on wine learning

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages

Accessibility

  • Accessible to pushchairs/prams
  • Service animals welcome
  • Public transport links nearby

Tour available in your selected language

Portuguese
English
Spanish

Additional information

Not wheelchair accessible

Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

You need to be 18 years or older to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Operated by Sommelier Tours

Location

Departure point

Pinhão, Pinhão, 5085-037
In front of the Pinhão station in the coffee empire

End point

Pinhão, Pinhão, 5085-037

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