Now Open: The Wine School At World Of Wine In Porto

Porto's newest cultural destination, World of Wine (WOW), is delighted to announce the opening of The Wine School.

Housed in the old Croft Port building and offering a combination of workshops and wine tastings, The Wine School is another great experience to open at WOW, designed to cater to the curious, the connoisseur and the professional. Attendees will not only learn all about Portuguese wine, but also about wine in general, in an international context. The Wine School is the ideal place to get up close and personal with wine through a series of intimate courses that cater to all levels of expertise. Its offering perfectly complements the existing Wine Experience, which enhances the enjoyment of wine by demystifying its journey from grape to glass through a series of interactive displays and exhibitions.

The first workshop to launch is Demystifying Wine. Designed for those with little to no knowledge of wine, but with a curiosity and willingness to learn, the workshop teaches individuals the basics of wine across the globe. Oenophiles learn how it's made, basic terminology to distinguish and describe wines and tools that help in tasting and analysis, offering a new level of comfort when purchasing or ordering wine. After a dedicated two hours and five wines, participants will receive a certificate of participation, as well as a branded notebook and pencil.

A variety of wine-focused workshops will launch throughout the summer months, including the Wine and Chocolate Workshop, in August. In partnership with WOW's The Chocolate Story experience, the workshop will reveal how to perfectly pair these two flavour palettes. Additional courses and workshops will be launching throughout the year, including the possibility of completing an internationally certified wine course at the school. WOW will also be working with guest producers, speakers and connoisseurs in the wine industry to offer a series of guest events.

"We have been looking forward to the opening of The Wine School since WOW's inauguration in the summer of 2020. Wine is at WOW's core, and we are proud to be expanding our wine experiences, offering classes and courses to anyone of any level of capability", comments Adrian Bridge, CEO of WOW.

The Wine School is the latest addition to the district's ever-expanding offering, home to The Wine Experience, The Chocolate Story, Porto Region Across The Ages, Planet Cork, and The Bridge Collection, as well as five shops, four restaurants, two cafes and a wine bar. WOW's next experience to launch will be The Fashion and Fabric Museum, taking a leading role as a creative fashion hub, whilst paying homage to one of Portugal's largest industries. Alongside it, Mira Mira restaurant concept will open, serving dishes with a healthy and nutritional focus.

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