February Lehigh Valley Chapter Tasting
Wines of Portugal - Not Named Port
Saturday, February 12 @ 1:30pm
Hosts: Michele and Kevin Campbell
Location: Vivo Italian Kitchen
4558 Crackersport Rd, Allentown, PA 18104
Portugal has a long history of wine making and currently ranks #11 in volume of wine production. However, it ranks as the #2 country for most indigenous grape varietals with over 250 from 31 separate DOCs. There is an amazing selection of varietals to choose from, many of which we have had little or no exposure.
Portugal is most famous for Port. However, the same grape varietals used for making port make some very rich full-bodied red wines. The large Atlantic coastline also provides the climate for making crisp white wines. In this tasting, we will taste 12 wines, focusing primarily on the reds. We will also taste a few whites coming from the Vinho Verde region, a rose of 100% Touriga Nacional and a unique red wine that is served chilled. We will also explore reds from several DOCs including the Douro Valley, Alentejo, Dao, Barrada, Tejo and Lisboa. For those pursuing the Century Club, this tasting will include seven 100% varietal wines including: Alvarinho, Loureiro, Touriga Nacional, Baga, Tinto Cao, Alicante Bouschet and Trincadeira.
The tasting will include an Italian Buffet.
I hope you can join us to learn more about the often overlooked and unique wines of Portugal.
Bring 2 glasses and wine to share with dinner.
Cost: $50 per person
Register at LVAWS.org
Limited to 45 people.
