Portugal Wine Study Tasting

Join us for a night of exploring through wines from the fastest rising wine producing region in the world... Portugal! RSVP required.

Wine experts around the world say that Portugal is making some of the best wine in its long history and Americans are taking notice. With the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and more releasing wonderful ratings of the wines in the last few weeks, data reflects American's steady growth in interest in Portugal's wide range of wine. Since 2007, sales of Portuguese table wine jumped by 40 percent in the United States and Portuguese red wine sales have increase 125 percent. Last year, Portugal landed in the U.S. Customs' list of top 10 wine exporters to the United States.

Whether consumers are looking for a light, crisp white or a bold and robust red, Portuguese winemakers can deliver delicious flavor at an affordable price. Wine critics have also taken note of the reds produced in the hot and arid Alentejo. Located on the border of Spain, Alentejo winemakers produce full-bodied, fruity reds and light, oaky whites. These wines can both stand up to hearty dishes and be enjoyed on their merits alone. The Douro River Valley in Northern Portugal has not only gained world-wide recognition for its full-bodied and high-quality reds, but the scenic river valley was named a top ten international wine destination by Forbes Magazine.

$15 per head for meetup.com Gainesville Wine Tasters members. Wine served with food.

Barros White Port -- Served with Tonic as an aperitif

Portal Fidalgo -- Grape: Albarino

Paulo Laureano -- Grape: Antao Vaz

100 Marias Tinto -- Grapes: Aragones and Trincadeira

Barros -- Grape: Touriga Nacional

Quinta do Coa -- Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Franca.

Borges Quinta Soalheira -- Grape: Touriga Franca

Barros Ruby Port

Faviaos -- Grape: Moscatel (sweet)