WSET Portugal 12 Bottles Pack

1. Vinho Verde – Alvarinho

Palácio da Brejoeira Alvarinho

Represents premium Vinho Verde: high acidity, Atlantic freshness and aromatic intensity. Excellent example of Alvarinho structure and ageing potential. Useful for comparing cool-climate aromatic whites such as Albariño and Sauvignon Blanc.

2. Lisboa – Arinto

Quinta de San Michel Arinto

Demonstrates Portugal’s benchmark high-acid white grape. Shows citrus, mineral freshness and tension rather than aromatic intensity. Excellent for understanding acidity retention in warm climates influenced by the Atlantic.

3. Douro White Blend

Quinta do Monte Travesso Reserva – Vinhas Velhas

Illustrates modern premium Douro whites. Combines concentration, ripe fruit and oak texture while retaining freshness through altitude. Excellent example of balancing warm continental climate with acidity and structure.

4. Alentejo – Antão Vaz

Herdade do Sobroso Reserva White

Represents warm-climate Portuguese whites with fuller body, riper tropical fruit and softer acidity. Useful contrast to fresher Atlantic styles and important for understanding Mediterranean climate influence on wine style.

5. Bairrada Sparkling

Quinta das Bágeiras Super Reserva

Classic traditional-method sparkling wine from Bairrada. High acidity and lees ageing create autolytic complexity and creamy texture. Excellent Portuguese comparison to Champagne and key for studying sparkling wine production.

6. Bairrada – Baga

Campolargo Baga

Excellent study wine for high tannin and high acidity reds. Demonstrates Baga’s ageing potential, structure and elegance in Atlantic climates. Useful for understanding that tannin does not necessarily mean heavy body.

7. Dão – Touriga Nacional

Pedra Cancela Signatura Red

Represents elegant Portuguese reds shaped by altitude and granite soils. Shows floral Touriga Nacional character, fresh acidity and refined tannins. Excellent contrast to richer Douro and Alentejo styles.

8. Douro Red Blend

Quinta do Crasto Old Vines 2023

Classic premium Douro red showing concentration, ripe black fruit, firm tannins and oak influence. Demonstrates warm continental climate, old-vine complexity and the power of traditional Portuguese field blends.

9. Alentejo – Alicante Bouschet

Mouchão Tinto 2023

Shows the richness of hot-climate Portuguese reds. Full-bodied with deep colour, ripe black fruit and smooth tannins. Excellent example of Alicante Bouschet and climate impact on ripeness and alcohol.

10. Port – LBV

Quinta de Ventozelo LBV 2014

Represents youthful, fruit-driven Port aged reductively before bottling. Shows concentrated black fruit, sweetness, tannin and alcohol. Essential for understanding Late Bottled Vintage style and fortified wine production.

11. Port – Tawny 10 Years

Seara d’Ordens Tawny 10 Years

Excellent example of oxidative ageing in Port. Displays caramel, dried fruit and nutty complexity with softer texture. Important for understanding wood ageing and age-indicated Tawny Port styles.

12. Madeira – Verdelho

Barbeito Verdelho Reserva Velha 10 Years

Demonstrates Madeira’s unique oxidative and heated ageing process. Combines high acidity with nutty, caramelised complexity and exceptional longevity. Excellent example of balance between freshness and oxidative development in fortified wines.