Monday Minis: Appreciating Sustainable Wines of Portugal

Discover how Portugal’s most exciting wine regions are embracing organic and sustainable winemaking in this special Monday Minis tasting. 

Travelling from Vinho Verde, across to The Douro, and down to Alentejo we'll be discovering a selection of modern, vibrant and expressive wines, hearing the stories and history behind them. From Atlantic-influenced freshness to the historic Douro and sun-soaked south, each wine reflects the beautiful landscape and terroir of the region.

Our Monday Minis Series presented by Wine Events Scotland's Diana Thompson is always a favourite – and a great way to start the week. For each tasting we focus on a region or theme and enjoy six wines, delivered to your door in mini 55ml bottles.

How does the Tasting Work?

Your box of 6 × 55ml samples will arrive by Saturday 6 June along with instructions, a tasting sheet and mat for your glasses. The tasting will start at 7pm, and finish around 8pm.

Questions, thoughts, and general comments are encouraged – the aim is a fun, interactive and informative tasting to start your week with something enjoyable.  Alternatively you’re welcome to sit back and just enjoy the tasting.

If you can’t join live, please ask for a recording after the event. If kept in the fridge, the wines will remain in good condition for at least two weeks.

What do I need to bring?

It is recommended you have 6 glasses so you can compare the wines (you’ll receive a printed sheet to put them on).  If you don’t have 6 glasses, then try to have at least 2 but no one will be checking!  Some cheese or crackers to nibble on would also be a good idea.

About the Bottles

The bottles we are using for these samples are 100% recycled and recyclable PET which do not taint the wines.  Having done many trials these are Diana's favourite choice, especially since they are recycled and recyclable.

Wine Delivery

Your box of wines will be delivered by Royal Mail in a package approximately 36cm length x 25cm wide x 5cm deep.  If this size is likely to be an issue and you would prefer the wines in an A4 padded envelope, please email Diana after you have placed your order.

The cost is just £33 and includes the 6 mini bottles delivered to your door.  You can also request an extra set of wines for someone else in your household to join the same screen for £22.