Lisbon Wine and Food Fair 2007

The event is actually called Encontro com o Vinho / Encontro com os Sabores 2007 but I’m writing this post to let english speaking readers know about the fair.

Photo by juliopfe

The event
The wine fair is organized by one of the leading Portuguese wine magazines – Revista de Vinhos – that selected more than 200 wine, cheese and olive oil producers. Accessing the wine fair costs 10 € but after that all wine and food tasting is free. There’s also a shop that sells products being tasted at the fair. Some are for sale at special prices.

Special tastings
There are special tasting events for which reservation is required. The price for each tasting includes the wine fair entrance fee. To make a reservation fax: 21 436 95 89 or e-mail dbandeira@mce.iol.pt. Here’s the list of events:

Day: 3rd November, 2007 – Saturday
Riedel Tasting
14:30 h – Pav 3 – Sala 3A – Price: 40,00 €

Douro Boys
16:00 h – Pav. 3 – Sala 3B – Preço: 30,00 €
Tomás Roquette

• Quinta do Crasto Reserva Vinhas Velhas 2003
• Quinta do Crasto Reserva Vinhas Velhas 2005

Francisco Ferreira

• Vallado Reserva 1999
• Vallado Reserva 2003

Francisco Olazabal

• Quinta do Vale Meão 2002
• Quinta do Vale Meão 2003

Luis Seabra

• Batuta 2003
• Batuta 2005

Sandra Tavares Silva

• Quinta do Vale D. Maria 2002
• Quinta do Vale D. Maria 2003

Symington Family Estate Vintages
17:30 h – Pav. 3 – Sala 3A – Price: 30,00 € – Organized by Charles Symington

Food pairing with Presunto Ibérico
19:00 h – Pav. 3 – Sala 3B – Price: 30,00 € – Organized by Sánchez Romero Carvajal

Day: 4th November, 2007 – Sunday
Concha y Toro Wines
14:30 h – Pav. 3 – Sala 3A – Price: 30,00 €
The biggest and most famous Chile wine producer comes explains the reasons behind his sucess.

José de Sousa Classics
16:00 h – Pav. 3 – Sala 3B – Price: 30,00 € – Organized by the winemaker Domingos Soares Franco
A vertical tasting with a classical Alentejano (from the Alentejo) with mythical harvests that still are in the minds of many people.

• José de Sousa 1940
• José de Sousa 1961
• José de Sousa 2004
• José de Sousa Mayor 2001
• JS Trincadeira
• JS Aragonez
• JS Grand Noir
• Inox wine vs barrel wine

Casa de Santar Tasting
17:30 h – Pav. 3 – Sala 3A – Price: 30,00 € – Organized by winemaker Carlos Lucas
A vertical tasting of the classical reserves with an explanation of what’s coming ahead for Casa de Santar.

João Portugal Ramos Wines
19:00 h – Pav 3 – Sala 3B – Price: 30,00 €
An overview of João Ramos (winemaker, prestigious producer) wines.

Openning days
3rd and 4th November (everyone) and 5th November (professionals only).

Location & Map

You can see it on the map.

I’ve added links to all wines on Adegga. This way it’s easier to find the wine in case you want to find people who have the wine, rate or write a tasting note or just add it to your wishlist.