A CULTURAL DISTRICT
WITH A WOW FACTOR

WOW is a huge new cultural district where everyone is welcome. In the historic heart of Vila Nova de Gaia, just a short distance from the centre of Porto, and the Douro River, WOW pays homage to culture, history and Portugal's main industries.  

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Masterclass - Riedel Veloce, a Leveza do Prazer

Dec
2
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Tasting
Workshop

Riedel Wine Glass Experience, Shape Matters

Dec
14
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Tasting
Workshop

New Year's Eve

Dec
31
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1
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1828

The best steakhouse in Portugal
The best steakhouse in Portugal

Mira Mira by Ricardo Costa

Portuguese gastronomy & fine dining
Portuguese gastronomy & fine dining

Root & Vine

The most WOW flexitarian in this city
The most WOW flexitarian in this city

T&C

The taste of typical Portuguese cuisine
The taste of typical Portuguese cuisine

Golden Catch

The best fish and seafood on our coast
The best fish and seafood on our coast

PIP

Delicious meals to share with the family
Delicious meals to share with the family

Angel's Share

Your new favorite wine & cocktail bar
Your new favorite wine & cocktail bar

Vinte Vinte Café Flores

Where chocolate is king
Where chocolate is king

Vinte Vinte Café Gaia

Where chocolate is king
Where chocolate is king

1828

The best steakhouse in Portugal
The best steakhouse in Portugal

Mira Mira by Ricardo Costa

Portuguese gastronomy & fine dining
Portuguese gastronomy & fine dining

Root & Vine

The most WOW flexitarian in this city
The most WOW flexitarian in this city

T&C

The taste of typical Portuguese cuisine
The taste of typical Portuguese cuisine

Golden Catch

The best fish and seafood on our coast
The best fish and seafood on our coast

PIP

Delicious meals to share with the family
Delicious meals to share with the family

Angel's Share

Your new favorite wine & cocktail bar
Your new favorite wine & cocktail bar

Vinte Vinte Café Flores

Where chocolate is king
Where chocolate is king

Vinte Vinte Café Gaia

Where chocolate is king
Where chocolate is king
Attendees at a World of Wine workshop enjoying a guided tasting of rare and exceptional wines, immersing themselves in the rich flavors and aromas.
WE CRAFT GREAT EXPERIENCES
TWS

THE WINE SCHOOL

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The Wine School offers a versatile range of tastings, pairings workshops, and WSET courses, led by experienced wine educators. Whether you're a beginner looking to develop a foundational understanding or an experienced enthusiast seeking to expand your expertise, The Wine School provides a dynamic and immersive environment to nurture your passion for wine.

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A beautifully set table with a wine bottle, glass, and wine accessories, exuding elegance and sophistication.

Explore all

Your Senses

We encourage experiential learning, tasting, all while having fun doing so. We value the knowledge that is shared. Our team is both highly skilled and passionate about the topics they cover, whether it's wine or chocolate. Discover all the workshops and tastings you can experience at WOW - come explore each of your senses!

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WSET CERTIFICATIONS

The Wine School is certified to teach Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) courses. The Wine School offers Levels 1 and 2 of the Wine Certification in Portuguese and English and is the first to offer sessions in English in Portugal.

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Demistify Wine

A series of mini-workshops and walk-in tastings that follow the motto of 'Demystifying Wine'. Divided here into four themes, always accompanied by our experienced wine educator

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Chocolatinhos

In the "CHOCOLATINHOS" Workshops, especially created for children between 4 and 12 years old, we will teach how to make Cake Pops (Level 1) and Chocolate Tablets (Level 2), customised in a fun way.

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Pairing: CHOCOLATE AND PORT WINE

Embark on a unique journey of aromas and flavours. By the end of the workshop, participants will have learned how to taste chocolate, appreciate its quality, understand the production methods used in crafting chocolate and Port Wine, how to taste Port Wine, what makes it the perfect pairing and how to pair certain chocolate and Port Wine to create the perfect experience.

Panoramic view of WOW.

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a wow event!

WOW likes to welcome people and knows how to do it pretty well. Plan and make your event no matter the theme, purpose or number of people.

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