Learn about port and the Douro at your own pace using our 18-episode video series hosted by our port educator Isabel Monteiro. Join us on this exciting journey and immerse yourself in the key topics about port, including: the history, terroir, sustainable initiatives, ageing process, serves, cocktails, pairings and much more!
A new educational initiative for wine professionals and wine lovers. Discover the wonders of Port and the Douro! Brought to you by the Port-mad people at
Symington Family Estates.
Coming soon: The Essentials video course
Training and workshops
Our training modules can be delivered online or in-person by a professional Port wine educator.
School of Port — The Essentials
Our first training module is a short workshop for wine trade professionals, including people working in distributors, retailers, and bars/restaurants.
This module can be delivered online or in-person by a professional port wine educator.
This module can be delivered online or in-person by a professional port wine educator.
Course contents:
- 1. Port in the 21st century
- 2. The history of port
- 3. The Douro Valley
- 4. The vintage
- 5. Port ageing
- 6. Port styles
- 7. How to serve (and store) port
- 8. Port pairings
- 9. How to sell port (on-trade)
- 10. How to sell port (off-trade)
Join us on Instagram
- • Short videos
- • Live tastings
- • Expert Q&As
- • Mini Masterclasses
@schoolofport