Pinhel is preparing to welcome another edition of Beira Interior – Wines & Flavours, an event organised by the Municipality of Pinhel in partnership with the Regional Wine Commission of Beira Interior (CVRBI). It will take place at the Pinhel Logistics Centre over the weekend of 13, 14 and 15 November.

The event was presented to the media at the headquarters of the Regional Wine Commission of Beira Interior, in the city of Guarda. Daniela Capelo, Mayor of Pinhel, was joined by Rodolfo Queirós, President of the CVRBI. Dedicated to the wines and flavours of a region spanning 20 municipalities across the districts of Guarda and Castelo Branco, the event will feature a varied programme including the Wine and Flavours Hall, guided wine tastings, live cooking demonstrations, a wine-paired dinner, a food area and several live music performances.

The wine tastings will be led by Valéria Zeferino, editor of Vinho – Grandes Escolhas magazine; Tiago Macena, Master of Wine; and members of the Portuguese Association of Sommeliers.

The live cooking demonstrations will feature Chef Diogo Rocha of Mesa de Lemos restaurant (Viseu), which has been awarded a Michelin star, and who is also a judge on MasterChef Portugal. The programme will also include Rodrigo Meneses, from the Cozinha em Família project, who will share his passion for traditional Portuguese cuisine, as well as Chef Óscar Geadas of G restaurant (Bragança), also a Michelin-starred establishment.

Another highlight is the discussion, “Flavours with a Story – The Power of Tradition in Promoting Wine and Gastronomy”, with Paulo Abreu (Meia Gaiola), Rodrigo Meneses (Foodie) and the Portuguese Association of Sommeliers.

This year, the event once again welcomes artist Ekaterina Zavodun Pereira, who uses wine as a medium for artistic expression. This time, she will share her knowledge in a masterclass.

This edition will also include a wine-paired dinner, offering a distinctive food-and-wine experience (places are limited).

Beira Interior – Wines & Flavours once again establishes itself as a meeting place for promoting the region’s wines, gastronomy and local produce, showcasing the richness and diversity of the region as a whole.