Key points
- Avani Ratchada Bangkok is preparing to take wine lovers on a journey into the mountains of Portugal with Wine Play.
- A live jazz duo will provide the musical backdrop, creating a relaxed Friday-night setting on the first floor of Avani Ratchada Bangkok.
- By combining regional wines, thoughtfully paired food, and live jazz, Avani Ratchada Bangkok is bringing the heritage and distinctive flavors of Dão into an approachable evening in the heart of Ratchada.
Dão Discovery Brings Portuguese Mountain Wines to Bangkok
Avani Ratchada Bangkok is preparing to take wine lovers on a journey into the mountains of Portugal with Wine Play: Dão Discovery, a one-night tasting experience at Metro Lounge on Friday, September 4, 2026. Running from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the event will showcase distinctive white and red wines from Dão, one of Portugal’s oldest and most respected wine-producing regions.
Surrounded by mountain ranges that help shelter its vineyards, Dão has developed a winemaking identity shaped by altitude, indigenous grapes, and generations of craftsmanship.
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Guests attending the Bangkok event will have an opportunity to explore those characteristics through a carefully selected collection of wines; this Bangkok Hotel News report highlights an evening designed to be equally appealing to knowledgeable wine enthusiasts and guests simply interested in discovering something different.
Five Wines Showcase the Character of Dão
Central to Dão Discovery will be wines associated with respected regional producers Quinta de Cabriz and União das Adegas Cooperativas do Dão, better known as UDACA. The lineup spans whites and reds, providing an accessible introduction to the diversity of this historic Portuguese region.
Among the whites is Cabriz Reserva Encruzado Branco 2021, produced from Encruzado, Dão’s signature white grape, with citrus freshness, delicate minerality, and an elegant finish. UDACA Colheita Dão Branco 2024 brings bright citrus and stone-fruit aromas together with crisp acidity and the clean mineral character associated with Dão.
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Red wine selections include Cabriz Colheita Selecionada Tinto 2023, blending Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz, and Jaen for ripe fruit, soft tannins, spice, and subtle oak. UDACA Colheita Dão Tinto 2021 offers ripe black-fruit character, firm tannins, and notable freshness, while Adro da Sé Reserva Tinto 2021 adds an elegant expression featuring dark fruit, refined structure, vanilla, and understated oak notes.
Wine, Oysters and Live Jazz at Metro Lounge
The two-hour experience is priced at THB 1,100 net per person, with free-flow wine accompanied by premium cheeses, cold cuts, fresh oysters, and canapés. A live jazz duo will provide the musical backdrop, creating a relaxed Friday-night setting on the first floor of Avani Ratchada Bangkok.
Wine Play is the hotel’s ongoing series exploring wine regions, their origins, traditions, and winemaking stories through informal social evenings. Dão Discovery turns the spotlight toward Portugal’s mountain-grown wines while giving Bangkok diners an opportunity to sample several expressions in one sitting.
For guests interested in Portuguese wine, the September event offers more than a conventional tasting. By combining regional wines, thoughtfully paired food, and live jazz, Avani Ratchada Bangkok is bringing the heritage and distinctive flavors of Dão into an approachable evening in the heart of Ratchada.
For more details or reservations, visit:
https://www.avanihotels.com/th/ratchada-bangkok/offers/wine-play
