Workshops “Agri-food Products of Baixo Tâmega”

**WORKSHOPS “AGRI-FOOD PRODUCTS OF BAIXO TÂMEGA”

**Bakery and Confectionery, Gastronomy and Wine sectors

19 and 20 June 2017

Free entry, registration required

CONTACT:

Julieta Oliveira

Email: geral@aeamarante.pt

Tel. 255 410 240

19 June

AGRI-FOOD PRODUCTS OF BAIXO TÂMEGA – ACCOUNTS FROM BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE REGION

Bakery and Confectionery sector

VENUE: Rua Seara 4630 – 195 Freixo – MARCO DE CANAVESES

Lat.: 41.165306 (ddo) Long.: -8.152056 (ddo)

TIME: 10:00 – 12:30

Guest specialists:

Maria Emília Teixeira learned to bake broa when she was still very young and has extensive experience in making home-made maize bread. It was as an adult that the product became the family business. Maria Emília Teixeira will demonstrate how the product is made while sharing her experience and know-how.

Ricardo Ribeiro took on the Confeitaria da Ponte project as a native of Amarante who loves his city, and since 2010 he has devoted himself exclusively to running the business. He will share the know-how acquired in the confectionery sector, as well as his commitment to a project that has been extremely rewarding in his professional life.

Gastronomy sector

VENUE: Pensão Borges – Rua Camões, 304 – BAIÃO

Lat.: 41.160705 (ddo) Long.: – 8.035791 (ddo)

TIME: 15:00 – 17:30

Guest specialists:

António Pinto is the owner of Pensão e Residencial Borges, as well as of the Eça de Queirós Foundation, also known as Casa de Tormes. His professional career includes extensive experience in Gastronomy and he will open the doors of his restaurant to share his experience and knowledge.

**Social dinner

**A dinner will be held for workshop participants.

VENUE: Restaurante de Tormes at the Eça de Queirós Foundation, for workshop participants.

Lat.: 41.125056 (ddo) Long.: -8.004694 (ddo)

Time: 19:00

Menu: Starters. Soup. Broad bean rice with browned chicken. Dessert. Regional wine.

Cost: €15.00

20 June

Wine sector

VENUE: CAVES DA CERCA – N15, 493 – AMARANTE

Lat.: 41.293974 Long.: – 8.0991893

TIME: 15:00 – 17:30

Guest specialists:

Nídia Martins is an oenologist by training and has worked with Caves da Cerca for 15 years. She has extensive experience across every aspect of wine production and will provide a guided visit to the vineyard as well as sharing knowledge of the business in situ.

Hugo Magalhães works in trade and distribution in the wine sector and will share knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Differentiating the sector's distribution channels;

• The importance of pricing;

• Marketing strategies.

Register here: https://goo.gl/forms/4AFPSnium6du5yuh1