Casa Strega

Join us to create the traditional Água de São João in a personalized glass jar during a social and sensory experience designed to celebrate the beginning of Porto’s most magical night that is also the Summer Solstice.
We’ll welcome you with a complimentary Spritz, served in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.
Each participant will select their own aromatic herbs — including St. John’s Wort, Lavender, and Mugwort — and create a personal Água de São João. Together, we’ll share a simple symbolic ritual and traditional spoken blessing, marking intentions for renewing energies and letting go of what no longer serves us.
After the ritual, the experience continues with an informal Italian BBQ gathering on our nice&fresh terrace, featuring grilled sausages and the famous Caciocavallo Impiccato — a traditional Southern Italian cheese slowly melted over an open flame and served fresh.
As the afternoon turns into evening, we’ll enjoy food, drinks, conversation, and community before Porto’s vibrant São João celebrations.

Price for the experience 15 euros, limited places available.

## 💡 What's Included

• 🍹 Welcome Spritz (at 4:30 pm)
• 🌿 Traditional São João Water Ritual (at 5:00 pm)
• 🫙 Personalized glass jar to take home
• 🌾 St. John’s Wort, Lavender & Mugwort herbs and others
• 🧀 Caciocavallo Impiccato (at 6:00 pm)
• 🕯️ Intimate and limited-capacity experience

This is more than an event — it’s a unique blend of tradition, food, friendship, and celebration.

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### A Wine & Cheese Sensory Experience at Casa Strega

Forget traditional wine tastings.
Red Passion is an interactive sensory experience designed for curious wine lovers who want to discover wine through feeling, perception, and experimentation.

### Discover the Tactile Side of Wine

Before pairing wine and cheese, we will explore the tactile sensations that make each red wine unique:

• Body and texture
• Smoothness and astringency
• Warmth and alcohol perception
• Structure and persistence
• The sensation of tannins on the palate

Understanding these elements will help you experience wine in a completely new way.

### The Wines

We will taste four iconic Italian red wines:

• Syrah
• Pinot Noir
• Chianti
• Barolo

### The Cheeses

Each guest will have the opportunity to pair the wines with four distinctive cheeses:

• Pecorino al Chianti
• Queijo da Serra
• Queijo de Azeitão
• São Jorge

### Experiment, Compare, Discover

This is not a guided search for the "perfect" pairing.
Instead, you will be encouraged to create your own combinations, compare impressions with other participants, and discover how different textures, flavors, and structures interact.
Some pairings may surprise you. Others may challenge your expectations.
The goal is simple: explore, enjoy, and discover your own favorite matches.
📍 Casa Strega
🍷 4 wines | 🧀 4 cheeses | ✨ A unique sensory journey
PRICE 35 €. Limited seats available. Reserve your place and join us for an evening of wine, cheese, and discovery.