Team Building in Portugal – Exciting activity by our nr 1 DMC in Portugal

Team Building in Portugal: Sip, Sniff, and Strategize in the Douro Valley

Nothing says “bonding” more like learning how to appreciate wine while trying not to spill it.

It’s time to swap office chairs for slopes of a vineyard. Portugal’s Douro Valley Wine Challenge brings together teamwork and laughter, while adding a hint of tipsiness, for an unforgettable experience.

Step 1: Rolling Up to the Vineyards

Your team arrives to Portugal’s mesmerizing Douro Valley. True to the description, you\’ll have terraced vineyards on the smooth, rolling hillside of the valley, alongside a river that begs for a slow-motion Instagram reel. You\’ve been, charmed and greeted by local wine experts that emit grapes that have been their longtime companions on wine adventures.

There are three main components that make up the structure of this event: learning, tasting, and of course, competing! The above breaks down the format, but it isn’t quite as simple as it sounds, especially given the context of walking up a steep hill that could be slippery at any moment, working with the warm sunny weather, and your teammate fully leaning into their character role as \”professional dog seeker of fine grapes”.

Step Two: Grapes, Games, and Giggles

The first step involves teams racing their competitors to see who picks the most grapes within one minute, placing the grapes into a container that is held on a scale so that the number can be documented. Pro tip: one can strike a good balance of being speedy AND not squashing the grapes so that the end weight is hilariously decreased. Laughter can be heard from any distance in the vineyard in direct proportion to the number of teammates who are strategizing their scavenger hunt grape picking as “competitors”.

Grab them from the bunches, shove them in your mouth, and as a valid team member, “pass” them to the container. The larger group members who take the role of stern rule enforcers really get a kick out of this. It can be a total win for the team (except for maybe the hygiene of the competition, but where else can winos get their grape picking on full laugh out loud with their coworkers?). Team members strategizing for the win and the laughter and learning are all working.

Step Three: Crushing

The most fun job of all is the grape crushing step where lots of team winos get the total privilege to “make” the “Port” wine of the vineyard. These include team members: keeping the crushing feet in the legal realm of the vineyard. It is so sticky that multiple “I am a true winemaker” moments happen.

It is guaranteed to give every single person on the team at least one moment where they end up saying “I am a true winemaker” as they are slathered in sticky grape juice. It is extremely unlikely that the vineyard can all be finished in one day.

Next comes the blending challenge, wherein teams construct a signature port blend under the guidance of the experts. The challenge, however, is not simply about the taste of the port. The team shall claim points based on creativity, presentation, and a good deal of bluffing. That one teammate claiming that their “secret ingredient” will revolutionize the wine industry? Yes, they are on your team.

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Sip, Evaluate, and Celebrate.

After all the work is done comes the tasting and celebration. Each team presents their blend of wine, embellished with grandiose lines like, “noted with sun-kissed lemon, and hints of midweek motivation, with an aftertaste of pure triumph.” The wine is judged by real winemakers who taste and, with controlled hilarity, nod and chuckle as they attempt to pour their preciously blended creations into their spit cups.

At the end of the day, yes, one team does win, but truly, everyone wins. Everyone wins with their contented bellies, joyful hearts, and rosy cheeks. Over a wine tasting that featured local cheese, various bread, and olives, everyone continued to laugh and craft stories.

Why This Works

• Collaboration is needed as we partake in all parts of the wine-making process, from grape picking to blending the wine.
• Creativity is in the air while we make the unique combinations of ingredients to make the wine that we’ll name.
• Fun is guaranteed and is characterized by the chaos that ensues and the load of memories we’ll make together.
• Cultural immersion is achieved because of the experience and the true Portuguese heritage that we will get to embrace in the breathtaking and renowned region.

By the time we finish the experience, the port will have turned from a happy hour drink to a wine that gets appreciated at all hours. Along with the authentic port, your team will leave the celebration in Douro Valley with a unique bond and memories that will last a lifetime.

Portugal’s Douro Valley is a renowned and exceptional destination that also brings a unique opportunity for creative playground for the entire team. This is the experience for your team if immersive and delicious wine, paired with creative laughter and a touch of competitive spirit is wanted.

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