On 9th October, Lousitânea is once again holding an Alambicada at the Alembic and Oven Centre of the Claro Family, in the Aldeia do Xisto of Aigra Velha, which will demonstrate the process of how “bagaceira” is turned into brandy. The programme also includes a workshop on making broa cornbread, using the existing oven in the village. At the end, there will be a cornbread and brandy tasting. The event will be accompanied by ethnographic entertainment to the sound of the concertina.
Programme
- 10am: Meeting in Aigra Velha
- 10.30am:
- Flavouring the Bagaceira brandy and explaining the process
- Broa cornbread Workshop
- Village entertainment to the sound of the concertina
- Brandy and broa cornbread tasting - 2.30pm: Farewell
Registration, involving a fee of 12 euros, should be made by 3 October, via email to projectos.lousitanea@gmail.com or by calling +351 969 847 852 or +351 235 778 644.
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