Created little over 40 years ago, in Spain, Club del Gourmet travelled over to Lisbon when the Spanish retail group decided to internationalise and opened the first department store in Portugal, in Avenida António Augusto de Aguiar, Lisbon.

Just like the department store itself, Club del Gourmet opened its doors on November 16, 2001. Initially located right next to the Supermarket, on the semi-basement, the 26 December 2017 meant a new lease of life for our premium grocery store.

On that day, Club del Gourmet definitely moved to its new home, on Floor 7 in El Corte Inglés, Lisbon, joining the then already existing Cafeteria. Together with Restaurant Las Nubes, the Gourmet Experience space – food court with signature cuisine restaurants and several chefs with a Michelin star –, the Wine Bar and the Rooftop, it creates an idyllic one-of-a-kind space in any shopping mall or department store in the country.

Providing a unique culinary experience dedicated to the finest delicacies of Portuguese gastronomy, customers can taste some internationally famous brands such as Ruinart, Cipriani, Cognac Hennessy, Neuhaus, Dom Pérignon, Pêra Manca, Barca Velha and Perrier Jouët, among others…

To be noted that, just like in Lisbon, the excellence of Club del Gourmet can also be enjoyed in El Corte Inglés Gaia Porto.

Increasingly sought after by international customers who visit El Corte Inglés, here are some suggestions from our experts:

OUR SUGGESTIONS

Cheese:

· Truffled Raclette Pochat&Fils

A French Raclette made with cow’s milk from the Savoie area, flavoured with truffle and matured for at least 6 weeks, which adds a unique flavour. An excellent side dish for cold meats or boiled potatoes.

· Rogue River Blue

Blue cheese from the Rogue Valley, in the State of Oregon, USA, made with organic cow’s milk with minimum 9 to 12-month maturation. It is topped with vine leaves soaked in pear liqueur. This is a distinctive blue cheese with a creamy, velvety texture and a mild flavour.

· Sheep’s Cheese Summum

Cheese made with sheep’s milk from the area of Zamora, Spain, lengthily matured for 24 months. This is an intense cheese, with a grainy texture, therefore, excellent to go with full-bodied red wines with a higher tannin concentration.

Chocolates:

· Pralines Neuhaus – Belgian Excellence in Chocolate

World widely renowned for its excellence, Neuhaus brand takes the concept of chocolate to a luxury level. Their handmade pralines offer an unrivalled tasting experience, combining premium ingredients and decades of Belgian tradition. For those looking to surprise with refinement and supreme quality, Neuhaus is definitely the right choice.

· Chocolates Pedaços de Cacau – The Flavour of Dark Chocolate to Share

For the true dark chocolate lovers, we suggest the 20-chocolate box by Pedaços de Cacau. Made with cocoa selected from the best international regions, each unit is handmade in Portugal, and offers intense flavour, perfect to be enjoyed in good company. This selection is ideal to share special moments, combining the richness of the cocoa with a passion for national tradition.

· Dolfin – dark chocolate bar with ginger – The Art of Belgian Gourmet Chocolate

Experience the exquisite flavour of Dolfin chocolates, a Belgian brand renowned for their quality and creativity. Each chocolate bar is a harmonious fusion of natural ingredients and authentic flavours, creating sophisticated combinations that can delight the most demanding palates. Ideal for those who appreciate exclusivity and the true gourmet chocolate, Dolfin makes every tasting a special moment.

Wines:

· Red Wine Quinta do Noval Reserva 2021

Intense and concentrated, with a fine structure of tannins, it stands out for its delicacy, one of the distinctive traits of the Quinta do Noval style. This is the outcome of a strict selection of the best batches produced in our estate in a certain year. Delicious as a young wine, it also matures well in a cellar. An authentic Douro wine!

· White Wine Muxagat Xistos Altos Rabigato 2021

This wine has a good mineral character and smokey aromas. It also offers fresh aromas of flowers and white fruits. In the mouth, it is a little salty and mineral, typical of the Rabigato grape variety, with concentration and prolonged acidity. A wine with great aging potential, but great company for right here and right now!

· Red Wine Herdade do Peso Parcelas 2018

The Nature of each soil. Herdade do Peso Parcelas reflects each year a selected part of Peso. Our in-depth knowledge of each vineyard allows us to identify the patches that were most favoured by nature each season. An authentic and pure product of the soil vinified with minimal intervention. It is the fruit of a passion that can only be experienced by treading the soil, caring for the grapes, and treating the winery as our own home.

Fortified wines:

· Vasques de Carvalho 20 Year Port

20 Year Tawny Port from Vasques de Carvalho, aged in wood, is a fruity and complex wine that reveals the perfect balance between elegance and evolution. Amber in colour with hints of orange, it is fresh, sweet and velvety in the mouth, revealing an extraordinary bouquet on the nose, marked by aromas of toasted vanilla, nuts, spices and jams. An irresistible classic!

· 20 Year Moscatel Bacalhôa Roxo

Following the traditional practices of winemaking in the Moscatel region, the wine and the spirits remain in contact with the skins, macerating, for the following winter. After the wine has been transferred and the masses have been pressed, it will fill oak barrels, many of which have been previously used for ageing Malt Whisky. This generous Moscatel Roxo from the 2002 harvest is the sixth 20-year-old Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal Superior. A star that makes this region shine brighter!

· Madeira Verdelho 2010

More than just a wine, we have brought unconventional innovation while maintaining all the tradition of one of the most versatile wines in the world! Exuberant and concentrated... with oysters or game meat dishes, Verdelho is a perfect match for your gourmet evenings.