The sommelier

Vasilii Grebencea

The first Master of Port in Portugal — and one of the country’s top three sommeliers.

№1 Master of Port · Porto, Portugal
Vasilii Grebencea, Master of Port, holding a glass of aged Port
Vasilii Grebencea on stage at the XIX Concurso Nacional de Escanções
On stage · XIX Concurso Nacional de Escanções

The craft

The highest distinction in Port, held for the first time in Portugal.

The Master of Port is the highest distinction awarded for Port wine expertise. Vasilii Grebencea is the first in Portugal to hold it — and one of the country’s top three sommeliers. Every tasting at Dogma is led by someone who has reached the very top of his craft, and who pours it as a conversation rather than a lecture.

Taste with a Master of Port

Recognition

A record, in brief.

  1. 2024 Top 6 · Best Newcomer, worldwide Star Wine List of the Year
  2. 2024 Bronze · 3rd Best Sommelier in Portugal XIX Concurso Nacional de Escanções
  3. 2024 – 26 Red Star · three consecutive years — first in Portugal Star Wine List
  4. 2025 Travellers’ Choice · Top 10% worldwide Tripadvisor
  5. 2025 – 28 Official Ambassador of Porto Sommelier Association of Portugal

Affiliations & credentials

  • Associação dos Escanções de Portugal — member seal

    Portuguese Sommelier Association

  • ASI · Association de la Sommellerie Internationale — member seal

    International Sommelier Association

  • WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust

    WSET

  • Estabelecimento com Escanção · Sommelier

    Portuguese badge for venues with certified sommelier

Sit at the table. Let the wine speak.