Biodynamic Wine by Monty Waldin
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Bruno Ferreira
It is the latest pearl added to the already wide range of books devoted to the world of wine with the seal of the publisher Infinite Ideas.
João Pedro de Carvalho
Wine Writer
João Pedro de Carvalho
Wine Writer
João is the first Portuguese wine blogger since 2005 and founder of the Portuguese wine blogger movement;
His blog was the first Portuguese blog to have a link at eRobertParker.com;
He was a judge in Revista de Vinhos’ annual competition (“A Escolha da Imprensa”) and also in the Alentejo wine competition, called “Melhores Vinhos do Alentejo Engarrafados”;
He was a writer for 2 Portuguese wine magazines (Tribuna Douro e Divinum);
Recommended by the Brazilian magazine Prazeres da Mesa (category Drinking Well – Wine): First wine blogger organizing a wine event in Portugal (Vinum – Alentejo);
Awarded best wine blog in the Year 2012 by W-Prémios of Aníbal Coutinho.
All articles
Aromas of Cidrô, the novelties of Real Companhia Velha
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
Real Companhia Velha’s portefolio of wines produced at Quinta de Cidrô is based on a surprising collection of domestic and foreign grape varieties.
Quinta de Pancas, a classic’s reborn
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
I’m still in my little tour through the beautiful Quintas around the city of Lisbon. This time I went to visit the prestigious Quinta de Pancas that has been placing so much and such good wine on the table of consumers in recent decades.
Soalheiro – Alma Mater
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
A history that began in the 70s when João António Cerdeira with the support of his father, António Esteves Ferreira, planted the first vineyard of Alvarinho.
Quinta dos Plátanos, on the route of the Classics
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
Quinta dos Plátanos is part of the Extremedura’s Viticultural Region, with Alenquer Designation of Origin. It’s one of the oldest Quintas in Alenquer municipality and is located in the Aldeia Galega de Merceana.
Dona Berta wines, the lasting of a will
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
Let’s take a jump to the Douro Superior, to Freixo do Numão where Dona Berta’s wine cellar is based. For years this wine’s brand image was the charismatic producer who I remember with longing, Eng. Hernâni Verdelho.
Quinta da Gândara
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
This white wine comes from the Sociedade Agrícola de Mortágua (Agricultural Society of Mortágua) and was produced at Quinta da Gândara, founded in 1756.
Tasting the History: Frasqueira Soares Franco
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
In the adventures and misadventures of an oenophile there are moments that mark our journey, and this is almost always because of one or more unforgettable wines.
Arundel, around the lands of Pavia with Joaquim Arnaud
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
Joaquim Arnaud is a name that has been around since 1883 and that has been passed on from generation to generation as tradition.
Lua Cheia em Vinhas Velhas in the Douro
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
In a market where supply is increasingly getting higher and the quality is a common ground for the wines of Portugal, it’s becoming increasingly complicated to keep up pace with all the producers, brands or projects.
Blackett – Dated Ports or the path of temptation…
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
I have indeed a big crush by Port wine, and more specifically by dated Tawnies. The ladder or path of temptation and damnation that the 10, 20, 30 or over 40 years represent, is for me a paradise without end.
Quintas de Melgaço – QM Homenagem Reserva 2014
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
Today we head towards the beautiful region of Vinho Verde where the grape variety Alvarinho is queen.