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.
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
Harvest after harvest Herdade do Rocim has been gaining a remarkable consistency in its wines. The detail and good taste have taken over that homestead, close to Vidigueira.
Text Ilkka Sirén
Seasons provide a wide range of opportunities to drink different kinds of wines. Here in Finland you can see what time of the year it is from what people are drinking.
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
Sometimes with the eagerness to write on the new products in the market or the endless wines that make our delights,
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
In 1369 the Avillez family settled up in Portalegre, instituting several majorats.
Text Ilkka Síren
Finding a decent bottle of Portuguese wine in Finland is easier said than done.
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
The Druid’s figure, associated to Celtic mythology, held the wisdom of words, writing and cure. Specialist in magic,
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
The Druid’s figure, associated to Celtic mythology, held the wisdom of words, writing and cure. Specialist in magic,
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
At Monte da Ravasqueira (Arraiolos), in 2002, it was decided that a set of pomegranate trees (occupying a 5 hectares area)
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
At Monte da Ravasqueira (Arraiolos), in 2002, it was decided that a set of pomegranate trees (occupying a 5 hectares area)
Text Ilkka Sirén
It’s been quite a year. It was supposed to be a fairly relaxed one but turned out to be one of the busiest. I visited Portugal 7 times last year!
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
Of strong implementation in Madeira’s regional market, J. Faria & Filhos, Lda. only started to commercialize Madeira wine in 1993 despite being founded in 1949
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
Of strong implementation in Madeira’s regional market, J. Faria & Filhos, Lda. only started to commercialize Madeira wine in 1993 despite being founded in 1949
