Quinta da Pacheca – The Essence of Wine Tourism
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
The history of this farm goes back a long way. It is part of the history of wine and has belonged in the Serpa Pimentel family for 4 generations.
José Silva
Wine Writer
José Silva
Wine Writer
Frequent participation in the organization of Wine&Food events (e.g. Commissar of “Port Wine Fest” 2012 and 2013 wine event);
Extensive experience in wine tasting and gastronomic review;
Judge in national and regional wine competitions and in Revista de Vinhos’ annual competition (“A Escolha da Imprensa”);
Writer in the Wine and Gastronomic field;
National media recognition associated with his presence in radio and television programs and hosting the wine television program, “A Hora de Baco”.
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London – Mecca of Wine
Text José Silva | Translation Bruno Ferreira
Out of all capitals of the old Europe, London surely stands out as the place where the great wines of the world pass by. A kind of stock market of wines which flow there from all corners of the world.
Mendi Restaurant – 18 years of well serving
Text José Silva | Translation Bruno Ferreira
It’s already an institution of Porto’s city. For 18 years operating in the same place, on that pedestrian alley that runs alongside the Crown Plaza hotel (formerly Tiara).
Foz Velha's Chef Marco Gomes with his new "Casa do Marco”
Text José Silva | Translation Bruno Ferreira
Marco Gomes was born in Alfândega da Fé, Trás-os-Montes. He studied in Bragança, graduated quite early and started an effulgent journey that led him to hotels and restaurants all over the country:
Foz Velha’s Chef Marco Gomes with his new “Casa do Marco”
Text José Silva | Translation Bruno Ferreira
Marco Gomes was born in Alfândega da Fé, Trás-os-Montes. He studied in Bragança, graduated quite early and started an effulgent journey that led him to hotels and restaurants all over the country:
Anselmo Mendes, producer and oenologist
Text José Silva | Translation Bruno Ferreira
Even though his origins are in Monção, Anselmo Mendes eventually ended up settling in Melgaço, in 1997. He bought a property where in addition to a
"Cozinha do Manel" Restaurant, twenty five years serving good food
Text José Silva | Translation Bruno Ferreira
It’s one of Porto’s city classic restaurants and recently celebrated twenty five years of activity.
“Cozinha do Manel” Restaurant, twenty five years serving good food
Text José Silva | Translation Bruno Ferreira
It’s one of Porto’s city classic restaurants and recently celebrated twenty five years of activity.
Caxena Restaurant
Text José Silva | Translation Bruno Ferreira
It is in an unlikely place that we find this restaurant that would fit into any inland or coast city.
Quinta da Serra Hotel
Text José Silva | Translation Bruno Ferreira
Up high in Jardim da Serra, on a mountainous area with winding streets, the landscape exhales a different kind of beauty,
Narcissus Fernandesii, simplicity and sophistication hand in hand
Text José Silva
It’s a very recent five star hotel, in Vila Viçosa, deep in the Alentejo interior, in a region with a big marble production.
Quinta do Convento da Nª Sª da Visitação – Vineyards with a view to the sea..
Text José Silva
Located up in the mountain of Montejunto, not far from the sea, this estate belongs to the Lisbon wine region. And it’s from that sea that the sub-region of Óbidos receives a direct influence of strong, fresh and salty winds as well as a good solar exposure.