Sandeman – 226 years making history
Text Bruno Mendes
Sandeman’s history began 226 years ago in 1970, when George Sandeman asked his father for a 300£ loan in order to start his trade business of Port and Sherry wines in London.
Rubrics of Others
Herdade de Vale Barqueiros
Text Bruno Mendes
A few kilometers from Alter do Chão we find Herdade de Vale Barqueiros. With an area of around 800 ha it was founded in 1853 and belongs to Comendador Vasco Faria’s family.
Quinta do Vallado
Text Bruno Mendes
It’s one of the oldest and most famous Quintas in the Douro Valley. Built in 1716 it was owned by Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira and remains until today in the family.
Quinta da Murta – A place to uncover
Text Bruno Mendes
Just 25km northeast of Lisbon we can find Quinta da Murta. It’s a remote and protected area with a great diversity of flora and fauna located in Bucelas…
Herdade da Comporta
Text Bruno Mendes
Herdade da Comporta, a property located 1 hour south of Lisbon, on the Alentejo coast, between Alcácer do Sal and Grândola.
Young or old wine? Take your pick
Text João Barbosa | Translation Bruno Ferreira
I often hear old wine get compliments. Praises that I can understand because I like the wine that way.
Wines José de Sousa, prestige and history
Text Bruno Mendes
The dream of producing Alentejo wine using traditional winemaking methods from an estate with history and prestige led José Maria da Fonseca to buy Casa Agrícola José de Sousa Rosado Fernandes
Quinta do Crasto, in the heart of Douro
Text Bruno Mendes
Quinta do Crasto, located in the heart of the Douro between Régua and Pinhão, is owned by the family of Leonor and Jorge Roquette for over a century.
Real Companhia Velha – “Only rags are old”
Text João Barbosa | Translation Jani Dunne
I kept my word and ended the text with the word terroir. Now I promise to end this one with a toast.
