Two magnates
Text João Barbosa | Translation Jani Dunne
Abel Pereira da Fonseca was a prosperous wine dealer. In 1906, he opened a trading post in Poço do Bispo – away from touristic routes.
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Portuguese wines support a social do in Brazil
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
Portuguese wines have been growing strong in the Brazilian market, not only because of the excellent work that many producers of various dimensions have carried out
Quinta da Leda Vintage 1990, the first Quinta da Leda
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Jani Dunne
In 1979, the old Casa Ferreirinha, or a. A. Ferreira, in continuing the Ferreira family tradition…
Esporão Verdelho 2004, from the cellar to the table
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Jani Dunne
In my early oenophile days, I acquired the habit of long-term wine saving in my cellar.
Pormenor: The Devil is in the Detail
Text Sarah Ahmed
“Pormenor” means “detail” in English. Evidently, Pedro Coelho has indeed paid attention to the detail and done his homework.
The time when there were (almost) zero brands of wine in Portugal
Text João Barbosa | Translation Jani Dunne
I’m old! It’s true! No matter how much I call a guy “dude”, the truth is I’m the same as my dad…
Gaveto restaurant, a reference in seafood restaurants
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
“Gaveto” restaurant started off as a seafood eatery in Matosinhos – yet another one. It was bought by Manuel Pinheiro in 1984.
Barão de Vilar LBV 2010
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Jani Dunne
We’re already deep into Autumn, the time when days grow shorter and time seems to slow down.
Camelo restaurant – a Minho classic with proper regional food…
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
It’s been over 25 years since the Camelo family opened this great eatery in Santa Marta de Portuzelo, on national road no. 202 a few miles away from Viana do Castelo.
Quinta de Foz de Arouce Vinhas Velhas de Santa Maria 2005
Text João Barbosa | Translation Jani Dunne
The weight of glass upsets me. I’m very likely the first writer to start a wine chronicle like this.
Wine and art bond (Aliança) in the heart of Bairrada
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
Aliança has belonged to the Bacalhôa group for some time now. It has successfully maintained and refined its very own identity.
Casa da Passarella, a day at the harvests
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Jani Dunne
During our visit to the historic Casa da Passarella in Dão – with Serra da Estrela in the background – we literally rolled our sleeves back to work on this producer’s oldest vines.
Ferreira 10-year-old White Port
Text Ilkka Sirén
I live in a city. I grew up in the countryside but couldn’t see myself living anywhere else than the concrete embrace of my city.
Three fresh Fiuza wines, one in each colour
Text João Barbosa | Translation Jani Dunne
I am a traditionalist, but not an old-fashioned member of the Taliban.
The New Chryseia 2013…
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
This time, the Prats & Symington partnership, between the Symington family and French oenologist Bruno Prats
