Poças: A New Era of Douro Wines With a Little Je Sais Quoi
Text Sarah Ahmed
Port is so emblematic of Portugal that it’s hard to believe that Poças Junior one of only a handful of Port Houses which has remained in the same family…
Rubrics of wines
The classic BSE, 2014 edition
Text João Barbosa | Translation Jani Dunne
I have watched oenologists debate the difficulties in producing large amounts and small amounts.
Porto Cruz, an Ever Expanding Company…
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
It may belong to a big French drinks producer and distributor, but this is a very successful Portuguese company.
VZ, a brand with the history of Douro
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Jani Dunne
In 1780, Van Zeller’s & Co was established as a Port wine company. They sold wine until 1930.
In the Bairrada Region, a Producer With a Great Tradition
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
I remember many years ago, in cafés in Lisbon, it was customary to order “A bica (espresso) and a São Domingos!”
Let’s Celebrate With Madeira
Text Ilkka Síren
Lovebirds. The most delightful poultry of them all. Sparkling wine has been the lovey-dovey drink of choice since pretty much forever.
Grandes Quintas Colheita Red 2012
Text João Barbosa | Translation Jani Dunne
I know Casa d’Arrochela since 2010, when I was sent samples of Grandes Quintas Colheita Red 2007 and Grandes Quintas Reserva Red 2007.
The two Arinto wines by Marquês de Marialva
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Jani Dunne
Following an earlier article, which focused on the topic of white wines produced in Portugal, I shall now highlight two beautiful examples from Bairrada.
Fish + White Wine = Portugal
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Jani Dunne
Portugal is currently the country with the greatest annual intake of fish per person in the European Union, and the third in the world after Iceland and Japan.
