Summertime Rosé
Text Ilkka Síren
Summer is approaching. At least that’s what they say. We have had a very cool start to the summer season here in Finland.
Rubrics of Still Wine (Table Wine)
Quinta da Pacheca Colheita White 2014
Text João Barbosa | Translation Jani Dunne
I often get phone calls – this happens to everybody that writes about wine – and sometimes at quite inconvenient times
A Winning Project in The Alentejo Interior
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
This exemplary rural unit is located in the Alentejo interior, south of Beja, and it belongs to a German group.
Alfeu, a grandon’s tribute to his grandfather
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Jani Dunne
Thanks to Grandpa Alfeu and his dedication to vineyards and to the field, his grandson João Amado, founder of Amado Wines, felt inspired to begin a new adventure: producing his own wine.
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…
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.
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.
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.