Monte da Ravasqueira and the unusual wines
Text João Barbosa | Translation Jani Dunne
The wine growing history in Monte da Ravasqueira goes far back. Work on the vine started in 1998.
Rubrics of Still Wine (Table Wine)
António Madeira Branco as good as ever
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Jani Dunne
Sometimes, going back in time becomes essential to prolonging something long forgotten; in this case, resorting to the past for methods and ideas
A Taste of Alentejo at London’s New Portal to Portugal
Text Sarah Ahmed
It was a thrill to present a tasting on behalf of the Alentejo Wine Commission at one of London’s hottest new restaurants, Taberna do Mercado.
A Taste of Alentejo at London's New Portal to Portugal
Text Sarah Ahmed
It was a thrill to present a tasting on behalf of the Alentejo Wine Commission at one of London’s hottest new restaurants, Taberna do Mercado.
Herdade do Sobroso, Alentejo wines with a special temper
Text João Barbosa | Translation Jani Dunne
My memory is not what it used to be, but I can still remember visiting Herdade do Sobroso a few years ago, when everything was still setting off.
Quinta da Touriga-Chã, the Douro Superior at its fullest…
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
Not only did Jorge Rosas inherit this beautiful piece of land, but an entire genetic heritage, as well as the story of a family with ties to Douro, and to the production of quality wines.
Vale dos Ares is a Consensual Alvarinho
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Jani Dunne
I went back to my origins, to the land where I was born (Vila Viçosa), and this is where I have been spending the last few days, enjoying a sort of mini-holiday.
In Pêra Manca Kingdom – Cartuxa
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Jani Dunne
After nearly 15 years, I return to Adega da Cartuxa; on the other side of the wall, Mosteiro da Cartuxa has been housing Carthusian monks since 1598.
Adega de Borba Garrafeira red 2009
Text João Barbosa | Translation Jani Dunne
When cooperative cellars emerged, they brought with them concerns about quality, which at the time were unheard of in Portugal.