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Oh, that view from Vallado
I’ve visited Quinta do Vallado only twice, but both visits left an impression. They’re a fine producer of both Port as well as unfortified Douro wines and in fact they make one of the few VVOP wines that I’ve tasted. This is, “Very, Very, Old Port” which is, as the name implies, quite old and in this specific instance, the wine has a blend that’s 44% from 100+ year-old wine and includes a scoop of 1888 wine (akin to El Grifo in Lanzarote.) Then there’s another 40% that’s ‘merely’ 80 […] For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription.
by Miquel Hudin8 viewsportuguese-winesdouroportquinta-do-vallado - news
25 Years of UNESCO: How Wine Tourism Transformed Portugal’s Douro Valley
Portugal’s Douro Valley is marking 25 years as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and new figures demonstrate just how significant wine tourism has become to the region’s economy. When the Alto Douro Wine Region was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in December 2001, the designation recognised a cultural landscape shaped by centuries of viticulture, […] The post 25 Years of UNESCO: How Wine Tourism Transformed Portugal’s Douro Valley appeared first on Liz Palmer .
by liz admin4 viewsportportugalwinewine-and-food-pairingswine-economicswine-marketing - news
The broad view for Wines of Portugal
The first part of my trip to Porto for Alive Taste this summer was, to put it mildly, mind-blowingly hot–and this is from someone who lives on the Mediterranean side of the Iberian Peninsula. Thankfully, the initial day only saw brief kisses of the actually heat outside as I quickly hopped from plane to waiting car to hotel to bus and eventually finding my way to the “World of Wine” center created by Taylor Fladgate. Abbreviated as WOW, it absolutely lives up to its name with an intricate complex of […] For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription.
by Miquel Hudin15 viewseventsfeaturesportuguese-winesalentejoalgarvemadeira - news
Reinventing the wine
Unlike most other alcohols, selling wine over the last half century has required not just branding, but a narrative, and despite being very aware of this, wine has never actually managed to fully control its own narrative. You can see this when it was all fun and games being an excellent part of the Mediterranean Diet. Back then, wine was viewed as the ‘healthy’ booze for a healthy lifestyle. But once the bottomless mouth holes on The Socials, along with the some of the most corrupt/boring politicians in recent history started decrying wine (as well as alcohol in general) as ‘evil’, that whole narrative unraveled like silk lingerie, machine washed on the cotton cycle. Thus, despite wine never being better made as well as very accessible to all levels of income, consumption of wine has been in a freefall ever since we emerged from the darkest days of the pandemic.…
by Miquel Hudin18 viewsfeaturesportuguese-winesport - news
How to drink fortified wines in the summer
Just add ice...
by Victoria Daskal15 viewsfortified-winesherryportwinewine-regionswestern-europe - news
2024 Port Vintage Declaration
The 2024 Port Vintage Declaration is always an event. In the modern era, it has become rarer still. Which is why this week’s release of the 2024 Vintage Ports — the first full general declaration since 2017 — feels genuinely interesting. London Tasting Day, Christies, St James. Port’s grandees assemble. We were fortunate to taste […]
by David Porter24 viewsportvintage-portvintage-port-2024 - news
Why the Queen of Mexican Bread Concha is making a comeback and How to Pair it
The Concha Mexican Bread Comeback: Why the Queen of Pan Dulce is the Ultimate Pairing Partner with Port By Martha Cisneros Paja. In this article, I’ll be sharing everything you need to know about Concha Mexican Bread. If you click on any of the links I might obtain a small share for the sale which […] This post Why the Queen of Mexican Bread Concha is making a comeback and How to Pair it was posted on WineDivaa .
by winedivaa23 viewswinepairingfood-and-winemexican-breadmodern-maridajeportwines-of-portugal - news
How A Port Vintage Is Declared
April 23 is St. George’s Day, but what does that have to do with declaring a Port vintage? And what goes into the declaration of a vintage? And for that matter, what in the world does it mean to have a vintage for Port wine “declared,” anyway? These questions and many more are answered by […] The post How A Port Vintage Is Declared appeared first on Wine 365 .
by Joe Janish21 viewspodcastportugaltaylor-fladgatevintage-portadrian-bridgeport - news
Porto’s Historic “Factory House” Opens After 236 Years: A Rare Wine Tourism Experience Inside the Heart of the Port Trade
A New Chapter in Porto’s Wine Tourism Evolution The Factory House in Porto has opened its doors to visitors for the first time in its 236-year history. Long regarded as one of Europe’s most exclusive wine institutions, the opening represents a rare convergence of heritage preservation and experiential tourism, offering access not simply to a […] The post Porto’s Historic “Factory House” Opens After 236 Years: A Rare Wine Tourism Experience Inside the Heart of the Port Trade appeared first on Liz Palmer .
by liz admin21 viewsarticlesglobal-wine-evemtsglobal-wine-tourism-intelligence-briefingportportugaltourism - news
Buy Graham’s Vintage Port Bond 2026 | Official UK Retailer | Christening & Wedding Gift – Fareham Wine Cellar
Single Bottle & 6 Bottle Port Bond Options Available Are you looking to buy a Graham’s Vintage Port Bond 2026? Fareham Wine Cellar offers this exclusive Vintage Port buying opportunity, perfect for celebrating births, christenings, and weddings with a truly memorable gift. At Fareham Wine Cellar, we’re proud to be an official UK stockist of […] The post Buy Graham’s Vintage Port Bond 2026 | Official UK Retailer | Christening & Wedding Gift – Fareham Wine Cellar appeared first on Fareham Wine Cellar .
by Dominic Lockyer20 viewsgrahams-portgrahams-vintage-port-bondport-winebirth-year-presentbirthday-presentchristening-present - news
How Dow’s 2018 LBV Port Elevates Any Holiday Dessert Board
Some bottles don’t just enhance dessert—they become dessert. The Dow 2018 Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port is exactly that kind of wine: beautifully structured, aromatically expressive, and wonderfully easy to serve. And if your holiday entertaining style leans toward elegant simplicity, pairing this LBV with artisan Dubai dark chocolate might just be your next hosting... Read More
by Martin D. Redmond21 viewswine2018-dow-s-late-bottle-vintage-port2018-dow-s-lbv-portdessert-boardlate-bottle-vintage-portport - news
A Guide to Port Wine: History, Styles, and Modern Trends
Introduction Looking at the hilly municipality of Gaia (as Vilanova de Gaia is known) across the river from downtown Porto city, the historic Port house names are illuminated in big letters on boards, breaking through the rolling mist. Port, a fortified wine known for its long aging ability, is by far the best-known cultural asset […] The post A Guide to Port Wine: History, Styles, and Modern Trends appeared first on Cellar Tours .
by Barnaby Eales20 viewsportugalportportuguese-wine