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Venakki Distillery, Alpiarça, Portugal
Portugal is known for its hospitable people, amazing seafood and gorgeous tiled buildings – not known for whisky, though Jay at Venakki is trying to change that. We visited the country in 2023 when our son was about 8 months old and as expected, absolutely fell in love with the culture and food. When I messaged Jay beforehand to see if we could visit the … The post Venakki Distillery, Alpiarça, Portugal appeared first on Toronto Whisky Society .
by Bryan Vanderkruk18 viewsdistillery-spotlightportugalportuguese-whiskysingle-maltvenakki - news
Exploring Vinho Verde: Aphros
Vasco Croft (above right) is the man behind biodynamic, naturally inclined Aphros, in the Lima subregion of Vinho Verde. He
by jamiegoode22 viewsfeatureslatestportugalvinho-verde - news
7 Port Wine Houses to Visit in Vila Nova di Gaia
I've been fortunate to visit Porto several times now, and every time we visit, we always make it our mission to check out some of the best Port wine houses in Vila Nova di Gaia- just opposite Porto across the Douro River. Although wine is (typically) not made in Vila Nova di Gaia, its history ... Read more
by Jeremy19 viewswineries-barseuropeportugal - news
5 Madeira Wineries to Visit for Fortified Wine Tasting
When we booked our trip to Madeira, we knew that visiting the island's acclaimed wineries for the famous fortified wine of the same name was a high on our list. While we did not get to visit every winery on the island, we did our best and hit five of the top fortified wine producers ... Read more
by Jeremy20 viewswineries-barseuropemadeiraportugal - news
Tau! Vinho, an innovative wine project from Portugal’s Vinho Verde
Website: https://tauthings.com/ Tau! Vinho is an interesting and creative wine project that began in 2021 based in Barcelos, Vinho Verde.
by jamiegoode22 viewsfeatureslatestportugalnatural-winevinho-verde - news
Herdade do Portocarro, interesting wines from Portugal’s Setúbal Peninsula
Website: https://www.portocarro.com/en/home Portocarro is based in the Terras do Sado region of the Setúbal Peninsula, not far from Lisbon. I
by jamiegoode13 viewsfeatureslatestportugal - news
Exploring Vinho Verde: Quinta de Santiago
Website: https://quintadesantiago.pt/en/ Joana Santiago came to work at her family estate in 2009 after 15 years as a lawyer. Previously,
by jamiegoode21 viewsfeatureslatestportugalregionsvinho-verde - news
Portugal’s Vinho Verde, a region transforming itself
Branding is important. In wine, it can happen at the level of the producer. But we also have important collective
by jamiegoode20 viewsfeatureslatestportugaluncategorizedvinho-verde - news
Exploring Vinho Verde: Casa de Cello
Website: www.casadecello.pt Casa de Cello is the company that now owns and farms two estate properties, Quinta de San Joanne
by jamiegoode18 viewsfeatureslatestportugalvinho-verde - news
2023 Vale Do Bomfim Douro Red
The post 2023 Vale Do Bomfim Douro Red appeared first on planet grape® wine review .
by Catherine Fallis34 viewsold-worldportugalredsstill-winesdocdouro - news
2024 Vale Do Bomfim Douro White
The post 2024 Vale Do Bomfim Douro White appeared first on planet grape® wine review .
by Catherine Fallis30 viewsold-worldportugalstill-wineswhitesdocdouro-valley - 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
Fundacao Oriente Colares Ramisco 2013 Review – Rare Red
If you're on the quest to try rare grapes and happen to find yourself in Portugal, do yourself a favor and pick up a bottle of Ramisco from the Colares region. This rare Portuguese grape is only grown in Colares, and is an interesting spot as it is located near the ocean in sandy, phylloxera-free ... Read more
by Jeremy22 viewswine-reviews3europeportugalramiscored - 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
Three visits, countless pours: our 2026 Vancouver International Wine Festival experience
There’s something about the Vancouver International Wine Festival that keeps us coming back year after year. Maybe it’s the wines. Maybe it’s the people. Most likely, it’s both. Stacey and Mike had the chance to attend three separate sessions this year — from the Festival Toast through to a final Saturday afternoon tasting — and […] The post Three visits, countless pours: our 2026 Vancouver International Wine Festival experience appeared first on BC Wine Lover .
by Mike Klassen20 viewsnews-commentaryharry-hertschegbc-wine-industrycaliforniacroatiafrance - news
Filipa Pato 3B Rose Brut Nature Review – Fruity Sparkling Rose
We've been enjoying wines from Filipa Pato for quite some time now, and have had our eyes on the 3B sparkling rose brut nature as one to try. This one is quite the interesting bottle, and, for those curious, the 3B element stands for the grapes, Baga and Bical, as well as the origin- Bairrada! ... Read more
by Jeremy20 viewswine-reviews3bagabicaleuropeportugal - news
The Architects of the Vine: Best of 2025
2025 has been a year of profound contrasts—navigating the lows of heartache while finding solace The post The Architects of the Vine: Best of 2025 first appeared on The Primlani Kitchen aka Indian Wine Goddess .
by Rashmi Primlani, DipWSET20 viewswinealsacemoselpinot-noirportoportugal - news
Understanding Portuguese Wine: History, Regions & Traditions
Portugal’s New Age of Discovery Portuguese wine producers have taken their art of blending several varieties to new levels, using diverse production and aging methods, whilst recovering and showcasing the potential of native grapes and learning more about soils. Portuguese wines are now made with greater precision, finesse, and elegance: there is less concentration and […] The post Understanding Portuguese Wine: History, Regions & Traditions appeared first on Cellar Tours .
by Barnaby Eales20 viewsportugalportuguese-wine - news
New Wave Algarve: A Wine Renaissance Out West
On top of limestone cliffs at Lagos, I walk through the ochre clay-schist soils of Falésia (Vineyards of the Cliff), a new generation Algarve producer. Falésia makes luminous, terroir-driven wines with a saline edge. The sea is never distant in the Algarve. Henry the Navigator sailed from here during the age of discovery. Now, producers […] The post New Wave Algarve: A Wine Renaissance Out West appeared first on Cellar Tours .
by Barnaby Eales20 viewsportugalportuguese-wine - news
Portugal in Perfect Pairings: Wine, Food & Harmonização
Portugal in Perfect Pairings The word for pairing in Portuguese is harmonização, fitting for a country where broad wine styles and abundant native grapes ensure a wine for every dish: Vinho Verde whites, regional Lisbon wines, fuller reds from the Douro, Dao, Alentejo, and Bairrada, plus iconic fortified Port, Madeira, and Setubal. A good rule […] The post Portugal in Perfect Pairings: Wine, Food & Harmonização appeared first on Cellar Tours .
by Barnaby Eales19 viewsportugalportuguese-wine - news
Portuguese Wine Labels Explained: A Complete Guide for Wine Lovers
Reading Between the Lines of a Label Portuguese wines are riding a big wave. The surge of interest in quality Portuguese wines, increasingly made to showcase sensational expressions of local grapes, their specific place and region (with less impact of oak), and wine labels evolving to become more contemporary in style. Understanding the label is […] The post Portuguese Wine Labels Explained: A Complete Guide for Wine Lovers appeared first on Cellar Tours .
by Barnaby Eales19 viewsportugalportuguese-wine - news
Sweet Discoveries: Moscatel and Fortified Wines of Portugal
Introduction: Beyond Port and Maderia Name a country that has a rich and varied fortified wine production, such as Portugal. I bet you can’t. Port and Madeira wines are renowned as being amongst the world’s finest age-worthy wines, but Portugal’s strengths in fortification spread further afield to the plains and hills of Setubal, the Douro, […] The post Sweet Discoveries: Moscatel and Fortified Wines of Portugal appeared first on Cellar Tours .
by Barnaby Eales30 viewsportugalportuguese-wine - news
Madeira: The Fortified Wine That Defies Time
Introduction How long would the Madeira linger? Such was the impact and intensity of Barbeito’s 1988 Madeira Sercial that I decided to time the duration of the wine on my palate. The finish lasted several minutes, largely thanks to the wine’s darting, arrow-like acidity. The three-decade-old wine reflected the essence of fine Madeira: refreshing […] The post Madeira: The Fortified Wine That Defies Time appeared first on Cellar Tours .
by Barnaby Eales19 viewsportugalportuguese-wine - 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