Monarchy passes the baton in the UK
A planetary role for King Charles Once upon a time, a beautiful young Queen stepped ashore from a magnificent yacht, accompanied by her Prince Consort. The couple were carried away
Interview with renowned chef Rui Paula
Chef Rui Paula smiles at a couple who have chanced a visit without reserving a table this weekday lunchtime in April, apologetically explaining that they are full. Casa de Chá
The history behind Port Wine
An insightful account of events and people who have shaped the history of Port wine When it comes to making fine wine, geography is viticulture’s partner. In the Douro, the
Portugal between the covers
From the ups and downs of the old Portuguese empire to the intrigues of the Salazar era, James Mayor presents five great books starring our country Cooler days have arrived,
Beatriz and Dirk go marketing
Meet Beatriz Machado, the new marketing and tourism director at Niepoort Vinhos The Niepoort brand is at the centre of Portugal’s push for a seat at the top table of
2021, a promising year for port
The world’s largest mountain vineyard with 44,000 hectares under vine, the Douro Valley today produces some of Portugal’s best dry wines. It is also the region where grapes are grown
A taste of port and culture
A trip to Porto is a must, to enjoy unforgettable artistic experiences FRANCIS BACON World of Wine, Porto In April 1945, a few weeks before the allied armies reached Berlin,