Casa de Mouraz Elfa – An outstanding un-oaked organic Dão red
Any regular readers of my column could be forgiven for thinking that I am turning into some sort of eco-warrior wino. This is the third organic/bio wine that I have
Organic orange wine
This is an organic orange wine that is rather unusual. Orange wine is a growing trend; basically, they are white wines that are made like red wines, leaving the skins
Borges Reserva Dão – The new face of grand old name
Borges Wines is one of the major players within the Portuguese wine spectrum, a company that was founded in the Douro back in 1884 as a Port producer. One of
Great value from Beira Interior
There was a tasting going at Apolónia Supermarket in Lagoa a couple of weeks ago of some of the wines made by Rui Roboredo Madeira, specifically the Beyra label.
A journey through the stars
Looking back on nine days of food and wine heaven at Vila Vita Parc’s Fine Wines & Food Fair Vila Vita Parc is known today, by food and wine lovers
Quinta do Rol Rosé Pinot Noir Barrica
My experiences of oaked rosés made here in Portugal have not been good up until now. The few attempts at creating something similar to the premium rosés of Provence which
Aliança Baga Clássico 2011
A true classic from the Bairrada region Caves Aliança is one of the oldest names in the Bairrada wine business, originally founded in 1927 and since 2007 part of the
Good value from a big name in Alvarinho
The yellow label Alvarinho Deu La Deu, produced by The Monção Wine Cooperative up in the Vinho Verde region, is one of Portugal’s best-selling Alvarinhos. The popular price point of
An organic and original rosé from the Algarve
Since French-Portuguese winemaker Guillaume Leroux started making wine here in the Algarve in 2004, he was always set on producing wines with their own distinct style and character. Guillaume is a French-trained
Principal branco
Apolónia recently had a one-day sale for their anniversary and this wine, arguably one of the top Portuguese whites, was on special offer – reduced by 30% from €29.95 to