Wine – Monte do Álamo Reserva white
New in at Apolónia (€16.49), this is a wine that is apparently best enjoyed when listening to Fado music; at least that is what it states on the back label.
Wine Talk: A powerful red from Beira Interior
I’ve written a few articles about the wines of Rui Roboredo Madeira whose Beyra label, made on a remote north-eastern corner of the country, I usually associate with great-value-for-money wines
With 50% off at the Apolónia wine fair, this could be the star of the show
The wine fair at Apólonia Supermarkets is in full swing and as always, there are many bargains to be bagged. This is one of the few to be discounted by
A great value white from the green region
It’s not often these days that I find a wine priced under €5 that is worth mentioning, what with the price hikes we have seen over the last couple of
Wine talk: New in from Geographic Wines
Lento, meaning ‘slow’ in Portuguese, is the latest offering from Geographic Wines, a recent arrival on the Portuguese winemaking scene, producing in the Bairrada, Vinho Verde and Douro regions, with
An elegant rosé from a Douro newcomer
This rosé arrived recently on the shelves at Apolónia and the elegant design along with one of those natty glass (rather than cork or a screw top) stoppers caught my
Wine: An interesting Sauvignon Blanc from the Douro
New in at Apolónia a few weeks ago (€11.99), this Sauvignon Blanc varietal comes from a respected name on Douro wine. Lavradores de Feitoria is an unusual project, created in
Wine: Cabriz Encruzado Reserva
Only rarely do I dedicate this column to a wine made by one of Portugal’s mass producers, but occasionally I find it is worth revisiting some of the big names.
Escolhido rosé from Quinta dos Santos
Located just to the west of Carvoeiro in the Algarve, Quinta dos Santos is best known for its craft beers, but ongoing investment and an unwavering focus on quality has
Food Talk: The Algarve’s delicious invader
The American Blue crab is now a prevalent and invasive species in our waters, so the more we eat the better! I love crab. I enjoy it simply boiled or