‘Rota do Petisco’ off to strong start
Over 80,000 tapas have been sold in the first two weeks of the hugely popular ‘Rota do Petisco’ gastronomic event, taking place in Portimão, Lagoa, Silves and Monchique. The numbers
Passadouro Branco 2016
An authentic and modern Douro white. The Passadouro winery is located in the upper reaches of the Douro valley, not far from the Spanish border with vineyards at relatively high
Faro prepares to host second Estrella Damm tapas route
The second Rota de Tapas Estrella Damm is returning to Faro with more typical Algarve dishes being served in tapas form at several restaurants in Faro, from September 21 to
Simple pickled onions
Some people say simple is best! So here is a recipe that complements any barbecue food and is quick and easy to make. It gives you a wonderful sweet and
More Alvarinho from João Portugal Ramos
Alentejo producer João Portugal Ramos ventured north some years ago taking over a vineyard up in Monção to produce his own take on Alvarinho. Over the last few years I
Algarve wine harvest increases by 20%, despite drought conditions!
Good news for Algarve wine aficionados. The long summer drought has not affected this year’s harvests one little bit. Indeed, they have increased by no less than 20%. And the
Quinta dos Vales wins six medals at prestigious Mundus Vini
Estômbar-based winery Quinta dos Vales was among this year’s winners at the 21st Grand International Wine Award “Mundus Vini”, which took place between August 31 and September 3 in Germany.
Time to stock up
Apolónia’s “Feira do Vinho” (wine fair) starts on Saturday and, as always, there are some great bargains to be bagged. Looking at the catalogue, the Bairrada page jumped out at
Go crazy over cockles in Figueira!
There will be no need to be selfish about shellfish as there will be plenty to go around at Figueira’s Cockle Festival (Festival do Berbigão), taking place next weekend (September
Kompassus – A new brand from an old name in Bairrada
When I saw the labels of these wines in Apolónia, my initial thought was that there must be a German link, an impression created no doubt by a combination of