Algarve’s Monterosa olive oils win five medals in Japan
The Algarve’s Azeites Monterosa olive oils are once again basking in international glory. After winning several medals at competitions in the US last month (click here), the Moncarapacho-based company has
Albufeira show presents 1,000 of Portugal’s best wines
Albufeira’s popular ‘Portuguese Wine Show’ is returning for its eighth edition this weekend (May 6-9). Organised by Confraria do Bacchus de Albufeira, the event promises “1,000 of the best wines,
Quinta da Bacalhôa
An old favourite, still going strong I received a bottle of this wine as a gift from a friend last week and it occurred to me not only how long
British couple develops orange wine
A British couple living in the Odelouca valley has taken prized Silves oranges and used them to create a unique fruit wine, which they hope will become a staple product
Gusto by Heinz Beck hosts Nespresso Gourmet Weeks
Gusto by Heinz Beck, the flagship restaurant of Quinta do Lago’s luxury resort Conrad Algarve, is going to host the next stage of the Nespresso Gourmet Weeks between May 2
A Portuguese bowl of nachos
Becoming a healthier human being has been a successful goal that I’ve managed to maintain ever since 2016 turned the page. Nonetheless, I will indulge in tasty and savoury snacks
Adegamãe Sauvignon Blanc
Having been somewhat disappointed last week by the Pinot Noir I featured in my column, I found another Pinot as yet unknown to me on the shelf at my local
Rota do Petisco just one week away
Food lovers don’t have to wait much longer for the return of the Algarve’s hugely popular ‘Rota do Petisco (Tapas Route). For the first time the event is starting before
Algarve’s Monterosa olive oil awarded international medals
Azeites Monterosa in Moncarapacho, Olhão are celebrating “excellent results” obtained at several international competitions this month. The success story began in America at the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive
Lagoa Wine Show starts Friday
Lagoa’s much-anticipated Wine Show is taking place this weekend (April 22-24) at Centro de Congressos do Arade in Parchal. Marketed as “one of the biggest wine shows in the south