Feeling brave? Piri-Piri Festival returns to Guia in July
There will be fiery sauces, spicy chocolates and even piri-piri beer Spice lovers are marking their calendars for July when the Algarve’s second Piri-Piri Festival is set to make its
A story of mezcal – Part 2
Each maestro mezcalero adheres to his/her unique style of producing mezcal, but the process must include at least the following four steps: cooking, milling, fermentation, and distillation. The level of
Dito Cujo produces character-driven and locally inspired wines
A vineyard’s journey through passion, resilience, and a deep connection to the land It all began with an idea that took root in João Caldeira’s mind long before he ever
Intervalo natural wine bar and shop opens in heart of Caldas da Rainha
The wine list features natural Portuguese and European labels A new space has recently opened in Caldas da Rainha, Central Portugal. Intervalo is a wine bar and shop dedicated to natural,
Despedida 2018 crowned Algarve’s best wine
A night of celebration and clinking glasses Despedida 2018, a red wine from producer Casa Santos Lima, has clinched the top honour at the 17th edition of the Algarve Wine
The true origins of açaí
I’ve spent a lot of time in Brazil over the past few months, and one thing I never miss while I’m there is açaí – in a bowl with banana,
Lagoa Wine Show brings Portugal’s best nectars to Algarve
Wines from all over Portugal will be showcased in Lagoa It’s almost time for one of southern Portugal’s most acclaimed wine events – the Lagoa Wine Show. Fresh off being
A story of mezcal – Part 1
Endemic to Mexico, agave is undoubtedly the second most important plant after corn. For millennia, it has provided so much prized shelter and sustenance to the local people. Its fibrous
Algarve towns join forces in bid for European Wine City 2026
Bid features Lagoa, Albufeira, Monchique, Portimão, Silves and São Brás de Alportel Six Algarve towns have launched a joint new bid for the title of European Wine City 2026. Under
Chefs on Fire Vilamoura unveils full line-up
Chefs on Fire will feature a star-studded line-up The full line-up has been unveiled for the Vilamoura edition of Chefs on Fire, Europe’s largest festival of fire, gastronomy, and music,