A notable Algarve Chardonnay
French winemaker Patrick Agostini, whose family estate Quinta do Francês lies in the low hills of the Odelouca valley between Silves and Monchique, set out over 20 years to create
Calling all winemakers for Wines of Portugal contest
Registrations are open for winemakers to sign up for the ninth Wines of Portugal (Concurso Vinhos de Portugal) contest, which will take place in May and seeks to bring together
Winery weddings are truly unique – 10 reasons why
Ever since the Antique period, late Middle-Ages and early Renaissance, wine has a cornerstone of celebrations. It is no wonder that the existence of vineyards is essential to produce as
Get creative in Loulé!
Learn to make fig cheeses and chocolate bonbons… or cook a ‘Carnival’ rooster. Those looking to learn a new gastronomic skill will have a lot to look forward to in
Algarve fish canning factory opens for visits
Conserveira do Arade in Parchal is opening its fish canning factory for visits next month, allowing people to see how its Saboreal and Papa Anzóis products are made. Says the
A pure Douro white
Quinta da Pôpa is a Douro producer that produces some outstanding wines, my personal favourite being Pôpa TR, standing for Tinta Roriz, the red grape known as Aragonês down south
A friendly gastronomic lunch at Olive Tree
Members of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Bailliage de l’Algarve and their guests gathered at the Vale d’Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa in Carvoeiro on Saturday, January 22 for their first
Algarve fish canning factory opens for visits
Conserveira do Arade in Parchal is opening its fish canning factory for visits next month, allowing people to see how its Saboreal and Papa Anzóis products are made. Says the
Algarve chef Hans Neuner receives ‘wildcard’ to cook at Estoril Open tennis tournament
Chef Hans Neuner from the two-Michelin star restaurant Ocean at Vila Vita Parc Resort in Porches has been invited to host a live night-time cooking event on April 29 for
A surprising Sauvignon Blanc
I found this wine (€14.15) at my local Intermarché supermarket and the unusual label caught my eye, looking a bit homemade, I suppose. But a quick Google search revealed some