Apolónia supermarkets sell Wine Spectator’s “Wine of the Year 2020”
Algarve’s Apolónia supermarkets are now selling the “Wine of the Year 2020” – Spanish winery Marqués de Murrieta’s 2010 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial – as named by prestigious American
Naturally different
An unexpected encounter with some interesting organic wines. The owner of this very small organic winery near Caldas da Rainha, in the Lisbon wine region, decided to send me some
Citroën C4 – Modern Saloon
Driving the same car with two distinct powertrains on the same day should be quite enlightening. Enter the new Citroën C4. Well, it didn’t take a genius to see we
Taking takeaway to different heights
A first-hand review by Patrick Stuart of Vila Vita Parc’s Home & Away service. During the last lockdown which is almost a year ago now (where did that year go?),
Training and pruning olives
Many gardeners in the Algarve have olive trees on their land and wish to have a go at doing their own pruning of these iconic trees. If you have a
World Cancer Day: where we are and where we’re going?
Interview with Dr André Oliveira, Oncology Director at the HPA Alvor and Gambelas (Faro) The diagnosis and treatment of cancer have evolved incredibly over the last decade. However, it is
International project aims to reduce use of copper in vineyards
COPPEREPLACE, an international project aimed at reducing the use of copper in vineyards, has a budget of 1.6 million euros and has partnered with Portugal’s northern Vila Real council, local
Volcanic red from the Azores
A few years ago, in this column, I wrote about the rosé wine under the same label as this red. Back then I stated that it was one of the
12 effective tips to reduce Covid-19 anxiety and stress
Many of us are finding it difficult to stay positive in this latest lockdown. Our hopes and expectations for life to have got back to normal by now or even
What you should know about different types of masks
In view of the spread of the new strains of SARS-CoV-2, with a greater capacity for transmission of the disease, several European countries are strengthening measures to prevent the spread