Selection of foreign wines in Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo
Living elsewhere in the Algarve and only occasionally passing through Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago, I have never had reason until recently to venture into the small Pingo
The history behind Port Wine
An insightful account of events and people who have shaped the history of Port wine When it comes to making fine wine, geography is viticulture’s partner. In the Douro, the
Have you always dreamed of making your own wine? Discover the Winemaker Experience!
Most of the population of this earth are avid admirers of the drink of the Gods. Enjoying a glass of quality wine can play with anyone’s heartstrings, even for those
Time to bottle my wine
The day in early August last year when I decided to harvest my grapes hoping for a low alcohol level of around 12° seems so long ago now … It
Wine exports “reduce significantly”
Logistical difficulties and ‘increases in prices’ see exports grow “just 0.28%” Portugal’s wine exports – so recently robust – have suddenly come crashing down, at least in Europe… After two-digit
A funky claypot white from the Alentejo
This recent arrival at Apolónia (€22.95) is certainly funky and I will go as far as to say challenging. The wine is made by Gerações da Talha, a winery in
Lagoa Wine Show returns to showcase best Algarve wines
Wine tasting and gastronomic show between June 9 and 12 Lagoa Wine Show, “one of the most popular wine shows in the south of Portugal”, will return between June 9
Portuguese wine in the 21st century
Portugal is the 11th largest wine producer in the world, but unlike most of the higher-ranked countries, the Iberian country doesn’t rely on international varietals to satisfy this demand, rather
Entrepreneurs learn about Portugal’s wines
EU businesspeople attend wine tasting in Alvor A wine tasting presented by Algarve-based consultant and author Jack Soifer was held at the Golfland restaurant in Alvor on May 26. The
A stunning new rendition of the Loureiro grape
A recent arrival on the shelves at Apolónia (€15.95) is this “Solo Único” from Quinta do Ameal right up north in the Minho’s Vinho Verde region. Ameal has long been