The historical Quinta da Palmeirinha vineyard
At the historical Quinta da Palmeirinha, producer João Mariano makes new vintages with some of the region’s oldest vines The Algarve may still be Portugal’s least-known winemaking region, but what
Organic Dão from Mr. Niepoort
I picked up this 2017 vintage of Dirk Niepoort’s Bioma red in ConventBio organic farm shop costing around €19 – also available at supermarkets such as Apolónia for around the
Sogrape invests millions at Alentejo estate
Portugal’s largest wine producer Sogrape, which produces Mateus wines, is to invest “several millions” in viticulture at its 450-hectare Herdade do Peso estate — which represents 10% of its current
“Algarve no Copo” promotes regional drinks
Portimão event showcases the Algarve’s top wines, liqueurs, craft beers and juices. Portimão is hosting regional producers with their top beverages from the 25th until the 28th of August to
Tips for Choosing White Wines
How to choose the perfect white wine White wine is underrated. Everyone thinks of red wine as the ultimate grape-based libation, but white wine is not only as complex as
Wine: Quinta de Lemos Dona Santana 2012
As a die-hard Dão fan, I am always on the lookout for something different and this one, Quinta de Lemos Dona Santana 2012, recently appeared on the shelves at Apolónia
João Clara’s boutique winery
Passion, tradition and innovation come together under a boutique winery’s new roof Staying relevant while preserving tradition can be a conundrum in the wine world. This ever-growing industry sees new
Quinta dos Vales Grace Syrah-Viognier
The new Summer Red Wine of Quinta dos Vales Quinta dos Vales is a leading wine estate in Algarve, Southern Portugal, not only for its superb wine but for the
An unusual and interesting organic claypot white wine
The claypot trend continues to grow in Portugal and around the winemaking world and I for one am a fan. I love the way that claypot fermentation and ageing seems
Portimão Market opens the Algarve’s first “presuntaria”
The new shop offers a selection of cured hams, Portuguese wines and small delicacies to please the most demanding palates. Located inside Portimão’s Municipal Market, the Presuntaria do Mercado opened