Covela rosé
I suppose it is a bit late in the year to be talking about rosé, but what with all the hot weather last week we could forgive ourselves for thinking
More excellent Viognier from the Algarve
Earlier this year I wrote about how well the Viognier grape has been performing here in the Algarve, highlighting a few of the best producers (Quinta dos Vales, Quinta do
Portuguese wines among €780 million-worth exported to Angola
Angola is becoming a major importer of wines, with Portugal reaping much of the €780 million-worth of benefits. Drawing to a close now in Luanda is the 2nd Angola Wine
Wine to take centre-stage at Fatacil 2015
Wine will be the main theme of next year’s hugely popular Algarve summer fair, Fatacil, held for the last 35 years in Lagoa. Organiser Fatasul has announced that the fair’s
Sidónio de Sousa Merlot
There are not many Merlot varietals produced in Portugal and most of those on the market come from the Bairrada region. One of Bairrada’s most venerable producers, Sidónio de Sousa,
Fruto Absurdo – Something totally different from the Alentejo
Regular readers of my column may have noticed that only very rarely do I mention Alentejo wines. This is not because I have anything against the region – in fact
MR Premium (but very disappointing) Rosé
I’ve been writing this column almost every week for over two years now and I think only once before have I written a negative article about a wine. But as
Soalheiro Alvarinho 2012 – Docile, and incredibly versatile
From one of the top Alvarinho producers in the Minho comes this unusual and surprisingly versatile wine. This is an ideal sweet wine for people who do not really like
Just one of many bargains at the Apolónia wine festival
The Apolónia wine festival is in full swing at the Almancil and Galé supermarkets with some great bargains to be had in all price ranges. I visited last weekend and
Richard Mayson talk to the Algarve Wine Society at Vila Monte
Presentation || Does altitude have a physical impact on vineyards and the quality of grapes? With global warming uppermost in the minds of many growers, there is currently a rush