Wine in the Azores? And what a wine! Learn all about winegrowing on the Portuguese islands. We also unravel old legends and offer tips for discerning connoisseurs and wine lovers.
The Douro Valley has long had more than just Port wine to offer. Its dry wines, long winemaking history, and incomparable natural beauty make the Douro region a dream destination for your next wine tour. Learn more about Portugal’s long winemaking tradition and visit these places on your wine route!
In mid-July, Philippe and his wife Evi were in Portugal once again. Their main reason was to attend the Vinho ao Vivo wine fair in Porto, but of course, the two of them discovered and experienced much more.
Portugal’s young star, Rita Ferreira Marques, took over her family’s estate in the Tejo Valley in the 1990s and revolutionized the commercial winemaking that had prevailed until then. By producing her Conceito wines independently, she not only won over wine lovers across Portugal but also achieved international success.
The Setúbal Peninsula, the Portuguese wine region also known as “Terras do Sado,” is home to a variety of indigenous grape varieties and a range of experimental wines that have also gained international acclaim. Learn more about this fascinating peninsula and its wine culture!
Port is a Portuguese classic and the perfect dessert wine, but it also has a rich history and encompasses different varieties that are not only suitable for dessert. Learn more now about the diversity of Port wine.
Estremadura or Lisbon: The wine-growing region on the Atlantic coast northwest of the capital, Lisbon, is one of Portugal's most important wine-producing regions. Thanks to its unique climate and quality revolution, excellent red and white wines are now produced there. With a total of 9 DOC areas, it is home to most of Portugal's DOCs. Learn more about this extraordinary part of the country.
On the Atlantic coast between Porto and the city of Coimbra lies the Bairrada wine-growing region. This green, hilly piece of Portuguese land has been cultivated for wine for over 1,000 years. Learn all about Bairrada wine culture, the highs and lows of the region, and the grape that dominates it all.
Dão is one of Portugal's most famous wine regions. The area has a long winemaking history dating back to the ancient Romans. Today, connoisseurs particularly favor the high-quality red wines from Dão. Discover all the details about this exceptional region now!
Hot, hotter, Alentejo – Portugal’s California has a lot to offer. In addition to its emerging wine production, the Alentejo is famous for its cork oak forests, bread, and Iberian ham. The region also has its own program to reduce water and pesticide use in winemaking. Discover the diversity of the Alentejo and the history of Alentejo wine in this article. Enjoy!
The glorious Douro River shaped one of the most beautiful landscapes in all of Europe. This magnificent region boasts delicious wines, delightful culinary offerings, and splendid mountains. Discover why the Douro Valley is so famous, how Douro wine is made, and which grapes originated there.
Pet Nat is an abbreviation – the full term is “Pétillant Naturel”, which is French and means something like “natural sparkling wine”. But no one says that, because “Pet Nat” simply sounds cooler.Such a natural sparkling wine is unsulfured and therefore a bit unpredictable. And it is the invention of some crazy French winemakers who became world-famous years ago as part of the Vins Naturels movement. You can read all about it here. Enjoy!
