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Wine Grapes: Alvarinho. Terroir and Personality.
Alvarinho is a delightfully refreshing Portuguese white grape, loved for its rich stone fruit flavors, a hint of salinity, and zippy acidity
Apr 20, 20233 min read
Quinta do Rol, a journey through time.
Mais de 30 anos de aguardente, “que não teriam os perfumes que têm, senão fossem buscar madeiras mais envelhecidas”.
Apr 13, 20231 min read
COZs, the wines of geography.
António Marques da Cruz and Tiago Teles got together in 20154 to recover the Vital grape variety from old, abandoned vineyards.
Apr 6, 20233 min read
Anti-Snob Technical Explanations: Malolactic Fermentation.
Pedimos ajuda aos enólogos, Nuno Martins Silva e Luis Gomes, para compreender algumas das técnicas mais usadas na elaboração de vinhos.
Mar 30, 20233 min read
The old vines of Torres Vedras.
Sónia Raposo and Pedro Marques, have dedicated the last four years to finding old vineyards in Torres Vedras, an hour from Lisbon.
Mar 9, 20232 min read
Photo Essay: Minhota Gastronomy
The traditional dishes from Minho, in northern Portugal, are passed from generation to generation with truly local products.
Mar 2, 20230 min read
Which Portuguese wine goes best with goat cheese?
Food and wine pairing. Today we have goat cheese and several Portuguese wines.
Feb 23, 20233 min read
Day Trips from Lisbon: Bucelas
"Bucelas is a very old settlement, with an archaeologically proven Roman presence, Without a doubt vine growing and wine making already...
Feb 16, 20235 min read
Granja dos Moinhos, the pioneer of Chèvre cheese in Portugal
"Granja dos Moinhos" is perhaps the most recognized Portuguese Chèvre (goat) cheese among serious cheese connoisseurs. In 1977 Adolfo...
Feb 9, 20232 min read
Uncovering the Rich History of Portuguese Wines: Exploring the Middle Ages Part 2
You can read Part 1 of this article right here. In the manor houses and at the Court The wines produced from the Malvasia grape variety...
Feb 2, 20234 min read
Photo Essay: Minhota Nature
A photo essay of a road trip in Vinho Verde, northern Portugal, right across the border from Galicia, Spain.
Jan 26, 20230 min read
Photo Essay: Soalheiro
From traditional and handmade to ultra high-tech. Soalheiro balances the past and the future of wine making in Northern Portugal.
Jan 19, 20230 min read
An EnoFragments walking tour in Alvalade
The Alvalade neighborhood in Lisbon was considered one of the 40 coolest 'hoods in the world by Timeout magazine. Alvalade is a...
Jan 12, 20233 min read
Wine Grapes: Our Castelāo recommendations, and unconventional food pairings
Last week we explained why the Castelāo grape is living a second life. This week we'll share some of our favorite Castelāo wines and some...
Jan 5, 20231 min read
Wine Grapes: Castelão lives a second life
The Castelão grape is a natural cross between Cayetana Blanca and Alfrocheiro, already described in documents dating back to 1531....
Dec 29, 20223 min read
What does "Garrafeira" mean?
Garrafeira is a Portuguese term linked to the word "bottle". In Portugal "Garrafeira" has two essential meanings: as a statement of...
Dec 22, 20221 min read
Uncovering the Rich History of Portuguese Wines: Exploring the Middle Ages Part 1
"Throughout the Middle Ages, white wines were much more valued than red wines." Between 1500 and 1700 in Portugal, some wines were...
Dec 15, 20221 min read
If you like: Chardonnay from Burgundy
If you like these international varieties, you might like these Portuguese wines. Chardonnay, grown all over the world, is the most...
Dec 8, 20221 min read
Wine Grapes: Portuguese Wines with Cherry Aromas
The cherry aroma is widely perceived as elegant and noble. It is present in light-bodied and young, or those subjected to carbonic...
Dec 1, 20221 min read
Wine Grapes: Arinto. The Great Portuguese White Variety?
The Arinto grape variety gives rise to vibrant wines, with high acidity, intense and refreshing power, and good aging potential. One of...
Nov 24, 20225 min read
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