Portugal's young star, Rita Ferreira Marques, took over her family's land in the Teja Valley in the 1990s and revolutionized viticulture, which had been commercial until then. With an independent production of her Conceito wines, she not only conquered Portugal's wine glasses, but also celebrates international success.
Península de Setúbal, the Portuguese wine region also known as “Terras do sado”, is home to a variety of autochthonous grape varieties and a range of experimental wines that have also gained international acclaim. Learn more about the exciting peninsula and its wine culture!
Port is a Portuguese classic and the perfect dessert wine, but it also has a rich history and different varieties that aren't just for dessert. Find out more about the diversity of port wine now.
Estremadura or Lisboa: The wine-growing region on the Atlantic coast northwest of the capital Lisbon is one of the most important wine-growing regions in Portugal. Due to the unique climate and the quality revolution, excellent red and white wines are now being produced there. With a total of 9 DOC areas, it houses the most DOCs in Portugal. Learn more about this extraordinary part of the country.
The Bairrada wine region is located on the Atlantic coast between Porto and the city of Coimbra. Green and hilly is this piece of Portuguese land where wine has been cultivated for over 1000 years. Learn all about Bairrada wine culture, the region's ups and downs, and the grape that dominates it all.
The Dão is one of the most famous wine regions in Portugal. The area has a long history of wine growing, dating back to the ancient Romans. Today, the high-quality red wines from the Dão are particularly popular with connoisseurs. Find out all the details about this extraordinary region now!
Hot, hotter, Alentejo - Portugal's California has a lot to offer. In addition to the emerging wine production, the Alentejo is famous for its cork oak forests, its bread and its Iberico ham. The region is also at the forefront when it comes to sustainability. Discover the diversity of the Alentejo as well as the history of Alentejo wine in this post. Have fun!
The glorious Douro River formed one of the most beautiful Paysages in all of Europe. This glorious region boasts of delicious wines and delightful culinary performances and magnificent mountains. Find out why the Douro Valley is so famous, how the Douro wine is grown and which grapes originate there.
Pet Nat is an abbreviation - the whole name is "Pétillant Naturel", which is French for "natural sparkling wine". But nobody says that, because "Pet Nat" just sounds cooler. Such a natural sparkling wine is not sulphurized and therefore a bit unpredictable. And it is the invention of some crazy French winemakers who became world famous years ago in the course of the Vins Naturels movement. You can read about what this is all about here. Have fun!
Madeira Wine is a superstar from the Portuguese Madeira Island and has an exciting story to tell. From origin to vine to production and unforgettable taste - Madeira wine is a legend through and through. Immerse yourself in the world of Madeira now.
Vinho Verde. It's not just a wine, it's also the name of the region it comes from. It stretches in north-western Portugal between the Douro and Minho rivers. The region is very green, hence the name of the wine (Portuguese for "green wine"). Grapes are grown for mass production in the flat valleys near the rivers, while the more inhospitable slopes grow exciting, low-yielding grapes that are grown for the production of high-quality wines. It is precisely for these wines that our heart beats ... Here you can find out more about what makes them so special!
Portugal's wine country covers 260,000 hectares spread over 5 wine-growing zones and 40 quality wine-growing areas. In this article you can find out what defines the quality of Portuguese wines, which wine categories there are, how to recognize quality based on certain designations and what the cork is all about. Read now.
