In mid-July, Philippe and his wife Evi were back in Portugal. Actually, mainly to visit the Vinho ao Vivo wine fair in Porto, but of course the two discovered and experienced much more.
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!
Champ Divin's Crémant du Jura has been the undisputed team favorite for about 3 years. So it was really time to finally visit the winemaker couple Valérie and Fabrice Closset on site. In addition to Crémant, we were able to taste many other very special and typical Jura wines.
The name Sauvignon Blanc is a so-called pleonasm, i.e. a repetition of words that have the same meaning but are different. Because: The Sauvignon is always Blanc, i.e. white. The Sauvignon is one of the best-known grape varieties in the world, because the Sauvignon vines are very productive. They owe their world fame above all to the Loire wines
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.
At the beginning of June we took the whole family on a small wine tour from Champagne, through Burgundy to the Jura and visited some winegrowers. You learn best when you can see, hear, feel and taste where the wine comes from. Besides, nothing beats personal relationships! A highlight of the five-day trip was the visit to Champagne Moutard in Buxeuil, one of the smallest communes of the Côte des Bar in southern Champagne. Read and see here how warmly the "Buxeuil Boys" welcomed us and immerse yourself in the "Champagne Feeling" with us!
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.
