Sandeman Porto has a new look inside and out. The well-recognised brand has taken part of the new ‘Clear bottle’ trend meant to make the tawny category of port popular again. The clear bottles show the amazing color range of the delicately aged tawnies as well as the evolution of these colors. This category has…
If you want to enjoy Porto/Vila nova de Gaia at its fullest, in my opinion there’s just one way to do it: Find a windy terrace with the perfect view over the Douro, sit back and relax for as long as possible. Fortunately for you, I have found the perfect place. The VINUM Restaurant &…
You might have already heard that name without really knowing their story or how extensive the estate really is. With a mix of ancestry (English and Portuguese), this family is extremely representative of the port wine trade. The family’s link to winemaking span back 14 generation but the name Symington just landed in Portugual in…
Are you planning to go in Porto soon? If not you should, and I found the absolute best way to stay there. How about your very own, huge, design apartments directly over the beautiful Atlantic sea? Flattered to Be in Porto is a mix between a small hotel and a private apartment rental that offers…
With such a proximity with the Atlantic, its many Affluent and the infinite valley, no wonder Portugal’s unique food culture is so rich in sea food, delicate fishes and delicious specialities. However, with such a diversity of fresh products, it can be difficult to find the right things to try or the right place to…
Since 2003, Vasco Croft has set out to resurrect his family estate that was almost abandoned. He’s pushed further the resurrection in turning the whole 20 hectares of vines and chestnut orchards into a sanctuary of sustainable practice, biodynamic and positive energetisation. Silver haired, naturally serene, former Architect, Vasco is one of the pioneers of…
Renowned and leading producer of the Minho region, Anselmo Mendes’ name is closely linked to the Alvarhino variety, the region’s hype and recent innovations. With his extensive research on local grapes, soils, vine’s growth and winemaking processes, he’s been adding his creator’s touch to wines for more than 20 years now. I had the chance…
In the array of Vinho Verde brands, Aveleda is one of the biggest, if not the biggest of them all. It is a huge business and one of the first in the region to reach such commercial status. Since its creation in 1870, the company has succeeded in staying family owned and is now at…
Do you know Batoca? It’s a very rare, abandonned and rustic white grape variety that is grown at Quinta de Santa Cristina. It is such a high-maintenance grape, that they are the only estate to produce a 100% Batoca. Quinta de Santa Cristina’s is the main estate of the Garantia Das quintas company that was…
With about 18 000 winegrowers in Vinho Verde, standing out on your own can be quite challenging. This doesn’t mean it’s impossible. The regions new dynamism and diversity is becoming a springboard for any ambitious producers that truly want to expand and improve the regions’ overall quality. Four young Vinho Verde producers have joined forces…