Who was Mariana? The name refers to the legend of Mariana Alcoforado, a nun who lived in the well-known Torre de Beja and who fell in love with a French army colonel during the invasion that the Portuguese country suffered.…
Quinta Vale Santa Luzia Reserva, from Douro
The story of Vicente Faria Vinhos began in the Douro Valley and has been passed through 7 generations.…
The woman who saved Douro wines – Algarve Plus Magazine, March 2024
Have you ever heard about the woman who saved the Douro wines?…
Negra Mole – Quinta da Penina, from Algarve
Quinta da Palmeirinha is located in an area called “Lobito” in the Algarve region where it is planted with Portuguese red and white varieties, in an area of 8.7 hectares…
Quinta da Alorna Abafado 5 Years, from Tejo
With this wine, I would like to congratulate Quinta da Alorna, who this month was awarded the best wine producer of the year 2023 by Revista de Vinhos, Portugal’s leading…
1808 Biológico Tinto Reserva, from Beira Interior
Founded on the vision of Hélder Cunha winemaker, Casca Wines embodies the essence of Portuguese winemaking while embracing the motto “New Wines from the Old World”, combining innovative techniques with…
Celebration wines – Algarve Plus Magazine, Febr 2024
February is the month of celebration, love, and happiness… and for some the chosen month for weddings – or at least wedding planning for a summer event.…
Baena Mourão, Vinho de Talha Branco, from Alentejo
Baena Mourão is a small family-run wine-producing company nestled in the heart of the Alentejo region in Portugal.…
Tecedeiras Lilás 2021, from the Douro
The Tecedeiras brand of the Lima & Smith company was born in 2013, in the Douro wine region of Portugal, where tradition meets modernity.…
Guarda Rios Red, from Alentejo
Guarda Rios is a red wine produced by the Ravasqueira winery in the Alentejo wine region of Portugal.…