IF PORTUGUESE WINES WERE WOMEN – Some wine flirt immediately, others keep their distance. Some dominate the conversation, others listen first. So let’s play with the idea – gently and without stereotypes – that if Portuguese wines were women, what kind of personalities would they have?…
CORK DORK – Book review – Algarve Plus Magazine, Feb 2026
CORK DORK – “A wine-fueled adventure among the obsessive sommeliers, big bottle hunters, and rogue scientists who taught me to live for taste.”…
Winter Warmers – Algarve Plus Magazine, Feb 2026
WINTER WARMERS – Portugal produces an extraordinary range of expressive wines across a mosaic of terroirs, from the sun-kissed plains of the Alentejo to the granitic highlands of the Dão.…
Size Matters – Algarve Plus Magazine, Jan 2026
SIZE MATTERS – Wine has always been associated with celebration, ritual, and the divine. In both the old and new testaments, wine appears as a symbol of wines and spirit…
Sparklers – Algarve Plus Magazine, Dec 2025
SPARKLERS – For many people, sparkling wines represent celebration and luxury, but we must not forget how versatile this drink can be on special occasions and also in our everyday…
Taste and tradition – Algarve Plus Magazine, Nov 2025
TASTE AND TRADITION – Celebrated this month, Dia de São Martinho is synonymous with convivial gatherings and new wine, a tradition that is especially vibrant in the Alentejo region, marking the…
A quiet renaissance in Iberian winemaking – Algarve Plus Magazine, Oct 2025
In Portugal, a country steeped in wine heritage, kosher wines remain a niche within a niche – but one that is growing in quality, identity, and ambition. As a wine…
WINE AND DESIGN – Algarve Plus Magazine, Sept 2025
WINE AND DESIGN – Portugal is known for its ancient winemaking traditions, but what is captivating today is how the country is blending its deep-rooted viticulture with bold, contemporary architecture.…
THE ALGARVE’S BEST – Algarve Plus Magazine, Aug 2025
The 17th edition of the Algarve Wine Competition, held in 2025 and organized by the Algarve Wine Commission with support from the Lagoa City Council, once again celebrated the region’s…
IN STORE – Algarve Plus Magazine, July 2025
IN STORE …keeping every bottle at its best As we say here in Portugal, à nossa (to us)! May every bottle you open be a joy, and may your cellar,…
