A unique insight into the most popular Portuguese drinks. Discover 'green' and fortified wines, liqueurs, spirits and local brews.
Wine maps can help identify famous regions as well as point out neighboring regions that usually fly under the radar. By observing the clues, you’ll be more adept at buying wine.
At this point we should probably just change the name of our blog to Gypsy Sols World Wine Guide. It seems that no matter what country we are in we seem to be able to find the most amazing wine …
A unique insight into the most popular Portuguese drinks. Discover 'green' and fortified wines, liqueurs, spirits and local brews.
The Douro Valley: Exploring Northern Portugal’s Wine Region
I had never heard of the Douro Valley before our travels to Portugal. After our Douro Valley wine tasting tour, I realized it's a gem of a wine region.
Explore the wines of Portugal, Western Europe's last wine frontier. Discover its major regions and unique flavors waiting to be tasted.
Veja como é a experiência de dormir num barril de vinho na Quinta da Pacheca, em pleno Douro!
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The famous wine from Portugal's Douro River Valley, Port would be what it is without brandy. Here's a guide to the styles and characteristics of Port.
As soon as we crossed the threshold into Garrafeira do Carmo on that fateful day in 2015, Abi was hooked. And, it was on that same visit we met Jorge,
Where to go Port wine tasting in Porto? A guide to the Port wine cellars and Port wine tours, how to visit the cellars for wine tastings and everything you need to know about Port in Porto, from how it came to be there to the best rooftop port tasting location.
Several wineries near Lisbon allow you to do wine tastings and winery tours. Try moscatel wine, Colares wine and special red and white wines from Portugal.
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Alentejo Wine Route, in the heart of Évora, presents a new space dedicated to wine tourism, in which, through a multimedia and interactive concept, it will provide its visitors with a journey through the history of wine in the region. The ancestral tradition of Talha wine, the soils and grape varieties, the sustainability of the region and the various wine tourism projects that make up the Alentejo Wine Route, are themes present in this new 680 square meter space that includes two complementary areas: one exhibition area on the history of this Portuguese wine region, and a space for wine tasting and wine tourism promotion. Rota dos Vinhos do Alentejo, no coração de Évora, apresenta novo espaço dedicado ao enoturismo, no qual, através de um conceito multimédia e interativo, irá proporcionar aos seus visitantes uma viagem pela história do vinho na região. A tradição ancestral do vinho de Talha, os solos e as castas, a sustentabilidade da região e os diversos projectos de enoturismo que integram a Rota dos Vinhos do Alentejo, são temas presentes neste novo espaço de 680 metros quadrados que inclui duas áreas complementares: uma área de exposição sobre a história desta região vinícola portuguesa, e um espaço destinado a provas e promoção do enoturismo. This new and carefully curated space, capable of receiving, with comfort and quality, 50,000 visitors annually, is part of the strategy of the most important wine region in southern Portugal, which aims to make Alentejo a world reference in the area of wine tourism. The recognition of the potential and unique character of this wine region by the tourism industry is indisputable. Indeed, since 2014 the Alentejo has received 9 successive distinctions as a wine tourism destination, where the most recent, in November 2019, was from Condé Nast Traveler, the North American magazine of luxury travel and lifestyle, which considered the Alentejo as one of the Six Best Wine Regions to Visit in 2020. Este novo e cuidado espaço, capaz de receber, com qualidade, 50.000 visitantes anualmente, faz parte da estratégia da principal região vinícola do sul de Portugal que tem como objectivo tornar o Alentejo uma referência mundial na área do enoturismo. O reconhecimento do potencial e carácter único desta região de vinhos pela indústria do turismo é indiscutível. Com efeito, desde 2014 o Alentejo já recebeu 9 distinções sucessivas enquanto destino de enoturismo, onde a mais recente, em Novembro de 2019, foi da Condé Nast Traveler, revista norte-americana de viagens de luxo e lifestyle, que considerou o Alentejo como uma das seis “Best Wine Regions to Visit in 2020”. In the area dedicated to wine tasting, visitors can find wines from the region's producers, as well as books related to Alentejo wines and wine tourism in the region. Six wines, representing 3 producers, are selected for tasting each week. In addition to the wine tastings and purchases they can make, visitors also have access to interactive equipment that allows them to autonomously design a custom wine route, choosing the starting and ending point, as well as the activities to be carried out during the tour (wine tastings, cellars visits, meals, accommodation). The personal wine tourism route defined will be sent by email to the visitor, who will be able to open it directly on Google Maps, constituting an excellent aid to their trip. The new space of the Alentejo Wine Route is located in the center of the historic area of the city of Évora, on the route from Praça do Giraldo to the Cathedral of Évora and the Roman Temple. Na área dedicada às provas, os visitantes podem encontrar vinhos dos produtores da região, assim como livros relacionados com os vinhos do Alentejo e com o Enoturismo da região. Todas as semanas estão a provas seis vinhos, representando 3 produtores. Para além das provas e das compras que podem realizar, os visitantes têm também acesso a um interessante equipamento interactivo que lhes permite, de forma autónoma, desenhar uma rota à medida, escolhendo o ponto de partida e de chegada, assim como as actividades a realizar durante o percurso (provas, visitas a adegas, refeições, alojamento). A rota enoturistica definida será enviada por email para o visitante, que a poderá abrir directamente no Google Maps, constituindo um excelente auxiliar à sua viagem. O novo espaço da Rota dos Vinhos do Alentejo situa-se no centro da zona histórica da cidade de Évora, no trajecto da Praça do Giraldo para a Sé de Évora e o Templo Romano. ROTA DOS VINHOS DO ALENTEJO Rua 5 de Outubro, nº 88 - Apartado 2146 7000-854 Évora - Portugal Telefone: (+351) 266 746 498 ou 266 746 609 Email: [email protected] Monday to Friday | Segunda a Sexta-feira - 11:00 às 19:00 Wine Tasting | Prova de Vinhos - 5 €
If you're visiting northern Portugal, the historic & gorgeous Douro Valley wine region is a must-visit. How to plan an amazing Douro Valley itinerary!
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I had never heard of the Douro Valley before our travels to Portugal. After our Douro Valley wine tasting tour, I realized it's a gem of a wine region.
There are a lot of choices when it comes to Portuguese drinks, from the finest wines and beers to refreshing soft drinks and exquisite coffee variations.
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The traditional melon for this dish is the French Charentais, which is small and slightly acidic (though still sweet), but it's just as good with a musk or hand melon or cantaloupe.
With warm weather comes cold, refreshing cocktails! If you're looking to plan outdoor soirees with friends, nothing says springtime party like a cute pink drink. From ice pops to fruits, there are lots of ways
Evora, the gem of the Alentejo region. Visitors from all over the world can’t get enough of this Portugal small town! Here’s my complete guide that includes fun things to do in Evora.
100% Touriga Nacional from Douro, Portugal. SRP of $47 and available for as low as $42 (Saturday Splurge). Imported by Quintessential Wines. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Quinta Do Vallado is located in
Guide to the best Port wine lodges - including detailed information on schedules & prices of each tour, languages provided and shipping.
Soon after arriving in the Azores in the 1430s and digging into the rich volcanic soil, Portuguese settlers planted Verdelho wine grapes. Six centuries on, travelers are increasingly exploring the vineyards of the Azores — especially those found on Pico Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
