Discover Bairrada and the icon grape Baga
Discover Bairrada and the icon grape Baga It is impossible to talk about the history of the Baga grape without mentioning the history of its region of origin in Bairrada. Bairrada Bairrada is one […]
Portuguese Port Wine
Portuguese Port Wine The Port Wine—popularly called, Port—from Portugal is regarded as one of the oldest wines in existence. With its rich history and ruby red fortified (slightly sweetened) composition, it has become one […]
Tejo The origin of Portuguese wine
Tejo The Origin of Portuguese Wine The Tejo River plays an enormously important role in the Portuguese wine scene – it was on the banks of this river that the Tartessos first cultivated vines […]
Portuguese Wine Regions
Portuguese Wine Regions In recent years, Portuguese wine has gained enormous popularity across the world, and more and more tourists have started visiting Portugal exhibiting profound interest in their gastronomy and wine. When we […]
June 7
June 7, 1494: On in this day in 1494 the Treaty of Tordesillas was signed in the Spanish town of Tordesillas. The treaty was essentially an agreement between Portugal and Spain to divide the […]
September 3
September 3, 1758: On this day King Joseph I of Portugal barely survived an assassination attempt outside Lisbon when three men intercepted his unmarked carriage outside the Portuguese capital. In the weeks that followed […]
July 26
July 26, 1139: In this year, Afonso Henriques founded the Kingdom of Portugal and made himself the king. The Iberian Peninsula's western monarchy, the Kingdom of Portugal, served as the forerunner of the present […]
The Complete Guide to Tempranillo Wine
The Complete Guide to Tempranillo Wine No other grape variety is as synonymous with Spanish red wine as Tempranillo. It is the top grape variety in the country and the leading grape variety of […]
September 10
September 10, Every Year: International Port Wine Day September 10, 1756: On this day, the Companhia Geral da Agricultura des Vinhos do Alto Douro (which translates to the Company for the Cultivation of Vineyards […]
How Port Became a Wine Staple Through Trade Agreements
How Port Became a Wine Staple Through Trade Agreements "Port" is fortified wine originating from Douro Valley in Portugal. Historically, Portuguese wine gained popularity because of an increasing demand from British consumers. This consumption forced […]
