Portuguese Wine

In Portugal, vines were planted in the Sado and Tagus valleys in at least 2000 BC, it was in the 10th century BC when the Phoenicians introduced new grape varieties and some new Winemaking techniques to the country. The main wine regions of Portugal are the following: Vinho Verde Trás-os-Montes Dão Bairrada Beira Interior Lisboa…

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Espumante – The Sparkling World In Portugal

There is probably no one who has not heard of the Cava, the famous sparklings of Spain, or the Champagne of France, or possibly the Italian Prosecco, which are made in a particular region of their country. But what about the high-quality sparkling wines produced in Portugal, which go well with otherwise for the country’s…

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How To Read Portuguese Sparkling Wine Labels?

When you have a bottle of Champagne, Cava or Franciacorta you are expecting sparkling wine made with the traditional method with second fermentation in the bottle. When you look for a bottle of sparkling wine from Portugal, here called Espumante, it is not so straightforward. It is a long term discussion that exists, but the…

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