Posts Tagged ‘Portuguese Wines’
Beira Interior Wine Region
Portugal has established a strong position in the world wine market known for its unique grape varieties diverse terroir and exceptional quality wines. The country is renowned for its fortified wine Port as well asits still wines including Vinho Verde, Douro, Alentejo and Dão wines. Has a rich diversity of terroirs offering unique growing conditions for…
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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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Bairrada (bay-RA-da) is the story of a Pig, and two really cool grapes – Bical and Baga. This culinary holy trinity reveals itself in quaint villages and 19th century luxe hotels. Pastoral Bairrada’s meadows, and pine covered mountains are the contemporary home for the discerning traveler in Portugal’s newest ‘Age of Discovery’. Nestled between the…
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