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Showing posts with label WINES OF PORTUGAL. Show all posts
Showing posts with label WINES OF PORTUGAL. Show all posts
Friday, December 1, 2023

What are the "Vinho Verde" wines coming from Portugal?

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 "Vinho Verde" is a type of wine that comes from the Vinho Verde region in northwest Portugal. The name "Vinho Verde" tr...
Saturday, October 28, 2023

How different are the fortified wines from regular table wines apart from an enhanced alcoholic strength?

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 Fortified wines are indeed different from regular table wines in several ways beyond their enhanced alcoholic strength. Here are some of th...
Friday, October 27, 2023

How and why the Madeira is considerd the longest living wine of all?

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 Madeira wine is often considered one of the longest living wines in the world due to its unique production process, which involves heating ...
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Why Wines from European Countries are considered better than the rest of the World?

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 Wines from European countries, particularly those from regions like France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, have historically been highly regar...
Wednesday, August 23, 2023

What is decanting? Which wine need to be decanted before serving?

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 Decanting is the process of transferring liquid, typically wine, from its original bottle into a different container, often called a decant...
Monday, July 17, 2023

What role the Cork has to play during the ageing and storage of the wine bottle?

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 Cork plays a crucial role in the ageing and storage of wine bottles. Here are some key aspects: Seal: Cork acts as a natural sealant for th...
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Why Madeira is regarded as the longest living wine?

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  Madeira wine is regarded as one of the longest-living wines due to its unique production process and high levels of acidity and sugar. The...
Monday, November 30, 2009

PORTUGUESE WINE TERMS

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Adega : Winery Branco : White Casta : Grape variety Colheita : Vintage year Espumante : Sparkling wine Garrafeira : A reserva red wine age...

WINE REGIONS OF PORTUGAL

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Vinho Verde  is produced from grapes which do not reach great doses of sugar. Therefore, Vinho Verde does not require an aging process. ...

Vineyards in Vinho Verde Demarcated Region in Minho, Portugal

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APPELLATION SYSTEM

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The  appellation  system of the Douro region was created nearly two hundred years before that of  France , in order to protect its superio...

The traditional rebelo boat, used to transport Port Wine from the Douro Valley to the cellars near the city of Porto.

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GRAPE VARIETIES - PORTUGAL

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Portugal possesses a large array of native varietals, producing an abundant variety of different wines. The wide array of Portuguese grape...

WINES OF PORTUGAL

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Portuguese wine  is the result of traditions introduced to the region by ancient civilizations, such as the  Phoenicians , Carthaginians ,  ...