Organic Pioneers: Morgado do Quintão recognised as the “largest organic vineyard” in the Algarve
Morgado do Quintão shows its commitment to not only sustainable production practices but also to preserving local grape varieties and boosting the region’s reputation – May 29, 2024 Morgado do Quintão wine estate recently received the official certification, making it “the largest organic vineyard in the region”. The producer took this opportunity to highlight the significance of transitioning to more environmentally friendly...
New wine route of the Algarve region awarded the prize for the best 2023 Wine Tourism
Algarve Wine Tourism Shines at Portuguese wine awards – April 9, 2024 | Text Alexandra Stilwell Algarve Wine Tourism, a new wine route of the region promoted by the Algarve Wine Commission, was recently awarded the prize for the best 2023 Wine Tourism at the Vinho Grande Escolhas Awards. The ceremony, organised by the publication of the same name, took place at the Estoril Congress Centre. The Grandes Escolhas Awards are held every...
Arade Wine Experience: Lagoa to celebrate World Wine Tourism Day with special event featuring local producers
A full day of local wine tastings – October 20, 2023 In celebration of World Wine Tourism Day, Lagoa will host a special event, the “Arade Wine Experience”, on Saturday, November 11. The event will take participants on a wine tour around the municipality, starting with a meet-up at Ferragudo’s Praça Rainha Dona Leonor at 9.30am. This will be followed at 10am by a tasting of wines from the Algarve Golden Terroir, the joint bid of...
Passion, tradition and innovation come together under the roof of João Clara Wines
João Clara’s legacy, a “labour of love” – December 12, 2022 Staying relevant while preserving tradition can be a conundrum in the wine world. This ever-growing industry sees new producers, with creative projects attracting young and knowledgeable consumers, opening their winery doors faster than ever. Keeping up with new trends without losing your identity can be tricky for a winery. On the slopes of the Alcantarilha...
Grab your tickets for October’s Lagoa Wine Experiences
Enjoy a day’s programme full of wine tastings and friendly company – September 21, 2022 The 6th session of the Lagoa Wine Experiences happens next month with a set of unique initiatives. Participants will meet at 10.30am at the Carlos do Carmo auditorium (Lagoa) from where they will be taken to Única – Adega Cooperativa do Algarve, a place with a rich history in the region’s wine sector. A wine tasting session will be held...
Historical Quinta da Palmeirinha in the Algarve has deep roots that date back to the 8th century BC
At the historical Quinta da Palmeirinha, producer João Mariano makes new vintages with some of the region’s oldest vines – September 9, 2022 The Algarve may still be Portugal’s least-known winemaking region, but what many are not aware of is that its history goes back centuries. Its first vines were planted by the Phoenicians and the Greeks in the 8th century BC, and later Romans and Carthaginians developed this fruitful trade. More...
How a regional winery in Lagoa embraces tradition to produce great results
Since 2011, Monte de Salicos has produced 20,000 bottles of Red, White and Rosé wine annually, using tried and tested methods – August 22, 2022 Between Carvoeiro beach and the town of Lagoa, Monte de Salicos (MDS), a 13-hectare property, has been cultivated since the 18th century. It has been in the hands of the Cabrita family for at least five generations and, in 1999, António Cabrita, a local doctor from and now co-owner, planted...
Lagoa Wine Show starts this June 9 and promises four nights of wine tastings, concerts and more
Lagoa Wine Show returns after a two-year break to bring four memorable nights of wine tastings, gastronomic shows and concerts to the Algarve region – June 9, 2022 After a two year break, Lagoa Wine Show, “one of the most popular wine shows in the south of Portugal”, will return once again, between June 9 and 12, to celebrate the town’s winemaking history and showcase the high-quality wines currently produced in the Algarve. As...
Arvad winery to host a gastronomic event with wine, food, art and more!
The ‘Tchin Tchin’ gastronomic event promises wine, great dishes, fado and DJ music, performative showcooking, edible art and more – June 7, 2022 This June 16, Arvad Winery, in Estômbar, Lagoa, is hosting the ‘Tchin Tchin!’ event , between 5pm and 9pm. Described as a “celebration of life, pleasures and the senses through unique wines”, the event will shine the spotlight on local winemakers’ wines, regional food and...
Lagoa Wine Experiences 2022 edition happens this weekend
First session of Lagoa Wine Experiences 2022 will happen this weekend – May 27, 2022 Lagoa Wine Experiences, an event held for the first time in 2021 which opened the doors of local wine estates to wine lovers, is returning this year with its first session taking place on Saturday, May 28, between 10.30am and 6pm. Participants will meet at the Carlos do Carmo auditorium from where they will be taken to the Quinta dos Vales wine estate...
