Lagoa to host first Wine Cities Competition in November
It’s official – Lagoa has been selected to host Portugal’s first Wine Cities Competition, which will take place between November 26 and 29 at the town’s São José Convent. Around 600 Portuguese wines are to be judged, all of which will automatically enter the European wine competition ‘Città del Vino’ to be held in Italy between May 20 and 23 next year. “The Wine Cities Competition is the only such initiative in the world that...
Top 10 Algarve wines
For the 10th anniversary of Inside Carvoeiro, Algarve-based wine writer, Patrick Stuart, shares his list of 10 favourite Algarve wines as prepared for the special 100th edition of our sister magazine Essential Algarve A) Barranco Longo Blush Rosé A difficult rosé to beat in the sub 10-euro price range, there are fresh and delicate red fruit notes on the nose and a slight creaminess in the mouth with good acidity with a dry yet fruity...
EARTH OPENS ITS DOORS
CARVOEIRO’S LATEST OFFERING IS A TRIBUTE TO THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE From the people who brought us Terroir comes a brand new and equally appealing concept in the form of Earth, a shop and café located on Rua das Flores, at the top of Estrada do Farol. Officially opened on June 27, this bright and welcoming deli-style shop offers a unique selection of gourmet and organic products, gifts, spirits and artisan wines that...
