Reviving a life-long passion: Quinta da Pedragosa is a boutique winery producing six different varieties of wine
Staying true to Portugal’s rich winemaking heritage – August 4, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio The roots of Quinta da Pedragosa were planted in 2019 with the acquisition of 10.4 hectares of land nestled in the Pedragosa Valley, near Barão de São João. But Piotr Cholewa’s journey to Quinta da Pedragosa began much earlier. A visit to Lisbon and the Algarve in 1993 sparked something within him, but it wasn’t until much later that he made...
Lagoa Wine Show is almost here
The annual event celebrates Portuguese wine and culture – June 4, 2025 The Lagoa Wine Show, one of the most acclaimed wine events in southern Portugal, is just around the corner. From June 6 to 9, visitors will enjoy a showcase of some of the country’s finest wines, and the opportunities to taste them at the town’s Coronel Figueiredo Street. Portugal’s most celebrated wine regions will be highlighted at the event, which was recently...
The Algarve’s orange wine revival
Also known as amber wines, these nectars made using an ancestral winemaking process are discreetly making a comeback – May 15, 2025 | Text Alexandra Stilwell Orange June 2021, Monte da Casteleja The name can be misleading, particularly in the Algarve, where the orange is the region’s symbol. However, contrary to popular belief, orange wine is not made from citrus fruit; rather, it’s produced from grapes and is, in fact, a type of...
Dito Cujo: A vineyard’s journey to producing character-driven wines rooted in the soul of the Algarve
With passion, resilience, and a deep connection to the land, João Caldeira and his team craft locally inspired wines that reflect the Algarvian spirit – May 12, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Hélio Ramos Dinis Gonçalves and João Caldeira It all began with an idea that took root in João Caldeira’s mind long before he ever set foot on the land that would become his vineyard. A native of Silves, João had spent much of his...
Silves wine makes history at national awards
First-ever Algarve wine to make the exclusive selection of top national wines – April 15, 2025 Morgado do Quintão’s Vinhas Velhas 2022 Morgado do Quintão’s Vinhas Velhas 2022 was named one of Revista de Vinhos’ “30 Best Wines of 2024”. This is the first-ever Algarve wine to make this exclusive selection of top national wines. Regarded as a wine authority in Portugal, Revista de Vinhos hosted its annual awards in Porto. Celebrating...
Lagoa to celebrate World Wine Tourism Day with wine tasting experiences across regional vineyards
Enjoy a full day of wine experiences throughout Lagoa this November 9 – November 6, 2024 Lagoa’s municipality invites wine lovers to a tasting journey across regional vineyards on November 9 (Saturday) in celebration of World Wine Tourism Day. The day begins at 9.15am at the Carlos do Carmo Auditorium in Lagoa, where participants will gather before heading to Convent’bio (Lagoa) for a blind tasting of “Algarve Golden Terroir” wines at...
Lagoa Wine Tourism Forum returns in November for wine enthusiasts, experts, producers and sommeliers
This year’s theme is ‘Insights for Success’ – October 31, 2024 The second edition of the Lagoa Wine Tourism Forum returns, bringing together experts, wine producers, sommeliers and enthusiasts to the renowned Tivoli Carvoeiro Resort. Organised by the municipality of Lagoa, the event will take place on November 14 and 15, under the theme ‘Insights for Success’. The Wine Forum promises to be a key fixture in the region’s...
Cerveja Vicentina makes artisanal beers showcasing the essence of the Algarve
Passion for craft – September 13, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Charlotte Cockayne/Open Media Group Portugal is renowned for its delicious gastronomy, boasting fresh, local ingredients that entice the taste buds. Beyond the superb wines produced in various regions, the country is also home to exceptional craft beers that reflect its rich heritage – and the southern region is no exception. Vila do Bispo is home to Cerveja...
Portugal’s southernmost vines at Vinha da Falésia produce fresh blends with a nod to local history
Vines with a view: On a clifftop between Lagos and Praia da Luz, you’ll find a unique terroir producing fresh mineral whites and jammy reds – August 23, 2024 | Text Alexandra Stilwell In Portugal, when it comes to vineyards with a view, there are plenty set amid the magnificent rolling hills of the Alentejo, the dramatic mountain landscapes of the Dão, or the idyllic banks of the Douro. But none have a more stunning and...
Wine Talk: Patrick Stuart weighs in on his latest discoveries
Explore 3 different wine options for this Summer – August 16, 2024 | Text Patrick Stuart Maria Izabel 2020 white I wrote about this wine back in 2017, having tried the 2015 vintage and it is interesting to see how this 2020 is significantly different. This used to be a wine with noticeable oak on the nose, but the producer has clearly moved with the times. Maria Izabel 2020 white The wine is now made from a blend of Cerceal, Viosinho,...
