Q&A: Luís Sottomayor, head of winemaking, Casa Ferreirinha and Sogrape Porto Wine

From Barca Velha to small-batch single varietal Douro wines by way of Clink cocktails, Luís Sottomayor gives Andrew Catchpole the lowdown on life at the helm

New Wines of Portugal president outlines key priorities

New Wines of Portugal president Frederico Falcão has pointed out his priorities for his three-year mandate.  

Winetraders adds first Portuguese producer

Winetraders has added Quinta da Pedra Alta to its portfolio, marking the company’s first Portuguese producer. 

Generics respond to the pandemic: Wines of Portugal

In the seventh of our series on responses by the generics to the Covid-19 pandemic, Andrew Catchpole talks to Jorge Monteiro, president, Wines of Portugal

Symington announces vintage ports

The Symington Family has announced its 2018 vintage Ports - to be launched via live video presentation for the first time.  

Bar Douro City

BAR DOURO CITY

Portugal boosted by recovery of volumes

Several Portuguese wine regions have recovered volumes this year, bringing the country in line with its five year average, but in the new ‘abnormal’ of climate change, things aren’t quite adding up.

Beyond the Tejo

Jo Gilbert digs deep into the vinous roots of southern Portugal to discover how three decades of investment continues to unearth indigenous gems.

Leading Port figure Ian Symington passes away

Ian Symington, a leading figure in the Port trade for nearly 50 years, has passed away.

Vino Verde turns focus on the UK

Vinho Verde is launching a new campaign to fulfil the Portuguese wine region’s potential in the UK.

AXA Millésimes buys top estate in Portugal

AXA Millésimes has acquired the Quinta do Passadouro winery in Portugal for an undisclosed sum, the company has announced.

Kopke and Casa Burmester latest to declare 2017 a vintage year

Kopke and Casa Burmester are the latest Port houses to declare 2017 as a vintage of outstanding quality.  

Niepoort declares ‘epic’ 2017 vintage

Winemaker Dirk Niepoort has declared his 2017 vintage port, hailing it as “the best wine I’ve ever done” at a tasting for the trade at Lyle’s in London on Thursday.

Wine Stars Awards opens up to host of new countries

Harpers Wine Stars Awards is inviting entries from Germany, Austria, Portugal, Greece, Turkey and Lebanon, to join established category England and Wales, at the next round of judging this Spring, with the entry deadline on 16 April.

Quinta da Aveleda turns to rosé in £6 million Algarve investment

Portuguese wine producer Quinta da Aveleda has announced a £6 million investment in the Algarve, which is expected to primarily focus on the production of rosé wines.

DO wines drive double-digit Portuguese growth

Education and tourism were the key factors behind Portugal’s double-digit value growth in the UK last year, according to Sonia Vieira, marketing director of ViniPortugal.

Portuguese wine is booming, says new report

The latest Wine Intelligence report on Portugal says the wine category in the country is growing “significantly” year on year, driven in part by a rise in tourism and “economic recovery after years of financial crisis”.

Q&A: Adrian Bridge, chief executive, the Fladgate Partnership

The resurgence of the port industry

At first glance, it appears to be a case of “same old story” when analysing port’s prospects in the UK. According to CGA Strategy, in the 12 months to February 24, 2018, port sales (by volume, 9-litre cases) decreased by more than 11%, falling 9.8% in value. Nielsen data concurs: retail sales declined by more than 2%, remaining static in MAT TY 142,687 % CHG VS value at £77 million (MAT to March 3, 2018).

Portugal gears up for Best of Vinho Verde awards

Portugal’s Vinho Verde region is to host it’s latest annual Best of Vinho Verde awards next week, with a panel of international judges pronouncing on the top wines from this on trend region.