Portugal - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Sogrape: Sandeman and Porto Ferreira join raft of vintage port declarations

Published: 08 June, 2026

Portuguese wine giant Sogrape’s two leading port houses – Sandeman and Porto Ferreira – have both declared 2024 vintage ports.

Port wine festival to hold inaugural UK event in June

Published: 29 May, 2026

The Association of Port Wine Companies (AEVP) has announced a new edition of its Port Wine Fest – a Festival of Portuguese Wines, which will take place in London on 18 June – the first time the event will be held in the UK.

Kopke declares 2024 vintage port

Published: 13 April, 2026

Kopke Group has declared two 2024 vintage ports from across its estates: Kopke Vintage 2024 and Burmester Vintage 2024.

Quinta de Soalheiro joins Thorman Hunt

Published: 27 March, 2026

Quinta de Soalheiro has appointed Thorman Hunt as its distributor in the UK.

Tejo region terroir Serras recognised

Published: 19 February, 2026

CVR Tejo has announced the recognition of the Portuguese region’s fourth terroir, Serras, after a regional soil study completed in 2025.

Portugal places UK at centre of growth ambitions

Published: 02 February, 2026

As part of its international growth strategy, Wines of Portugal – the interprofessional Portugese wine association – has said that it intends to make the UK Portugal’s number one export market over the next decade.

Graft Wine welcomes up-and-coming Portuguese winery into its family

Published: 26 November, 2025

London-based importer Graft Wine has announced the addition of Freire Lobo, an organically farmed, high-altitude estate, to its diverse portfolio.

Taylor’s harvest: Heat causes smaller crop with intense flavour reported

Published: 29 October, 2025

After a growing season defined by extreme heat, historic Port house Taylor's is reporting that the unique conditions have afforded this year’s wines with a unique flavour profile.

Quinta do Pôpa joins the Bancroft portfolio

Published: 04 September, 2025

Quinta do Pôpa is partnering with Bancroft Wines, which will be distributing the Douro estate’s portfolio in the UK.

Symington predicts lower yield but good quality harvest

Published: 27 August, 2025

Symington Family Estates has announced its expectations for the 2025 harvest across its estates in the Douro, Alentejo and Vinho Verde regions.

Portugal's Tejo to allow PGI wines at 0.5% alcohol

Published: 27 August, 2025

Tejo Wines has announced updated regulations for the region’s lower-alcohol and dealcoholised wines. The move follows approval by the Tejo General Council (CVR), as well as official recognition by the Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho (IVV).

Taylor’s David Guimaraens: Reinvigorating Vintage Port’s on-trade promise

Published: 15 July, 2025

At the inaugural Taylor’s Port Vintage Years UK Sommelier Challenge at Berry Bros & Rudd’s Napoleon Cellar, Taylor’s David Guimaraens (pictured, left) impressed the vital role of sommeliers in championing Vintage Port within the on-trade.

Quinta Do Noval declares 2023 vintage Port

Published: 30 April, 2025

Quinta do Noval has declared three Vintage Ports from 2023.

Taylor’s releases Sentinels Vintage Port 2023

Published: 23 April, 2025

Taylor’s has made its declaration of Vintage Port today, St George’s Day – the traditional date for the announcement – and alongside launches Sentinels Vintage Port 2023.

Symington announces Quinta Vintage Port from six estates

Published: 17 April, 2025

Port giant Symington Family Estates has announced that it will produce 2023 Quinta Vintage Ports from its top six Douro estates. The move will see the wines bottled in May and available from mid-June.

Symington partners for first foray into Vinho Verde

Published: 12 March, 2025

Leading port house Symington Family Estates has partnered with winemaker Anselmo Mendes to produce Casa de Rodas Alvarinho 2023, its first ever Vinho Verde.

Jeroboams expands portfolio with wines from Chinon and Alentejo

Published: 26 February, 2025

Fine wine merchant, Jeroboams, has added two producers to its portfolio with Domaine de la Chapelle from Chinon, Loire Valley and Mouchão vineyard from the Alentejo, Portugal.

Bibendum becomes exclusive distributor for Quinta da Pedra Alta

Published: 27 January, 2025

Leading Douro producer Quinta da Pedra Alta will now be distributed in the UK and Ireland via Bibendum. A portfolio of red and white table wines as well as a selection of Ports will be available to the on-trade under the Bibendum banner and to independent merchants via Walker & Wodehouse.

Henkell Freixenet acquires full ownership of Vinicom

Published: 09 September, 2024

Henkell Freixenet, a global leader in sparkling wine and renowned supplier of still wines, has reinforced its presence in Portugal by completing the acquisition of Vinicom, a family-owned wine distribution company.