Touriga Nacional
The National variety. The name itself denounces it. It is the most national grape variety in Portugal (the most planted is the Iberian variety Tinta Roriz/Aragonês aka Tempranillo) and is widespread throughout continental Portugal and islands.Throughout time it has had many different names, Touriga, Tourigão, Azal Tinta, Bical Tinto, Tourigo do Dão, Preto de Mortágua, […]
The right temperature for each wine?
Many of us have came across with the question, “What’s the right temperature to serve this wine?” Sometimes the easiest way is to follow the idea that whites should be served at lower temperatures, around 6°C (directly from the fridge) and red wines at room temperature. Despite the fact that this general idea can lead […]
Adega Mãe
The Lisbon region, formerly known as Estremadura, located northwest of Lisbon and, composed by nine Appelations of Origin (Colares, Carcavelos, Bucelas, Alenquer, Arruda, Torres Vedras, Lourinhã, Óbidos and Encostas d’Aire), was once identified as one of the largest wine regions in the country, in terms of vineyard area and Portuguese wine production. Although, as a […]
