Seit Anfang August ist der spanische Weinsektor um eine geografische Bezeichnung reicher: Mit der Indicación Geográfica (IG) Viñedos de España hat das Ministerium für Landwirtschaft und Fischfang in Madrid eine neue Bühne für Qualitätsweine besonderer Anbaugebiete aus Spanien geschaffen. Diese neue IG ist im Mittelfeld des spanischen Qualitätssystems angesiedelt und ...

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Quinta do Zambujeiro D.O. / Region: Alentejo, Portugal Address: Monte do Zambujeiro, Rio de Moinhos, 7150 Borba, Portugal Telephone: +351 268 801 431 Fax: +351 268 801 233 Email: quintadozambujeiro@sapo.pt Web: www.zambujeiro.com Founded: 1998 Hectares of Vines: 30 hectares vines between 2 and 32 years of age Wine maker Nuno Malta (General Manager) assisted by Luis Lourinho and the reputed...

While browsing the vintage section of our local LCBO, we came across an intriguing blend from the Douro region of Portugal. Not having had Portugese wine before, and considering that it was a blend of four grapes not normally encountered in North American wines, it was a must have. Who couldn’t pass up the opportunity to sample four grape varieties* in a single bottle? The Quinta Do Portal...

Back at the beginning of the month we received an intriguing email from Ryan Opaz from Catavino.net , asking if we’d be interested in taking part in a sort of international survey of Iberian wine. He asked us to outline the availability and diversity of Spanish and Portuguese wines in ...

Welcome back! It's been awhile and we've been busy trying to get settled into our new home!  So today I wanted to let you know about a few upcoming events and to recap our successful Meme: The 2+1 Iberian Wine Survey . We got a lot of great responses from ...

... was buried near the Dao - miles inland in the north of Portugal.  I hid the treasure map in me pantaloons ... : portuguese wine , portugal , red wine , talk like a pirate , wine...

“Die Zahl der Wein Sorten des Handels ist erstaunlich groß; dieselben werden teils nach den Produktionsländern, teils nach den Orten benannt, an welchen sie erzeugt wurden, und dann wieder nach den einzelnen Jahrgängen unterschieden, deren Güte oft sehr verschieden ist. Ferner unterscheidet man im Handel die W. in kleine, mittlere ...

... softened with age.  Have you ever tried red wine from the Dao region of Portugal?  It may just inspire ... , lent-approved discoveries to add? Technorati Tags: california wine , italian wine , portugal...

âJoin in our exploration of Port wine, steeped in century old traditions. Oporto (English for Porto ), and its sister city, Vila Nova de Gaia across the river, provide the historical perspective before we head up river to the enchanting Douro River Valley . We offer our discerning guests an ...