Passeros Loureiro is made from the other white grape of Vinho Verde rather than the more familiar Alvarinho (known as Albariño across the border in Spain). This classic 100% Loureiro comes from the deep granite soils of... Read More
The Dão is one of the most unique wine growing regions in the world. Surrounded by the largest amphitheater of mountains in Portugal that protect the Dão from the warm Iberian winds coming from the east as well as... Read More
There is nothing more warming on a cold autumn or winter night than a glass of fine Port. Not just any Port, but this Late Bottled Vintage Port which really over-delivers for the price. It is worth noting that “Late Bottled... Read More
Lavradores de Feitoria is a small, quality driven cooperative of 15 growers in Portugal’s famed Douro region. An area most well-known for Port, the fortified dessert wine, this zone named for the river it traces should get... Read More
The red from Lavradores de Feitoria is, as the kids might put it, fire. A blend of Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz (the Portuguese name for Tempranillo), Tinta Barroca, and Touriga Nacional grown on schist soils and fermented in stainless... Read More
Casa Ferreirinha means “Little Ferreira” and is the name bestowed on the much beloved Dona Antonia Ferreira (1811-1896). Dona Antonia was widowed at 33 with 2 children, and had to go to the courts to receive permission... Read More
This is a surprising find from the wine region nearest to the capital city of Lisbon. Lisboa (formerly Estremadura) is a prolific wine region located at the center of Portugal's Atlantic coast. The bottle presentation is elegant... Read More