In the February edition of Revista de Vinhos, Portuguese wine magazine, the magazine lists the very best of 2007. Douro and Port Wines were awarded in several categories such as Company of the Year, Vinicultural Organization and Excellence Wines, wines that were unanimously acclaimed by the tasters. Here is the complete list of awards given to Douro and Port Wines.
Continue reading ‘Douro among the “Best of 2007”, by Revista de Vinhos, Portugal’
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During the grape growing cycle the weather was cooler than usual. There were more rainfalls than usual during the growing period which lead to the appearance of diseases like mildew, which seems to have affected more the quantity produced rather than the quality of the grapes. The total amount of rain was not enough to put the vintage into jeopardy. This vintage will put more in evidence the professionalism of viticulturalists in regards to good practice in the vineyard through out the year and of oenologists who overall seem to be quite positive regarding the quality for this harvest. The general feedback from winemakers indicates a vintage with less production however with wines of excellent quality (quite fresh and balanced). Continue reading ‘Harvest 2007 – Portugal’
Nearly 1,500 wines reached the final of the international contest, of which only 43 were awarded Gold
Continue reading ‘Six Spanish wines earn Gold Medals at the Wine Masters Challenge in Portugal’
Three new Wine Routes will be operative as from January.
Continue reading ‘Wines from Ribeiro and Northern Portugal establish a joint wine tourism network’
Dr. Macku holds a doctorate in agricultural and environmental chemistry from the University of California at Davis, as well as a Master of Science in food science and technology. Continue reading ‘Cork Supply USA recently appointed Dr. Carlos Macku as their new director of technical services to head up CSU research projects.’
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1194/2006 of 4 August 2006 opening crisis distillation as provided for in Article 30 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 for table wine in Portugal
Official Journal L 215 , 05/08/2006 P. 0013 - 0014
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The Symington family have announced that their Port company Warre’s has acquired Quinta do Bom Retiro Pequeno, one of the best estates in the legendary Rio Torto valley. Warre’s is the oldest British Port company, the pioneer of a great and historical tradition.
Continue reading ‘Warre’s Acquires Top Douro Quinta’
The Portuguese Cork Association (APCOR) proudly announces the start of its Campaign for Cork in the UK this month — ‘Let’s Talk Real Cork’ — with the signing of José Mourinho, manager of the Chelsea Football Club.
Continue reading ‘Mourinho to front UK Cork Campaign’
Benicia, CA, September 6, 2005 – Another hot summer in Europe coupled with a
drier than usual year seems to have contributed to lower yields yet better quality cork, according to Jochen Michalski, president of Cork Supply Group, the nation’s largest provider of premium natural cork wine stoppers.
Continue reading ‘Hot Weather and Little Rain Marks 2005 Cork Harvest’
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