https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/ Tasting notes, events and curiosities about Portuguese wine. en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-convento-da-gloria-arinto-de-2018?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-convento-da-gloria-arinto-de-2018?lang=en Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Today I’m sharing my tasting note for Convento da Glória, Arinto 2018, a wine with a dry profile and persistent acidity. It still reveals the quality and character of this grape, despite showing a slight decline. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/as-variedades-minoritarias-de-arribes-das-bodegas-pascual-fernandez?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/as-variedades-minoritarias-de-arribes-das-bodegas-pascual-fernandez?lang=en Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000 I delve into a cross-border project celebrating Arribes’ forgotten varieties, between the Douro and the expertise of José Luís Pascual and Patrícia Santos. I taste two surprising whites, Siete Peldaños, Doña Blanca 2020 and Malvasia 2020. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/quinta-do-tamariz-lugar-de-vinhos-com-historia?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/quinta-do-tamariz-lugar-de-vinhos-com-historia?lang=en Thu, 08 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000 I was delighted to attend the launch of the book about the history of Quinta do Tamariz. Among memories and aged wines, I took a fascinating journey through centuries of tradition and identity. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-casa-ferreirinha?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-casa-ferreirinha?lang=en Sat, 11 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000 Today I share Casa Ferreirinha wines at a traditional grocery shop in Porto and taste Castas Escondidas 2019. It is a wine full of history, identity and flavours to treasure. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-quinta-de-monforte-azal-superior-2021?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-quinta-de-monforte-azal-superior-2021?lang=en Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000 In my Little Book, I tasted Quinta de Monforte, Azal Superior, 2021, a fresh, mineral and persistent Azal. It paired pleasantly with malandrinho octopus rice. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-esmero-branco-2012?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-esmero-branco-2012?lang=en Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000 Today I taste Esmero Branco 2012, a balanced, structured wine that is still a great pleasure at 11 years old. I recommend it with sushi, grilled fish or grilled white meat. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-quinta-das-corricas-reserva-branco-2020?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-quinta-das-corricas-reserva-branco-2020?lang=en Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000 I tasted Quinta das Corriças Reserva Branco 2020 and found it balanced, structured and thoroughly enjoyable. I recommend adding it to any home wine collection. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-implicit-branco-2017?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-implicit-branco-2017?lang=en Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000 Today I tasted Implicit Branco, 2017, a five-year-old Alentejo white with fruit, minerality and delicious evolution. I was sorry to have only one bottle to enjoy with a fish and squid Paella. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/xau-laura-recebe-os-rapazotes-vinhos?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/xau-laura-recebe-os-rapazotes-vinhos?lang=en Sat, 01 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000 I visited Xau Laura, in Porto, at the invitation of Rapazotes, and discovered their new Cães da Vila Tinto. It was a light and delicious evening, shared over petiscos, with families and wines full of dreams. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/na-vinha-a-luz-das-estrelas?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/na-vinha-a-luz-das-estrelas?lang=en Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000 I took part in an unforgettable wine tasting where the vineyard, family and astronomy came together beneath a starry sky. Between flavours, laughter and constellations, I experienced a truly wonderful night. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-touronio-da-quinta-de-tourais?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-touronio-da-quinta-de-tourais?lang=en Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000 Today I’m treating myself to Tourónio, from Quinta de Tourais, a white wine from the Douro made by Fernando Coelho and inspired by Liliana. I paired it with spaghetti Alle Vongole and recommend keeping it for a few years: it will evolve beautifully. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/vinho-dop-moscatel-de-setubal-e-queijo-portugues?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/vinho-dop-moscatel-de-setubal-e-queijo-portugues?lang=en Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000 I attended the opening of O Pátio das Marias Queijaria in Porto and discovered a delicious combination of Portuguese cheeses and wines. My favourite pairing brought DSF moscatéis together with the cheeses of Quinta de Camarate. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/alivetaste-sabores-da-vida-em-2022?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/alivetaste-sabores-da-vida-em-2022?lang=en Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000 I fondly remember the “Sabores da Vida 2022” event at Palácio do Freixo, where wine, food and friendship came together beside the Douro. It was a memorable afternoon surrounded by outstanding producers and chefs. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/um-novo-vinho-geographic-wines-e-um-novo-espaco-botella-food-and-wine?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/um-novo-vinho-geographic-wines-e-um-novo-espaco-botella-food-and-wine?lang=en Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000 I discovered the new Botella Food and Wine space in Foz do Porto and tasted the new Geographic Wines wines. Among toasts and petiscos, I’m curious to follow this project and the upcoming baga release. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-fonseca-1963?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-fonseca-1963?lang=en Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000 Today I opened a bottle of Vinho do Porto Fonseca Vintage 1963, kept for almost 60 years. Among aromas of leather, caramel and spices, I let myself be carried away by a dense, silky, timeless wine. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/legado-o-testemunho-do-conhecimento-e-do-saber-do-senhor-fernando-gued?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/legado-o-testemunho-do-conhecimento-e-do-saber-do-senhor-fernando-gued?lang=en Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000 At the Legado vertical tasting, I drank every sample and was captivated by its elegance, acidity and authenticity. This century-old vineyard and its 20 ancestral varieties are a true love story between the vineyard and the grower. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-muxagat-os-xistos-altos-rabigato-2017?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-muxagat-os-xistos-altos-rabigato-2017?lang=en Mon, 04 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000 Today I’m surrendering to the pure delight of Muxagat, Os Xistos Altos, Rabigato 2017, an intense, elegant wine full of character. I want to savour it sip by sip and share this moment with you. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/vinho-do-porto-churchill-s-num-passeio-de-fim-de-tarde?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/vinho-do-porto-churchill-s-num-passeio-de-fim-de-tarde?lang=en Sat, 02 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000 I visited Churchill´s cellars and discovered elegant, fresh Port wines full of personality. Among barrels, casks and smiles, I enjoyed a memorable tasting and came away with a delicious secret to share. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-palacio-dos-tavoras-tinta-gorda-1-edicao?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/hoje-o-mimo-e-palacio-dos-tavoras-tinta-gorda-1-edicao?lang=en Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000 Today I’m tasting Tinta Gorda, 2020, a surprise of red fruit—very dry, grippy and complex. I’m sharing the story of these grapes from a century-old vineyard on the Mirandês plateau. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/ensaio-ao-luxo-no-vinho?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/ensaio-ao-luxo-no-vinho?lang=en Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000 For me, luxury is found in the search for the ideal wine—the one that reveals soul, essence and excellence. I return from my sabbatical to present distinctive nectars and wines that create unforgettable moments. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/o-vinho-tinto-do-tio-papo-seco?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/o-vinho-tinto-do-tio-papo-seco?lang=en Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000 I begin 2021 with a red wine from the Douro, created by two friends and inspired by Tio Papo Seco. I taste it with curiosity and discover a wine that grows in the glass and needs time. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/biaia-uma-beira-para-beber?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/biaia-uma-beira-para-beber?lang=en Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:00:00 +0000 I visited the Biaia project and fell for the expression of Beira Interior in Luís Leocádio’s wines. Among single-varietals, reservas and late harvests, I highlight my favourites. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/turra-o-melhor-amigo-do-homem-e-vinho-de-bons-momentos?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/turra-o-melhor-amigo-do-homem-e-vinho-de-bons-momentos?lang=en Wed, 11 Nov 2020 09:00:00 +0000 Today I tasted the 2019 Turra wines and discovered characterful vinhos verdes, perfect for good times. From Pet Nat to Craft and the classics, I found wines for both the Social Woman and the Taster-Sommelier. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/a-casa-de-cello-e-a-fermentacao-dos-mostos?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/a-casa-de-cello-e-a-fermentacao-dos-mostos?lang=en Sat, 10 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 I visited Casa de Cello and followed the fermentation of the must up close, amid lively aromas, different grape varieties and plenty of history. At the end, I tasted the wines from Quinta da Vegia and shared my tasting notes. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/x-vinus-o-refugio-dos-vinhos-para-apreciar?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/x-vinus-o-refugio-dos-vinhos-para-apreciar?lang=en Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000 I visited Vila Galé Douro Vineyards to discover the Val Moreira wines and found a refuge filled with romance. Among landscapes, flavours and stories, Val Moreira Altitude Tinto 2018 was one of my greatest passions. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/as-maos-do-rafael-e-dos-seus-irmaos?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/as-maos-do-rafael-e-dos-seus-irmaos?lang=en Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000 I visited the Douro and discovered Rafael and his brothers’ Mãos, among unforgettable wines, stories and landscapes. I tasted the range and chose Mãos Homenagem ao Pai to drink on my next birthday. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/menos-bons?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/menos-bons?lang=en Wed, 12 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000 Of course I come across less good wines, but I choose to share those that give me good moments. Through stories, vineyards and bottles, that is the respect for wine I want to share with you. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/no-vale-dos-tourais?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/no-vale-dos-tourais?lang=en Wed, 05 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000 I visited the beautiful Quinta de Tourais and was surprised by its wines, daring gems in a classic region. Among aromas, acidity and ripe fruit, I spent an unforgettable afternoon with Liliana and Fernando Coelho. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/kaputt-quero-a-garrafa-toda-para-mim?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/kaputt-quero-a-garrafa-toda-para-mim?lang=en Mon, 11 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000 Today I’m tasting Kaputt and rediscovering just how much I love this wine. It’s a surprising, intense, layered white that I wanted to keep all to myself. https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/um-menu-para-o-dia-da-mae?lang=en https://meninadolivrinhopontowine.com/artigo/um-menu-para-o-dia-da-mae?lang=en Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000 Today I imagine a special Mother's Day lunch, with Berbiafish recipes and wines chosen for each dish. I finish with brigadeiro, coffee and a glass of aguardente, celebrating the pleasure of being at the table.