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AliveTaste’25 – A Celebration of Portugal’s Wine Culture and Gastronomic Excellence

Articles, Gourmand Wine and Drinks Awards, Port, Portugal, Tourism, Travel, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine Marketing, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wine Trends, Wines of Portugal / liz admin

I recently had the honour of attending the 9th Edition of AliveTaste’25 in Portugal, an extraordinary celebration of Portuguese wine, gastronomy, and cultural excellence. My journey across the country offered profound insights into the evolution of its wine culture, from the Atlantic-influenced Vinho Verde to the dramatic terraces of the Douro Valley, and culminated in […]

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Porto Reimagined: How Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel Is Defining a New Model for Wine Tourism in Northern Portugal

Portugal, Uncategorized, Wine, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wine Trends, Wines of Portugal / liz admin

An exclusive interview by Liz Palmer with Francisco Viana Brito, General Manager Northern Portugal has long lured travellers with its riverside romance, cobbled streets, and legendary port wine. But now, a new chapter in luxury hospitality is unfolding along the banks of the Douro. At the heart of it sits Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia, a

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Carol Duval-Leroy Named Officer of the Legion of Honour for Her Pioneering Role in Champagne

Articles, Champagne, champagne region, Wine, Wine Trade, Wine Trends, Women in Wine, Women in Wine Talks / liz admin

In a momentous acknowledgment of her exceptional contributions to viticulture and French cultural heritage, Carol Duval-Leroy, President of Maison Duval-Leroy, has been named Officer of the Legion of Honour, one of France’s highest civilian accolades. This prestigious distinction not only honours her unwavering dedication to the Champagne region but also recognizes over three decades of

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Rethinking the Tasting Room Experience: Does Waiving Fees Drive More Visitors?

Articles, Wine, Wine Economics, Wine Marketing, Wine News, Wine Research, Wine Trade, Wine Trends / liz admin

I’ve come across some compelling insights from the SVB 2025 DtC Wine Report that shed light on evolving strategies in the tasting room experience. According to the report, wineries were asked under what circumstances they would waive tasting fees. Predictably, scenarios such as making a purchase or joining a wine club were frequently cited, widely

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Exploring the “Wines of Portugal” Tasting Room in Lisbon’s Terreiro do Paço

Portugal, Tourism, Travel, Uncategorized, Wine, Wine Marketing, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wine Trends, Wines of Portugal / liz admin

Lisbon’s vibrant energy flows through its grand avenues, pastel façades, and historic waterfront, yet one of its most compelling experiences lies quietly in a corner of the city’s most iconic square. Tucked into the western wing of Praça do Comércio, also known as Terreiro do Paço, the Wines of Portugal Tasting Room, operated by ViniPortugal,

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AliveTaste’25 Elevates Portugal’s Wine + Gastronomy at Pestana Palácio do Freixo

Articles, Portugal, Wine, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wines of Portugal / liz admin

In the heart of Portugal’s storied wine country, where centuries-old traditions meet contemporary elegance, this year’s AliveTaste’25 was nothing short of a sensory revelation. Held at the magnificent Portuguese Baroque Pestana Palácio do Freixo – DOURO. The event unfolded as a harmonious symphony of taste, culture, and refined hospitality. The event was attended by an eclectic

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Aroma, the signature restaurant located in the five-star Pestana Douro Riverside

Articles, Port, Portugal, Tourism, Travel, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wines of Portugal / liz admin

Last night what a magical dinner at Aroma, the signature restaurant located in the five-star Pestana Douro Riverside. This is a stunning riverside property blending neo-historic architecture with modern elegance was once home to a perfume, candle, and soap factory, famously known as the Floral Factory. From the outside, the structure maintains its original

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World of Wine (WOW) Cultural District in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

Articles, Port, Portugal, Wine, Wine Education, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wines of Portugal / liz admin

Just arrived at the World of Wine (WOW) Cultural District in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto! This vibrant cultural hub features seven unique museums that celebrate the best of Portuguese heritage, wine, cork, chocolate, and more: The Wine Experience Where you can dive into the history and diversity of Portuguese wine. Planet Cork Where you

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AliveTaste’25 – Porto, Portugal

Articles, Events, Global Wine Evemts, Hospitality Industry, Port, Portugal, Travel, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine Marketing, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wines of Portugal / liz admin

I’m heading to Porto today participate in the 9th Edition of @Alivetaste_com in Portugal! I’ll be exploring the wine regions of Vinho Verde and Douro; visiting top wine producers, dining at some of Portugal’s most celebrated restaurants, and luxury hotels. The journey culminates at the enchanting gardens of the Palácio do Freixo in Porto, where

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Dievole Wine Resort: A Benchmark in Tuscan Wine Tourism Excellence

Articles, Hospitality Industry, Italian Wine, Tourism, Travel, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine Marketing, Wine News, Wine Review, Wine reviews, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wine Trends, Wines of Italy / liz admin

During my recent visit to Dievole Wine Resort, I conducted an in-depth exploration of the estate’s integrated wine tourism program, encompassing guided vineyard tours, curated gastronomic experiences, and a structured tasting of the estate’s wine portfolio. Here are my findings. The Dievole Wine Resort exemplifies an exceptional model of integrated wine tourism, where viticulture, gastronomy,

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