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

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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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Exploring the Douro!! Portugal’s Most Storied Wine Region

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I’ve arrived in the breathtaking Douro Valley where centuries of winemaking tradition meet terraced vineyards and unforgettable landscapes. From river to ridge, this UNESCO World Heritage region tells the story of Portugal in every glass. I’m excited to explore its vineyards, meet its winemakers, and experience its remarkable wines and culture. Stay tuned for more

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

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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

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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

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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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Old World Wines Gaining Share Across US On-Premise

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CGA by NIQ’s latest On-Premise Measurement Research explores the share of total wine, with a focus on domestic white and red wine categories across the US, to highlight the opportunities for suppliers as old-world wines continue to gain share. Using insights from the latest 52-week period of CGA’s OPM data to 12/31/2022, it is apparent

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Churchill’s Offers “Vindima” Douro Harvest Experience

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Churchill’s is offering tourists the opportunity to participate in picking grapes and immerse themselves knee-deep in the tradition of treading the fruit under foot this September. It was just announced that Quinta da Gricha, their flagship vineyard, will welcome visits for its annual ‘Vindima’ September 10, 11 and 25th. The day begins with a grape

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Wines of Portugal Annual Tasting [London] March 29th, 2022

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After almost 2 years without coming to the market as a group, Portuguese wine producers are eager to show what they’ve been working on these last few months. Portuguese wine exports have rocketed to a historical global level of 925 million euros in 2021 (+8.11% vs 2020). And there’s more good news, specifically for the

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Wines of Alentejo Announce New Sustainability Certification Program

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Portugal’s Comissão Vitivinicola Regional Alentejana (CVRA) / Wines of Alentejo, confirms that four wineries in this sustainability-conscious region have met a rigorous (new set) of requirements. This qualifies them to feature a newly created official “Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP)” certification seal on their wines. Herdade dos Grous was the first to qualify, followed

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Continuation of the 2021 Port Wine Day celebrations…

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I’m absolutely thrilled to be invited by the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e do Porto to participate in the tasting panel for the “Port Wine Day” celebrations! This Friday, November 12th, at 7pm (Portugal) 2pm (Canada/US), watch live on the Port and Douro Wines Facebook page! The global tasting panel will be tasting six

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