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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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Portuguese Wine Exports Increase H1

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Exports of Portuguese wines increased by 14.5 % in volume and 19.3 % in value, during the first six months of 2021, reaching almost €436 million. “Portuguese wine exports had very positive behavior in the first half of 2021, registering a remarkable increase, both in value and in quantity, when compared to the same period

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Porto & North of Portugal to Host The 2021 International Wine Tourism Conference (IWINETC)

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Porto & North of Portugal to Host The 2021 International Wine Tourism Conference (IWINETC) https://www.iwinetc.com/news/porto-north-of-portugal-to-host-iwinetc-2021/ #wine #wintourism #portugal #porto #winetravels #winelovers #instawine #culinarytourism #tourism #wineevent

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Snow Hits Portugal’s Douro – This is not an April Fool’s Joke!

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The famous Port-producing region is under a blanket snow this week when residents would normally be witnessing the blooming of springtime flowers.The last day of March brought snow to the Douro, which is 700 meters above sea level – something that is almost unheard of at this time of year. It is a reminder that

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Italy is named the world’s best wine country

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Italy has been ranked as the best country in the world for wine lovers in a recent survey by Lastminute.com. The survey compared thirty wine-producing countries by various criteria with Italy finishing with the highest score. It beat out other counties due to the fact that it offers the most wine tasting experiences; with 993

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