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CNN Portugal has come to ODE Winery and Casa Relvas to report on the growing trend of single varietal grapes in Portugal: "In Portugal, there are many ways to order wine. First, we choose whether we want white, red, or rosé. Then, we specify one of the 14 wine regions that make up the country. Examples: 'I’d like a white from Alentejo,' or 'I’d like a red from Dão.' The type of grape used is generally not a major point of discussion. However, outside of Portugal, the tradition is different. Anglo-Saxons, for example, have long been accustomed to ordering wine by the grape variety. They go to a bar and ask for a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Sauvignon Blanc, or a Syrah. It’s the grape variety that guides their choice of wine. (...) This trend is also gaining traction among wine enthusiasts in Portugal. 'The Portuguese are now beginning to discover the specific characteristics of grape varieties. We have a restaurant where many customers come specifically to try Arinto, Fernão-Pires, Touriga Nacional. It’s starting to happen quite often' says [ODE Winery winemaker] Maria Vicente." Full article in Portuguese https://lnkd.in/dbgnzxim

#realestate 🍇 September in Portugal is the time of grape harvesting, and with it comes an increased interest in homes in the country’s wine regions. 🌿 🔹 Along the Douro River, one of the most famous wine-producing areas, vineyards are scattered across the hills, where they make the renowned port wines and the increasingly popular rosé. This region is also known for its valleys and villages where winemaking traditions are passed down from generation to generation. 🔹 In Alentejo, a vast and hot region in the south of the country, vineyards stretch across plains and hills. Fresh white wines with citrus notes and strong reds are produced here. The winemaking estates in this region are known for their long harvesting seasons, which can extend into early winter. 🔹 On the island of Madeira, winemaking is deeply connected with the history of the region. In places like Câmara de Lobos and São Vicente, grape varieties are grown for the production of the famous Vinho Madeira. 🔹 In Algarve, known for its beaches, there are also wine estates that produce wines reflecting the Mediterranean climate of the region. https://lnkd.in/dPEP7_8Z

"The Tejo is a beautiful region, an hour from Lisbon, that has everything Europe and Portugal offer: monasteries, castles, churches, beautiful landscapes, fantastic cuisine. And all this with a thousand years of history, wineries with 400 years. There is a diversity of wines because there is a diversity of soils and climates, ranging from plains to some high-altitude wines. We have soils ranging from sandy to clay-limestone, with a bit of schist — explained in Rio the critic and journalist Marcelo Copello, ambassador of Tejo wines in Brazil, during the opening of the caravan that will travel through cities in the country. (...) In the presentation to specialists, Copello reported that he visited wineries in the region and was surprised by brands like Ode Winery, which does not yet export to Brazil: — As a discovery, it wasn't the only one, but Ode Winery was one of the most remarkable, managed by Australians. It has a wonderful restaurant, offering contemporary cuisine that blends Eastern and Western flavors with Portuguese ingredients. They are going to launch a hotel. It's a project with a stature of investment in quality and modernity. They produce very fresh wines, with vibrant acidity and fruit. They even have amphora wines. For those seeking a distinctive wine, there's this Arinto, with 50% of the wine aged for 5 months in new 500-liter oak barrels. You can perceive the wood, and it also has quite high acidity. You see here this trend of low alcohol and high acidity. This is increasingly common worldwide. As for the Ode red wine produced in amphora, it is made with Alicante Bouschet, which is not so common: — It is a wine aged for 12 months in amphora, which surprised me because it is fresh and elegant. The amphora is not coated with pitch; it is pure. The pitch significantly changes the profile." (Full article in Portuguese; for subscribers) https://lnkd.in/dry5Agu6

ODE Winery, Farm and Living has women in leadership positions in all of its departments. COO Ana Araujo and winemaker Maria Vicente talked about their experiences in the market and the project on this article from Human Resources Portugal. #ode #winery #winebusiness #womeninbusiness #womeninwine #winemaking #leadership #visitportugal #vinhosdotejo #tejowines #vinhosdeportugal

🇵🇹🍷🎙️ Entrevista rápida a Pedro Seixo, Cofundador da Santos & Seixo. Percorra as imagens 👉 🤔 Quer saber mais sobre a nossa história? Visite o nosso site (https://bit.ly/3Y71xbG) e mate a curiosidade! 🇬🇧🍷🎙️ Quick interview with Pedro Seixo, Co-founder of Santos & Seixo. 👉 What was your vision when you founded Santos & Seixo? GIVE MORE MEANING TO LIFE. The search for a more coherent meaning in life, the desire to leave a legacy, an indelible mark for my children. This is what led me to venture into a world that wasn’t mine, the world of wine, but to which I had a family connection that encouraged me: Alzira Santos, the businesswoman who was my mother’s teenage companion, and also a wine enthusiast. 👉 What are the success factors for creating a wine brand? Creating a wine brand needs to be well thought out, structured, and based on three crucial pillars: deciding if we want an Off Trade approach (supermarkets and specialized stores), On Trade (restaurants, hotels, and bars), or both, aligning the strategy with oenology, and defining whether the brand will be cross-market, aimed at export, and if so, to which markets. 👉 What does the wine sector mean to you? It has always been a passion of ours. Through it, we fulfill the desire to leave a legacy for our successors. 👉 What is the importance of owning vineyards? Santos & Seixo started without a winery or land, but as the company grew, acquiring estates became crucial. These acquisitions allowed us greater flexibility and credibility with our partners. 👉 Why did you decide to buy Encosta do Sobral? Encosta do Sobral came from a friend who knew the previous owner. Honestly, the Tejo region was our last option, but when we saw Encosta do Sobral, we immediately recognized its potential. It’s a unique terroir with an existing winery and storage structure that allowed us to centralize all our operations. 👉 What are your goals for the future? The goal is extremely ambitious: to become a leading wine company. 🤔 Want to know more about our story? Visit our website (https://bit.ly/3Y71xbG) and satisfy your curiosity! . . . #santoseseixo #wines #portugal

Most famous Napa Napa Valley is probably California's most famous wine growing region, especially within the larger North Coast AVA. It will forever be associated with the 1976 blind tasting of the Judgment of Paris, where some of the world's top gourmets rated Napa Cabernet Sauvignon from Stag's Leap Wine Cellars above classified Bordeaux. See also in the history of California how Napa instantly became the most famous and desirable wine destination in the world. Over the next 40 years, Napa Valley went from a few dozen wineries to several hundred. Trade organization Napa Valley Vintners has 500 members, but was founded in 1944 by just seven vintners. Napa facts Napa Valley has a Mediterranean climate with warm summers (33C) and cool, wet winters (with an average temperature of 2.8C). Napa is located at the same altitude as Setúbal in Portugal, Alicante in Spain, Calabria in Italy and the Greek Ionian Islands. As you go further north, it gets warmer. That is why there is a wide choice of wine styles. Napa Valley examined more closely Napa Valley has 16 sub-regions, each with its own qualities. You can divide this into three main categories, namely the flat valley, the higher mountain area and the bay. The valley area mainly produces wines that are lush and refined. The wines from the mountain region are especially powerful and daring. While near the bay you can mainly find sparkling wines and Pinot Noir wines. https://lnkd.in/ef9bbpAa #wset #napavalley #wines #winelover #wijn #wijnliefhebber

Ribera del Guadiana Wine Route – Spain | Certification Renewal The famous Ribera del Guadiana Wine and Cava Route has renewed its certification for another year, a result that reaffirms one of the most important destinations for all wine lovers and enthusiasts in Spain. This newly renewed certification represents the route's efforts to improve the visitor experience and promote the region's wine tourism heritage, positioning the route as a reference as destination, attracting visitors and contributing to the growth of the sector. The Ribera del Guadiana Wine and Cava Route was certified in 2023 as a product club belonging to the Spanish Wine Routes by the Association of Wine Cities ACEVIN established in the territory of the Ribera del Guadiana D.O.P. created in 1999. This route is located in the province of Badajoz in the community of Extremadura and makes the territory and its wine tradition known through multiple wine tourism activities in a geographical area that includes about twenty municipalities integrated into six sub-areas called Matanegra, Ribera Alta, Ribera Baja corresponding to the area of Badajoz while Montánchez and Cañamero correspond to the geographical area of Cáceres. In 2023, visits to wineries and wine museums associated with the itinerary recorded an increase of 18.20% compared to 2022, remarkable data that show a remarkable growth that has brought an economic impact of €102 million. Wine tourism is to be considered an accessible and responsible activity that is consolidated every year as knowing the territory in different perspectives and ways, for this reason La Ruta del Vino y del Cava Ribera del Guadiana and all its associates aim to create a unique and memorable experience. Spain has 37 wine routes whose main driving force for wine tourism activity are the 740 wineries that the association has. The wine-growing territories of Extremadura are distinguished by the variety of landscapes and natural beauty of this Iberian land and the excellence of its wines and cava are the result of careful, dedicated and meticulous work that are combined with love for the territory and its products. Linked to all that it is also an opportunity to get closer to the delicious regional gastronomy with designation of origin such as the famous Iberian Ham of the Dehesa de Extremadura, the Veal and Lamb of Extremadura and the Torta de la Serena among others. https://lnkd.in/eD8E7tPd

Bordeaux, the main city in south west France, is the wine region of the Aquitaine area. Bordeaux wine is readily exported to countries throughout the world and there are many vineyards that help make this exportation financially rewarding for the region by producing popular tasty wines to suit all tastes. Vineyards in Bordeaux cover hundreds of thousands of acres of land. Large quantities of wine producers in this area are independent wineries. Chateau Beychevelle is a Bordeaux winery that welcomes wine tasters from all over the world to sample its home grown produce. Visitors come and go daily, tasting and purchasing the fine product of the hard working vineyard’s laborers. Another area in Bordeaux that wine enthusiasts should visit is the Saint-Emilion village. In Saint-Emilion village one will find a number of friendly vineyard owners who are always happy to show off their wines. The difficulty many say is choosing the vineyards to visit. With so much choice you may need several days to get a full taste of the area.

Bordeaux, the main city in south west France, is the wine region of the Aquitaine area. Bordeaux wine is readily exported to countries throughout the world and there are many vineyards that help make this exportation financially rewarding for the region by producing popular tasty wines to suit all tastes. Vineyards in Bordeaux cover hundreds of thousands of acres of land. Large quantities of wine producers in this area are independent wineries. Chateau Beychevelle is a Bordeaux winery that welcomes wine tasters from all over the world to sample its home grown produce. Visitors come and go daily, tasting and purchasing the fine product of the hard working vineyard’s laborers. Another area in Bordeaux that wine enthusiasts should visit is the Saint-Emilion village. In Saint-Emilion village one will find a number of friendly vineyard owners who are always happy to show off their wines. The difficulty many say is choosing the vineyards to visit. With so much choice you may need several days to get a full taste of the area.

Bordeaux, the main city in south west France, is the wine region of the Aquitaine area. Bordeaux wine is readily exported to countries throughout the world and there are many vineyards that help make this exportation financially rewarding for the region by producing popular tasty wines to suit all tastes. Vineyards in Bordeaux cover hundreds of thousands of acres of land. Large quantities of wine producers in this area are independent wineries. Chateau Beychevelle is a Bordeaux winery that welcomes wine tasters from all over the world to sample its home grown produce. Visitors come and go daily, tasting and purchasing the fine product of the hard working vineyard’s laborers. Another area in Bordeaux that wine enthusiasts should visit is the Saint-Emilion village. In Saint-Emilion village one will find a number of friendly vineyard owners who are always happy to show off their wines. The difficulty many say is choosing the vineyards to visit. With so much choice you may need several days to get a full taste of the area.