Bastardo is back! No, we’re not talking about any considerable volumes. Just a few rows here and there. But the re-planting of the grape which is supported by the institute of IVBAM, is slightly increasing. Whether or not there’s…
In 1508, Funchal received the status of a city by King Manuel I. This was of course celebrated in 2008, in connection with the city’s 500th anniversary. The company of H.M. Borges thought that was worth one heck of…
Last year, the new producer Madeira Vintners used their facilities and winery for the first time. Few have visited so here’s a sneak preview of the interior, exterior and inventory. For the bottled wines you still have to show…
Among all wine events visiting Stockholm throughout the year, the Wines of Portugal day, arranged by ViniPortugal, are often one of the best. The 2014 version was not only yet a well organized journey through Portuguese wines, it was…
It’s delicious to eat, the Listrão, but now I am about to taste my first young vinified version of it. And what adds extra excitement, is the fact that next to the Listrão there’s a Caracol. Porto Santo re-enters…
Don’t you just love it, when you still can sense the primary fruit and the typicity of a grape variety – and yet get some age and balance on top of that? Welcome to the world of colheitas! The…
Saturday morning. Rain-laden clouds covers the sky only to be occasionally interrupted by the sun. The moody weather is of course a part of the season in Madeira, although the temperature stays steadily around 16-18 C in the Funchal…
From Senhor Gonçalves Tinta Negra vineyard on the opposite side of the valley, the view is simply breathtaking. São Vicente was in the past a hidden village, to protect it and its church from sea pirates. Today it’s one…
Generous chunks of polvo – squid that is – marinated in vinegar together with raw vegetables and parsley. Not pickled, more the gentle acidity of a nice vinegar. For aesthetic reasons, serve it in a hollowed out cabbage head….
Yes, it’s a Tinta Negra. And yes, it’s absolutely brilliant! The 1996 Single Cask 409 C is one of those wines that everyone with prejudiced Tinta Negra thoughts should taste. Well, the rest of us should have it as…
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