People
Hans Kristian Jorgensen
Winegrower and Winemaker
Both the grapegrower and head winemaker at Cortes de Cima. Born in Skals, Denmark, he took his degree in mechanical engineering before leaving his native country for the East, and spent the next 23 years in Malaysia as engineer for a Danish plantation company, United Plantations. There he worked with a great variety of tropical commodities, including palm oil, coconut oil, cocoa and tea. While in Malaysia, Hans followed the company tradition of flying, private airplanes being the best means of getting around plantations surrounded by tropical jungle.
He keeps this tradition alive at Cortes de Cima, using his Cessna aircraft for aerial observation and visiting his vineyards.
Carrie Jorgensen
Marketing and PR
Responsible for administration and marketing. A Californian born girl, Carrie grew up in the San Francisco bay area, and studied Economics at UC Berkeley, before moving to Malaysia where she met Hans. Since the early days of Cortes de Cima she has been actively involved in both production and sales of our horticulture products.
Pioneer in Portugal of selling online direct from the winery.
António Cláudio
Assistant Manager
Tel. 961 351 901
Skype asclaudio7
Email claudio@cortesdecima.pt
Graduated in agro-industrial, engineering by the Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Lisboa, António collaborates in the areas of viticulture, winemaking and olive oil production since 2003.
After several professional experiences that have taken him to the “four corners of the winemaking world” . Australia, USA, Argentina and Chile. Today he apply all his knowledge together with the family Jorgensen.
José Eduardo Jorge Silva
Public Relations & IT Manager
Tel. 284 460 067
Skype joseejsilva
Email jose@cortesdecima.pt
Hamilton Reis
Winemaker
Tel. 284 460 066
Skype hamilton.reis.dias
Email hamilton@cortesdecima.pt
Hugo Almeida
Winemaker
Tel. 284 460 066
Email hugo@cortesdecima.pt
Patrícia Guerreiro
Office Manager and Accounts
Tel. 284 460 069
Email patricia@cortesdecima.pt
Sara Amado
Sales Assistant
Tel. 284 460 062
Skype sara.amado
Email sara@cortesdecima.pt
Cristina Ferrão
Asst Winemaker
Tel. 284 460 066
Skype cristina.ferrao
Email cristina@cortesdecima.pt
Helena Sardinha
Asst Winemaker
Tel. 284 460 066
Skype helenasardinha
Email helena@cortesdecima.pt
Sérgio Fialho Cândido
Stock
Tel. 284 460 061
Skype sergio.m.candido
Email compras@cortesdecima.pt
Joaquim José Dias Pereira
Cellar Master
Bjarne Otto
Danish Chef
Chef Bjarne Otto, has a long culinary history at renowned Copenhagen restaurants, such as Kong Frederik, Plaza Hotel, A Hereford Beefstow, Bregnerød Kro, and Restaurant Pinafore, Admiral Hotel (where he was co-owner/head chef in the 80s).
In 1992 he moved to Portugal, where he and his wife Gitte, ran their own restaurant (No Patio) in Lagos until 2005, achieving a listing in the Guide Michelin. He is now using his master skills to transform local alentejan ingredients into delectable wine and food pairing experiences at our winery tasting room.
Nuno Borges
Press releases and publicity
Anna Sofie Blincoe
Artist
Karen´s daughter Anna paints the beautiful illustrations used on our labels. She´s a successful fine artist living in Copenhagen.
Karen Sofie Blincoe
Designer
Anna´s mother Karen has been our label designer from the beginning. Karen who studied graphic design in England, has had her own design company in England and in Denmark. She has also worked for the Danish Design School in Copenhagen. Karen is Hans´first cousin. She has recently been appointed director of the Schumacher College. Karen now works full time for her ‘pet cause’ - sustainability
