The diversity of Portuguese grape varieties is staggering, and a confusing topic for both Portuguese and non-Portuguese wine lovers.  I have personally witnessed arguments among Portuguese winemakers, unable to agree on the synonyms for a particular Portuguese variety, as most varieties are known in different regions by different names.   In naming them through the centuries, [...]

Once again Cortes de Cima was present at “Essência do Vinho“, the annual wine fair that takes place in the beautiful city of Oporto. Beneath the beautiful Neoclassic arcades and balconies of Palácio da Bolsa,  Portuguese wine producers gather every year to showcase their wines. This year we were pleased to use the occasion to [...]

Two feelings dominated my presence there: satisfaction and a kind of missing feeling.
Satisfaction and joy for being able to share and give to know this special Touriga Nacional wine.
The “missing” felling, because it was the return to my old working place from where I keep grateful memories.
For the ones who had the chance to taste [...]

If you have ever visited our cellar door shop at the winery, you would have noticed that the walls are filled to the brim with Trophies, Gold Medals, Best of Class and Best of Nation Awards – over 60 at last tally, and still counting! If you visited there this week, [...]