World’s Best Vineyards 2024: The 50 Best Vineyards in the World

World’s Best Vineyards 2024: The 50 Best Vineyards in the World

The World’s Best Vineyards 2024 list recently revealed the 50 best vineyards in the world, showcasing destinations that combine exceptional wines with unforgettable experiences. Among this year’s award winners, Viña VIK in Chile and Germany’s Weingut Dr. Loosen are in prominent positions, and their wines are available in Portugal through Super Grapes and Vinha. Viña […]

On St. Martin’s Day, head to the cellar and taste the wine

On St. Martin’s Day, head to the cellar and taste the wine

St. Martin’s Day, celebrated on November 11th, is one of the most anticipated dates of autumn. As the portuguese proverb says, “On St. Martin’s Day, head to the cellar and taste the wine,” this tradition invites us to taste the first wine of the year, accompanied by roasted chestnuts and good company. It’s a moment […]

Trás-os-Montes: Authentic Wines, Forged by Climate and Mountains

Trás-os-Montes: Authentic Wines, Forged by Climate and Mountains

Discover the wines of Trás-os-Montes, a mountainous region in northeastern Portugal, rich in history and winemaking tradition. Wine production here dates back centuries, with numerous rock-carved wine presses of Roman and pre-Roman origin, shaped by extreme climatic conditions. The wines here are as intense and unique as the terroir they come from, offering unmatched flavors […]

World Pasta Day – October 25th

World Pasta Day – October 25th

On October 25th, we celebrate World Pasta Day! Although pasta has a history that dates back to ancient civilizations, it is in Italy that we find the recipes and traditions that have made it one of the most beloved dishes in the world. To mark this special date, we invite everyone to learn how to […]

Alicante Bouschet: A Grape of Unique Personality

Alicante Bouschet: A Grape of Unique Personality

October 20th marks the celebration of Alicante Bouschet Day, one of the most remarkable and iconic teinturier grape varieties, renowned for giving wines intense color, depth, and incomparable structure. Originally from France, this grape has found a perfect terroir in Portugal, especially in the Alentejo region, to fully express its potential. Alicante Bouschet is one […]

Wines of Lisbon: Tradition and Diversity

Wines of Lisbon: Tradition and Diversity

The Lisbon region is a true treasure for wine lovers, renowned for its diversity of terroirs. With 9 demarcated sub-regions — Bucelas, Colares, Alenquer, Arruda, Torres Vedras, Óbidos, Encostas d’Aire, Carcavelos, and Lourinhã — each with unique characteristics, Lisbon offers a rich palette of styles and flavors. Among the most notable sub-regions, Bucelas shines with […]

Republicano: A Tribute to the Republican Revolution of 1910

Republicano: A Tribute to the Republican Revolution of 1910

On this 5th of October, No Rules Wines pays tribute to the history of Portugal with the launch of Republicano, a wine that celebrates the courage and innovation of the revolution that established the Portuguese Republic in 1910. This 2022 vintage Syrah is more than just a wine; it is an oenological representation of the […]

Heróis do Mar Festival with unmissable gastronomy and concerts

Heróis do Mar Festival with unmissable gastronomy and concerts

The Heróis do Mar (Heros of the sea) Festival celebrates sea lovers, seafood, and fish in a unique gastronomic event in Portugal, from October 3rd to 6th, in Lisbon. As featured in the wine magazine, Revista de Vinhos, and in the words of Nuno Guedes Vaz Pires, director of Essência Company, the company responsible for […]

Chilean Wines: What Makes Them So Special?

Chilean Wines: What Makes Them So Special?

Chilean wines are globally recognized for their elegance, complexity, and excellent quality, making them perfect for both everyday enjoyment and aging. In 2024, Chile shone at the Decanter World Wine Awards, winning 25 gold medals, with its red wines being among the top-ranked. But what makes Chilean wines so special? Unique Conditions for Viticulture Singular […]

Port Wine: A Tradition We Celebrate on September 10

Port Wine: A Tradition We Celebrate on September 10

Celebrate Port Wine Day with a Toast! Today, September 10, we celebrate Port Wine Day, a special occasion to honor one of Portugal’s and the world’s most iconic wines. This date marks the establishment of the Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro by the future Marquis of Pombal on September 10, 1756, […]

Back to School for Grown-Ups with Literary Tips from Vinha!

Back to School for Grown-Ups with Literary Tips from Vinha!

With the kids heading back to school, why not seize the opportunity for a back-to-school moment for adults? After all, learning isn’t just for children. Vinha has the perfect solution for grown-ups who want to start the new “school year” by deepening their knowledge of wines! Foot Trodden – Portugal and the Wines that Time […]

How are rosé wines made?

How are rosé wines made?

Rosé Wine is known for its elegant pink hue and is a symbol of sophistication. Its color can vary, depending on the grape varieties and winemaking techniques used, from an orange tint like onion skin or salmon, to a soft pink, or even a more intense color like redcurrant. These wines combine the delicacy of […]

VINHA Gift Card

VINHA Gift Card

The “VINHA Gift Card” is the easiest and quickest way to offer the best wine to those who truly deserve it! With this gift card, not only can you offer the amount that makes the most sense to you, but you can also send a personalized message! What is the format of the Gift Card? […]

Have You Tried Muxama, the “Ham” of the Sea? Discover This Traditional Algarvian Delicacy

Have You Tried Muxama, the “Ham” of the Sea? Discover This Traditional Algarvian Delicacy

“Some call it sea ham. An ancestral method of preserving tuna through salting and drying, muxama concentrates a unique sapidity and texture, representing an exceptional gastronomic heritage and a force of nature. A true delicacy, muxama is made from the noblest and least fatty part of the tuna. It is the loin, which is then […]

Passion Fruit: The Fruit That Transforms Cocktails into Unforgettable Experiences

Passion Fruit: The Fruit That Transforms Cocktails into Unforgettable Experiences

Passion fruit, with its tropical and tangy flavor, is the secret to creating delicious and innovative cocktails, whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic. This exotic fruit, known by its Tupi name “mara kuya” (meaning “fruit to be served”), is a burst of flavors that can be easily incorporated into a variety of drinks. Versatile and delicious, passion […]

Great Wines Deserve Perfect Glasses to Enhance All Their Aromas and Flavors

Great Wines Deserve Perfect Glasses to Enhance All Their Aromas and Flavors

A good wine deserves perfect glasses, and while some wine purists swear by high-end crystal glasses, equally refined glass wine glasses have emerged in recent years. These glasses, fine and delicate, have delighted oenophiles around the world, offering a high-quality alternative at a more affordable price. For these enthusiasts, wine glasses must be aesthetically pleasing […]

Icon of the Spanish wine world, Belondrade y Lurton arrives at Vinha

Icon of the Spanish wine world, Belondrade y Lurton arrives at Vinha

BELONDRADE Y LURTON is a high-quality Spanish white wine, recognized by oenophiles worldwide as one of the best examples of the Verdejo grape from the Rueda region. Extremely popular, this wine almost instantly sells out after each vintage release. With its recognizable label (completely orange), it is a wine that also stands out visually, both […]

No Rules Wines: Irreverent Wines from Dão Where Creativity Knows No Bounds!

No Rules Wines: Irreverent Wines from Dão Where Creativity Knows No Bounds!

A No Rules Wines, a “no rules” wine company, was born from a passion for the art of winemaking. The goal is to achieve creative enology, without borders or barriers. Founded by winemaker Tiago Macena, businessman António Sousa Martins, and international wine consultant Cláudio Martins, the company celebrates innovation and authenticity. Wines from Dão with […]

Champagne Boizel – toast with elegance to the arrival of summer

Champagne Boizel – toast with elegance to the arrival of summer

Founded 190 years ago, the house of Champagne Boizel creates wines of the highest quality that reflect the best of the Champagne region and are the best way to toast with elegance to the arrival of summer. It was in 1834 that Auguste Boizel and Julie Martin, a young couple, joined forces to create their […]

2024 marks the release of Barca Velha, an unquestionable symbol of the highest quality of Douro wines

2024 marks the release of Barca Velha, an unquestionable symbol of the highest quality of Douro wines

Classic, intense, complex, elegant, and rich—these adjectives fall short in describing Barca Velha, the cornerstone upon which Casa Ferreirinha’s reputation was built. Declared only in truly exceptional years, Barca Velha has, since its creation in 1952, been crafted from selected grapes grown at different altitudes in the Upper Douro, aged in French oak barrels, followed […]