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 […]

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 […]

Wines with Signature

Wines with Signature

Wines with Signature are “wines that are ‘attached to the skin’ of some of the most important Portuguese winemakers, wines with a very peculiar signature and DNA, wines that stand out for their difference and singularity but that still remain an identity card of the regions and ‘terroirs’ from which they originate.” (Luís Costa, Revista […]

Fancy a feast with friends?

Fancy a feast with friends?

The scenario isn’t new: you’re planning a feast with friends and you’re unsure about the quantity of bottles… Does the word Magnum sound familiar to you? The VINHA gives you a clue: Nowadays, wine bottles come in all sizes, besides the standard 750ml bottle that we easily find on shelves and in restaurants. To simplify […]

How to order wine in a restaurant

How to order wine in a restaurant

Choosing a wine when in a restaurant can be a little confusing and uncomfortable sometimes. To make it easier we should take into consideration 7 steps that can help us making a good impression. 1. know your limit We should always have an idea of how much we want to spend in a bottle or if […]

Bairrada celebrates International Baga Day, with the Baga Friends

Bairrada celebrates International Baga Day, with the Baga Friends

On May 4th, the Baga Friends pay tribute to the region’s queen grape variety. On the first Saturday of May, the seven producers who make up the Baga Friends – Luís Pato, Filipa Pato, Quinta das Bágeiras, Quinta da Vacariça, Quinta de Baixo – Niepoort, Sidónio de Sousa, and Vadio – open their doors to […]

Approaching Mother’s Day: Suggestions from Revista de Vinhos

Approaching Mother’s Day: Suggestions from Revista de Vinhos

Mother’s Day is approaching. We take this opportunity to suggest some wines according to the personality or style of your dear mother! Mother who loves to travel Tarelo Arinto from the Azores & Verdelho from the Azores, 2019 Pico Island Azores Each bottle of Tarelo tells a story of tradition, dedication, and passion, transmitted through […]

April, celebrating the month of Freedom in Portugal

April, celebrating the month of Freedom in Portugal

April, the month of Freedom in Portugal. With the event that will take place this year commemorating 50 years of Freedom in Portugal, at 25th April, we suggest some wines of the same age. So you can celebrate with quality, refinement, and great harmony! Quinta da Vacaria 50 Years Tawny Port Wine Coming from the […]

April 23rd is a day to drink the best wines from Spain

April 23rd is a day to drink the best wines from Spain

On April 23rd, we celebrate the International Day of the Spanish Language, and to do it properly, you can find a selection of the best wines from Spain at Vinha. The date commemorates the death of the greatest genius of Spanish literature, Miguel de Cervantes, on April 23, 1616. Interestingly, on that day, the great […]

wines from another world, revolutionizing the portuguese market of luxury wines

wines from another world, revolutionizing the portuguese market of luxury wines

“God wills, man dreams, the work is born,” as Fernando Pessoa said, is the phrase that inspired Cláudio Martins to dream and make the collection “wines from another world” a reality, with the mission of further elevating the world of wine, revolutionizing the national market of luxury wines. There are 9 Planets, 9 Regions, 9 […]

Celebrating Chinese Language Day with Chateau Changyu Moser

Celebrating Chinese Language Day with Chateau Changyu Moser

In 2010, the United Nations (UN) established “Language Days”. Chinese Language Day is celebrated annually on April 20th. The date was chosen from the sixth solar term Guyu, one of the 24 solar terms in traditional calendars in the eastern region of Asia, as a way to honor Cangjie, historian of Emperor Huang-Ti (also known […]