The nominees have already been revealed, the announcers announced and the red carpet is about to be unrolled, we just need to remember some film works to accompany the Oscars ceremony on Monday night (February 25, 2019). Everyone likes going to the movies and watching a good film, almost as much as drinking a good […]

Valentine’s Day is celebrated by lots of passionate couples. Chocolates and flowers are essential, but what can not ever be missing on Valentine’s night is a bottle of good wine. For those who prefer to stay home to enjoy a dinner for two in a private setting, Vinha has selected a list of 5 wines […]

Vinha wants your Valentine’s Day to be unforgettable and so we leave here a script for wine lovers – as we are – to prepare the perfect day! Every day we feel happy to have our loved one by our side, but the 14th of February is a special time to demonstrate it even more. Especially […]

Enjoy this Mulled Wine recipe to warm you up on the cooler days of Winter! Ingredients: ¾ of a cup of water ¾ of a cup of sugar 2 cinnamon sticks Juice of 1 large orange Whole cloves, as many as you like 750 ml of Red Wine Xisto Preto Signature 2015 Douro DOC   […]

Nowadays, there are thousands of wines available. Given that every wine has its own label and that it has some influence in our purchasing choice, it is not difficult to be a bit confused when buying a wine. Nonetheless, a proper reading of the label might help obtaining important and necessary information for an adequate […]

It’s early 2019, so it’s time to check all the good stuff in 2018! The Wine Enthusiast Magazine was committed to try different wines to select the Top 100 of the year! In 2018, Portuguese wine stood out in the magazine’s publication. Several Portuguese wines were distinguished, among which we highlight the quality of 5 […]

It’s really cold outside, there’s no need to leave the house with this weather. What you really need is a good Wine! Here’s a short list to warm up your winter. Cold weather calls for warm meals, full-bodied wines, and a good movie by the fireplace. In order to perfect this, the only thing missing […]

Entering the wine world can be quite challenging. Our mouth needs time to get to know different flavors, and it is not always easy to choose the best wine from a range of existing offers. But don’t worry! This list will help you select the ideal wine for beginners!   The important thing is to […]

Despite being a fish, Cod does not necessarily have to be matched with White Wine. It is our recommendation…but there are other options Generally, combining Cod with a light White Wine will never let you down! However, if you prefer new tasting experiences, where delicate flavors complement each other, you can choose a full bodied […]

Christmas is almost here, and you still have no idea what to get to you wine lover friend? Don’t worry! Here you can find the ideal wine for any kind of person.   Offer SANGIOVESE to your sharp friend. The sincerest friend you can have. He cannot stand still. His daily routine is not a routine […]

The Bible says “and no one after drinking old wine wants the new, for they say: ‘The old is better!’” (Luke 5:39). However, aged wine does not always mean better wine.   Most Wines are produced for immediate consumption, which means that they aren’t made to stay on the wine cellar. If you let it […]

A good wine connoisseur knows a good Vinho Verde Wine when he tastes it. Here are some of the features that make the Northwest region of Portugal so famous in the Wine world.   Wines from the Vinho Verde region are distinguished by their freshness, elegant lightness and fruity aroma, given that they are produced […]

We can’t buy happiness, but we can buy cheese and wine, which is pretty much the same thing! Follow our tips to guarantee the success of your next night with friends, cheese and wine!     Similar intensities   Firstly, it is important to combine cheeses and wines with similar intensities, so that one does […]

Do you know which are the most appropriate glasses to entirely enjoy the sensations from the experience of drinking wine?   Nowadays there are already many scientific studies that evidence the importance of the shape of the wine glasses. In one of the studies, from 2015, a group of japanese medics used a special chamber […]

Do you want to try a rosé but don’t know how to choose, how to pair it with food or how to serve it? Here are the answers to all your questions about rosé, some trivia and more! Now you can impress all your friends with your knowledge about rosé wine!   Rosé wine has […]

Even though Portugal’s a small country, we can be proud to be one of the biggest wine producers in the world. As if that’s not enough, we also have an immensely varied amount of autochthonous grape species. The secret? The ever living tradition of the grape farming and the great climate and geologic conditions. Come find […]

Summer is coming to its end and in Portugal “vindimas” season is officially starting: the grapes are ready to be picked from the vines – a job done in a celebratory and festive mood, to then produce this year’s wine   What are Vindimas after all? Vindimas are a very specific and singular time of […]

Wine has a praiseworthy past as it carries more than 5000 years of history. That’s why it’s so important to consume it the best way possible. In order for this to happen, you should do a little and simple ritual called “decanting the wine”.   What does decant mean Decanting wine is not as difficult […]

The simple habit of drinking a glass of red wine with your meal brings a lot of advantages to your health. Actually, experts even say that a glass of wine with your meal is more beneficial than a glass of water.   Main benefits of red wine Um copo de vinho tinto à noite, durante […]

You can turn any room into a wine cellar, even with a limited budget. It can be a space with a personalized design or a little wine cooler. You can create a wine storage according to your personal taste, just by following a few rules.   Wine is such a popular drink that some people […]