Portugal is on a roll – well overdue. Loved by the Press and, despite the rate of exchange, offering great value, it is also a low wine-miles alternative to imports from further afield. Quality can be exceptional and a new generation of aspirant winemakers is set to put Portugal on the world map. Portugal’s ambition to be seen as a top quality producer would have been unimaginable just twenty or so years ago but goodness they are making their mark. Somewhat in the shadow of Port and Madeira, the table wine portfolio of Portugal has made the very best of its obscurity. Cushioned from the barrage of fashion trends, they have been able to address quality issues without the eyes of the world bearing down. There is a sense of a real pioneering spirit and it is energising to be part of the adventure.
Photo: Vineyards at Quinta do Vale Dona Maria, Douro
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