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The wines of Malhadinha Nova, Alentejo, Portugal

September 17, 2022 jamiegoode 432 Views Alentejo

I’ve followed the wines of Malhadinha Nova over the years, since their promising debut in the early noughties. The vineyards

July 10, 2022 jamiegoode 529 Views Alentejo

This is a bright red from Portalegre (the cooler, higher-altitude bit of the Alentejo) with vineyards in the granite foothills

Very impressed with this blend of Alvarinho (aka Albariño) with Loureiro – two grapes from the cool Minho, grown here

Charismatic António Maçanita is a familiar name in the Portuguese wine world, releasing more than 50 labels each year. In

Ricardo Santos is behind XXVI Talhas, which is based in Vidigueira. He and his colleagues have taken over the cellar

Júlio Bastos is one of the leading winemakers in Portugal’s Alentejo region, and his family property, located near Estremoz, is

There’s an interesting story behind this wine. Incógnito is the famous Syrah made by Cortes de Cima, first produced in

September 27, 2020 jamiegoode 2350 Views Alentejo

This is the collaborative wine I was involved with last year. It’s now in bottle and this was my first

Rocim, the Alentejo winery based between Cuba and Vidiguera in the south of the region, are famous for their hosting

A short tasting video with this wine: Herdade do Rocim NatCool Fresh from Amphora 2019 Alentejo, Portugal12% alcohol. Made in