Portugal

Croft Port

  • September 21, 2015

Croft Port’s new visitor centre offers tourists an insight into a working vineyard, with tastings of a range of Croft Ports, tours of the vineyards and wineries and a chance…

  • September 2, 2015

See Sarah Ahmed's rating, tasting notes and drinking window for Poeira 2012.

Douro new releases: Expert’s Choice

  • September 1, 2015

Pity the vintage which follows on from an ecstatically acclaimed year like 2011. It’s undeniable: 2012 Douro reds cannot match the stature of 2011s, neither in fruit or tannin power…

Susana Esteban

  • July 22, 2015

Alvarinho Lead variety in Moncão e Melgaço, Vinho Verde: aromas of honeysuckle and fruit, ranging from ripe citrus, pear, peach and apricot. Fresh palate. Loureiro Lead variety in Lima, Vinho…

Fita Preta, Portugal

  • July 22, 2015

See Sarah Ahmed’s 22 exciting Portuguese whites here If the Brits are known for their reserve, the Portuguese elevate it to a new level. Take the advertising campaign which declared…

Portuguese whites

  • July 22, 2015

Portugal offers fresh, mineral white wines from unique varieties, says Sarah Ahmed. She picks 22 exciting wines to try.

Quinta das Maias, Dão

  • July 21, 2015

See Decanter's expert rating, tasting notes and drinking window for Quinta das Maias, Dão 2013.

Vale da Capucha, Fossil, Lisboa

  • July 21, 2015

See Decanter's expert rating, tasting notes and drinking window for Vale da Capucha, Fossil, Lisboa 2012.