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Portugal life at the top: Mateus RoséWines come and wines go, but Mateus Rosé has stood the test of time. Richard Mayson talks to Salvador Guedes, third generation of Sogrape bosses in a family to find out what the future holds for Portugal's biggest wine producer
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Alentejo: A place in the sunTraditionally one of the poorest areas in Europe, the south of Portugal is now one of the richest in local colour. John Downes MW heads down to the Alentejo to investigate the region's change of fortunes
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Chipping at Port’s pedestalDouro's unfortified red wines are increasingly coming out of port's shadow says, RICHARD MAYSON, who looks at latest launches from the valley
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Portugal when They Are Good
Like the region's climate, the wines of Vinho Verde vary enormously. Quality and character range from sweetish, fizzy whites to tannic, high-acid reds, but some of the best are light, crisp and fragrant: perfect for summer drinking, writes Susy Atkins
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Single Quinta wines from Portugal
A country-wide association of independent growers producing and bottling wines entirely from grapes grown in their own vineyards is helping to reinforce the move throughout Portugal towards high quality single quinta wines. Richard Mayson samples some of the fruits of their individual labours.
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Portugal ringing the changes
Two decades ago the people of Alentejo were busy with a revolution. Now there's another upheaval going on, only this time it's the wine that's changing. Harold Heckle reports
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Douro Table Reds
Long regarded as a poor relation to the region's famous Port wines, Douro table reds are finally getting the recognition they deserve, writes RICHARD MAYSON
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Rare 1940s Ports: tasting through time with KopkeKopke hosts a vertical tasting with Ports from 2003, 1980, 19690 and 1940
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How do organics and biodynamics affect a vineyard’s carbon footprint?An online debate around the carbon footprint of organic and biodynamic viticulture...
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Spotlight on Douro: 90+ point reds from DWWA 2019Top-scoring red wines exemplar of Douro's sophistication and diversity...
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Porto to open €105m ‘World of Wine’ attractionA large visitor attraction and cultural centre in Porto named ‘World of Wine’ has been preparing to open its doors this summer
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Vinho Verde vertical: aged Alvarinhos from Quinta de SoalheiroPortugal’s Alvarinho grape can produce stunning, long-lived wines...
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Decanter Magazine: August 2020 -
Chryseia: A profile of Portugal’s icon wine and new releasesSarah Ahmed profiles Chryseia and rates the latest releases...
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First taste: Taylor’s Single Harvest 1970 PortThe release of a limited-edition 50-year-old Port...
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Portuguese Wine UndiscoveredBehind strange grapes and stranger names lies a trove of wines yet to be discovered, reveals Portuguese-wine lover CHARLES METCALFE
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The Douro Region – Andrew Jefford takes a visitI write this hidden in darkness; the sun, reflected on white paper, hurts the eyes. The heavy green door is half-open, though, and from time to time I walk over and gaze out.
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Madeira: Michael Broadbent ColumnMadeira – a wine for all seasons
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Mouchão: Steven Spurrier ColumnMooching around Mouchão
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Best Kept Secret of Oporto -
Port 2018 vintage declared by Taylor’s for a rare third consecutive yearA highly unusual third consecutive year for a vintage declaration....
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A Portuguese wine swansongIn his last Decanter article on Portuguese wine, Richard Mayson looks back over 26 years in the trade and picks his favourite producers of yesteryear, today – and tomorrow��
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20-year-old Tawny PortVintage port is often held up as the most aristocratic of wines. But RICHARD MAYSON argues that a 20-year-old tawny can offer greater overall drinking pleasure.
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Regional profile: Dão plus top wines worth seeking out
This large and diverse Portuguese wine region is now playing to its strengths, with innovative producers focusing on native grapes, reviving old vineyards and experimenting with both new and traditional winemaking styles, says Sarah Ahmed
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Interview: Adrian BridgeNatural born leader
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Portuguese Wines: Turning a Corner
The difficult, diverse nature of Portugal's grape varieties has long caused despair. Until now. By Josie Butchart
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Rare Museum Wines from Portuguese Icons10 charismatic ‘works of time’ wines...
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Discover Portugal’s talha winesSimon Woolf meets the producers of this historic style and recommends bottles to try
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Photo highlights: Decanter Spain and Portugal Fine Wine Encounter 202043 Portuguese producers and 120 Spanish producers attended this exciting tasting to pour their top wines for Decanter’s visitors. Guests had access to 549 different wines in total. With three Masterclasses and four Discovery Theatre sessions taking place too, it was an incredible experience for everyone who visited. See photo highlights of the day below. Thanks to all of the producers and visitors for making it such a memorable day. Thanks also to our sponsor Riedel.
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Albarino grapesAlbariño is the mainstay of quality wines produced in Spain's Rías Baíxas and Portugal's Vinho Verde. KITTY JOHNSON profiles a variety that loves rainy days and wet weekends
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National Pride: Port
