The Wines of Westeros are coming

12 houses. 12 temptations. Where does your loyalty lie?

House Lannister has a Pinot Noir
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Your sister roots for Sansa, your brother mimics Jeffrey, annoying the hell out of you, your mother wants you to be more like Rob Stark, you grandparents sound everyday more like Grand master Pycell dragging its chains and you, well you, just want to watch the actual show!...But you can't. The season 5 of the Game of Thrones series will only come out next year. Alright, so you can't watch it...but you can drink it.

Hear ye hear ye, there's wine in the realm! A collection based on 'Game of Thrones' wines is coming soon. The projec was born from the minds of fans of the show at Common Ventures, an australian creative agency. 

HBO's most watched series inspired this enterprise although they don't have an official connection to Game of Thrones, they have a pretty good grip on characterizing their wine. “

Wines of Westeros offers a different wine variety for each house on the show. For the Northerners Stark's they have created a bottle of a Sauvingnon Blanc, for the house Targaryen a Shiraz and  for the Golden Lions they have a Pinot Noir. "The reds are all associated with the houses that are head strong and robust. The whites on the other hand are more cunning, perceptive and mysterious,” said Jane Burhop of Common Ventures.

The Wines of Westeros are coming

A bottle of the Game of Thrones wine will cost roughly around 15€ and is already available for preorder. Like the great Oberyn Martell once said,  when it comes to wine — "I don't choose sides". 

Women are taking over the wine industry

Female perspectives on wine
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It’s a man’s world, no more! The wine industry is in the process of being reborn.  What was a highly aristocratic and a men’s exclusive environment is now an energetic new sector that has behind it the vibrant voices of women.

According to the latest statistics over at the Institute of Masters of Wine women are taking over the cellars. Besides the fact that there are only 91 females who carry the title of master of Wine, the last batch of candidates of the world most exclusive wine club suggests there might be a shift in the wine world: women are stepping up.  Of the 302 candidates, 171 were women and 131 were men that may hint that the men might be outnumbered in classes this year.

The fresh female perspectives are shaping the industry and their opinion, their blogs and their executive decisions are being heard and influencing the latest trends.

Wine in heels

The actual trend in the wine industry is taking the wine from the exclusive clubs to the streets and females are the biggest contributor of this wine’s revolution. Women are turning wine into something cool and opening the consumer hearts and minds to it. Also, the wine’s blogs have contributed a whole lot to these changes, there are more wine blogs and wine sites run by women which are taking over the whole show.

Recently, six women in the wine business were featured on a Wine Enthusiast profile article, they are becoming increasingly aware of the fact that taking up a role in the traditional boy’s clubs it’s a hard task, so they need to unite. There are all sorts of supportive community’s such as Women & Wine and Women & WineSense. This change has been noted in restaurants too, where the sommelier used to be a man’s job but now it is more frequently a women.

Women have been the great target of wine’s marketing campaigns, we all know that, but  now, more and more women are influencing the way and what we drink, they are becoming the decision makers themselves.

Promotion of portuguese products will be funded by the EU

The European Commission has approved 20 initiatives to promote agricultural products inside and outside the community. Portuguese wine and olive oil will receive 851 thousand € from Brussels.

The 20 approved programs will enjoy a budget of 46 million euros, half of that will be funded by the European Union. Two actions to promote portuguese products got the green light from the European Community to receive the funding required for its realization. They will receive the amount of more than $ 1.6 million, 851 thousand € of which, will come directly from Brussels.

European Union will fund the promotion of portuguese wine
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As to the portuguese programs, the Association of Port Wine, responsible for the promotion of this wine on the domestic market, will receive a total of 281.780 euros. The other action promoting portuguese products focuses on olive oil and was developed by Alentejo Regional Wine Commission and Casa do Azeite. This action will take on as a main objective the markets of Germany, UK, Sweden, Poland and the domestic market, also. The two programs will have a total of almost € 1.4 million, approximately 681 euros of which are EU funds.

The 20 programs were selected from a set of 33 projects submitted by November 30, 2013 and were a part of the first wave of presentations within the system of information and promotion of agricultural products, for the year 2014. Such actions will take place over the period of 3 years.

Programs will highlight the specific advantages of EU products related to criteria such as quality, health and safety. According to the European Union, all of the actions were aimed at promoting organic products, wine, milk, flowers, products made from cereals and rice and even products classified as PDO (Protected Denomination of Origin) or PGI (Protected Geografical Indication). The promotion of campaigns outside the limits of the EU, will aim to reach  North America, Russia, China, Middle East, Southeast Asia, India and Turkey markets.

Portuguese wines won 28 medals in Latin America

Portuguese wine stood out in the VII International Wine Competition in Brazil, which was held at the Hotel & Spa do Vinho in the Vale dos Vinhedos, Serra Gaúcha. Portugal earned 28 medals in total, being the second most awarded country.

Portuguese wines won 28 medals in Brazil
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The initiative was organized by Brazilian Enology and Inner Publisher Association, which is responsible for several publications of the sector, during the 8th and 11th April. The event is the largest wine competition in Latin America and included 709 samples from 78 countries, representing an increase of 41% compared to the previous edition.

The results of the VII International Wine Competition of Brazil will be widely disseminated during the Expovinis 2014, an event that will take place in the next 22^nd to 24^th of April.

Media giants promote Portuguese wines in Brazil

PÚBLICO e O Globo are going to host the event
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Two renowned newspapers have joined forces in promoting the wine event, Rio Vinhos Portugal, which goal is to put Portuguese wine at center stage in Brazil’s markets. The Portuguese communications giant, Público, has team up with another giant from across the seas, the Brazilian newspaper O Globo, to put together this event at Palácio São Clemente, where up to 50 Portuguese producers are going to be present.

Rio Vinhos Portugal is going to take place between 23 and 25 of May and has the ambitious goal of attracting 5 thousand consumers and wine professionals. Portuguese wines hold a market share of 12.5% in the Brazilian market, taking up the 4th position amongst the major wine producers like China, Argentina and France. On the other hand, in 2013, over 29% of the wine traded was Portuguese.

Portugal is going to discover Brazil all over again. The event wants to show off the modern Portuguese wine market and increase its visibility overseas. The deadline for signing up for Rio Vinhos Portugal is March 14,  you can do it on ViniPortugal.

Essência do Vinho 2014 - Deliciously lost in a Wine Fair

The Portuguese Wine attended Essência do Vinho 2014 edition, a prestigious wine fair where you can taste the marvelous Portuguese wine.

The event takes place in Palácio da Bolsa in Porto, a magnificent palace, near Ribeira, the perfect setting for this gathering of wine professionals. 

The presence of 350 producers from different nationalities gives the possibility to taste, exchange experiences and share knowledge, that will go on until March 2nd. On the programme you can find conferences on the subject, workshops, guided wine tastings with a wine specialist, wine pairings, wine talks by the glass etc. This is great for wine professionals striving to improve their knowledge. 

Our team made many contacts, once again, which hopefully will turn out to be the beginning of long and successful friendships.

Essência do Vinho 2014 - ThePortugueseWine has arrived!

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Wine Experience in Portugal - Something to look forward to!

Mirabilis Great Reserve/Grande Reserva wine

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Essência do Vinho - We will see you there!

Essência do Vinho is a change to meet professionals of the area
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Meet The Portuguese Wine team at Essência do Vinho - Porto, 27 Feb - 2 March. 

This is a great chance to discover some of the best Portuguese wines, olive oil and gourmet foods.

Our export manager Pedro Ramires will be attending the event, so if you think we can do something for you, feel free contact him on info@theportuguesewine.com or +351911962950.

The event, in its 11th edition, promises to take you through a journey into some of the best portuguese flavours and others. This year, there will be a series of themed activities leaded by top wine experts.

Some reasons why you shouldn't miss Essência do Vinho:

- The top ten Portuguese wines will be selected, by a panel of international experts

- 3.000 wines for taste and 350 producers to discover

- Last but not the least, you can meet our team and get to know our outstanding products.

We will see you there!

Wine is our best attraction

Our best kept secret is wine

Our best keptsecret is wine! International specialists within the sector appointed wine as Portugal's best attraction. While sea and sun are still major features when  it comes  to choosing  a holiday destination, our wine is our invitation card.

This outcome came from a study conducted by IPDT, Instituto do Turismo, released last friday, where 37% of international operators said that wine is the best argument when promoting our tourism abroad, and 31% even pointed out that wine is closely related to Portuguese tourism.

António Jorge Costa, the president of  IPDT , said that this results from the work developed in the sector by wine entrepreneurs as well as policy makers themselves.

 The Portuguese Wine invites you to discover Portugal's best attraction.

Vintage 2011: world domination!

Vintage 2011 - a great year for Port

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The website Dinheiro Vivo made a statement that can't come as a surprise to anyone who likes Port wine : the 2011 vintage will rule the world !

Ok, we got carried away for just a second there! But what is a fact is that the port wine vintage 2011 , it's a case of successful sales around the world. With almost half of the total units sold, a total of 27 000 cases, the 2011 vintage is likely to be the most wanted item this Christmas, as the company admits to have just a few units left to sell . The peak in this win demand  normally occurs in the few days before Christmas time, there's a risk of being without the typical gift that always makes you look cool.

The usual second phase of selling these wines usually saved up for the first months of the year may not happen this time! Therefore , the motto is "grab a bottle of vintage or so goodbye until the next " .

The producers of this wine celebrate this success but without allowing themselves to be carried away as the port wine sector is still in crisis, with increasing downfall of the sales. As the owner of Graham's stated, we can be facing a turning point but the sector still has problems and we need to manage the business strategy in order to take advantage of this kind of results .

Go to a grocery store now. Run!

Alentejo: a region to discover!

Alentejo: the wine region that you have to know! 

On that note, we have a treat for you: this video, from "Rotas do Vinho" show, where you can see and hear (but not taste, unfortunately) everything.

You can use the subtitles feature in you tube by clicking on the button and selecting translated subtitles option for English, for example.

For more information on these kind of wines, click here! Enjoy!

Come wine tasting with us!

Wines of Portugal Annual Tasting in London
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On march 5th there will be held the 2014 Wines of Portugal Annual Tasting in RHS Lindley Hall, Victoria in London.With more than 130 Portuguese wine producers present this event is set to be a success.

It's a great opportunity to talk to any of the producers, taste their wines and the opportunity to explore our diversity.

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Sisab Portugal - We will see you there!

Sisab : 2014 edition
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The Portuguese Wine is attending SISAB 2014 edition!
Don't miss the chance to have a drink with our export manager  Pedro Ramires and prove the excellent wines in our portfolio! 

SISAB Portugal is the biggest annual meeting of leading export companies and entrepreneurs, including all the associated activities they may deal with, starting from food industry till garden beds, wood, seeds, transports, logistics, etc.

SISAB is going to be filled with business men/women coming from 80 countries and 12 languages loking foward to see:

• 600 national companies
• 28 Sectors
• 4,000 Brands and Products
• 16,000 Labels and Packaging
• 2000 International Buyers
• 110 Countries
• 450 States and Regions

Take a break and come have a drink with us!

50 Great Portuguese Wines by Joshua Green

List of 50 great portuguese wines
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The editor of the prestigious American magazine Wine & Spirits rated Portuguese wines and chose the best,
the list was released today : the  50 great Portuguese wines for the USA according to Joshua Greene. The diversity and quality of Portuguese wine captivated the American expert, who confessed to being surprised by the transformation of the sector in the last decade.

The list was drawn up after tasting 600 Portuguese wines and several visits , which rekindled his passion for Portugal.

Joshua Greene was challenged by ViniPortugal to lead the second edition of the initiative of selecting the 50 best Portuguese wines in the U.S. market after the success registered in 2013 with the release of the list prepared by the Master of Wine and Master Sommelier Doug Frost .
Joshua Greene has an enduring relationship with Portugal,  he has been tasting Portuguese wines for over 25 years and knows our territory by heart by now, having visited it numerous times .

With the initiative, 50 great Portuguese wines, ViniPortugal aims to bring Portuguese wines consumers and leaders of opinion in America, strengthening the assumptation the quality of domestic wines in this market .

"What makes the difference is the concentration of different terrains, climates and varieties not found anywhere else in the world. A small country but with a concentration of huge diversity. The evolution of production around here has been amazing . Hopefully the USA market will enjoy my selection based on the traditional and distinctive character of Portuguese wines, it will taste the wines and discover the values ​​and character of it. Regarding consumers, I think they should taste these wines as there are wines with high quality and i believe they will appreciate it " .

List of 50 great wines to the U.S.:

Aliança, Quinta da Dôna 2009, Red, Bairrada
Anselmo Mendes Vinhos, Contacto 2012, White, Vinho Verde
Casa de Mouraz, Encruzado 2012, White, Dão
Casa de Mouraz, Elfa 2010, Red, Dão
Casca Wines, Monte Cascas Malvasia 2011, White, Colares
Duorum Vinhos, Reserva Vinhas Velhas 2009, Red, Douro
Enoport United Wines, Quinta do Boição Reserva 2012, White, Bucelas
Folias de Baco, Olho no Pé Grande Reserva 2008, Red, Douro
Fonseca Port Vintage 2011
FTP Vinhos, Quinta do Serrado Reserva 2009, Red, Dão
Herdade de Vale Barqueiros Reserva 2008, Red, Alentejo
Herdade do Esporão Reserva 2010, Red, Alentejo
Herdade do Esporão Verdelho 2012, Alentejo
IdealDrinks, Eminência 2010, White, Vinho Verde
João Brito e Cunha, Quinta de S. José Touriga Nacional 2011, Red, Douro
Jorge Moreira, Poeira 2010, Red, Douro
Jose Maria da Fonseca, Domingo Soares Franco Colecção Privada Moscatel Roxo 2012, P. de Setúbal
Luís Pato, Vinha Pan, 2009, Bairrada
Lusovini, Pedra Cancela Seleção do Énologo 2010, Red, Dão
Madeira Wine Company, Blandy’s Colheita Bual 1996, Madeira
Monte da Ravasqueira, Vinha das Romãs 2010, Red, Alentejo
Muxagat 2011, Red, Douro
Niepoort Vinhos, Batuta 2010, Red, Douro
Niepoort Vinhos, Port Vintage 2011, Douro
Quinta da Alorna, Portal da Águia 2009, Red, Tejo
Quinta da Lixa, Aromas das Castas Alvarinho Trajadura 2012, White, Vinho Verde
Quinta da Plansel, Marquês de Montemor Colheita Seleccionada Touriga Franca 2010, Red, Alentejo
Quinta da Ponte Pedrinha Vinhas Velhas 2007, Red, Dão
Quinta da Sequeira Reserva 2008, Red, Douro
Quinta das Bágeiras Garrafeira 2009, Red, Bairrada
Quinta das Bágeiras Garrafeira 2004, White, Bairrada
Quinta de Chocapalha Arinto 2011, White, Lisboa
Quinta de Chocapalha 2008, Red, Lisboa
Quinta de Gomariz Avesso 2012, White, Vinho Verde
Quinta de Paços Casa do Capitão-mor 2011, White, Vinho Verde
Quinta do Noval 2008, Red, Douro
Quinta do Pinto Estate Collection 2011, Red, Alenquer
Quinta do Portal Reserva 2008, Red, Douro
Quinta do Sagrado, Mutante 2007, Red, Douro
Quinta Seara d'Ordens TalentVs Grande Escolha 2010,Red, Douro
Rui Reguinga Enologia, Terrenus 2011, Alentejo
Secret Spot Wines, Vale da Poupa Moscatel Galego 2012, White, Douro
Soalheiro Alvarinho 2012, White, Vinho Verde
Soalheiro Primeiras Vinhas 2012, White, Vinho Verde
Sogevinus Fine Wines, Burmester Tordiz 40 anos, Port Tawny
Solar das Bouças Loureiro 2012, White, Vinho Verde
Symington Family Estates, Graham's Single Harvest 1969, Port Tawny
Vidigal Wines, Brutalis 2010,Red, Lisboa
Wine & Soul, Quinta da Manoella Vinhas Velhas 2010, Red, Douro