Quetzal Releases Colheita Branco 2025 and Reinforces the Identity of Vidigueira

15/06/2026Quinta do Quetzal has unveiled Quetzal Colheita Branco 2025, the latest edition of a wine that aims to highlight the identity of the Vidigueira sub-region in white wine production.

Produced from a blend of Antão Vaz and Arinto, the wine follows an approach focused on freshness, balance and varietal expression, reflecting a contemporary interpretation of the Alentejo.

The grapes, sourced from schist soils under a Mediterranean climate, have resulted in a profile marked by aromatic precision and vibrant acidity. Vinification took place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, with the aim of preserving the natural expression of the grape varieties.

According to José Portela, the project’s winemaker, “the choice of harvest timing and low-temperature vinification were key to ensuring the wine’s purity and tension.”

The 2025 vintage was characterised by a hot summer, requiring close monitoring of ripening, which had a direct impact on determining the optimal harvest moment and the wine’s final balance.

Classified as a Regional Alentejo Wine, Quetzal Colheita Branco 2025 presents itself as a gastronomic option, with a versatile profile suited to a variety of occasions.

Founded in 2003 by Cees de Bruin and Inge de Bruin, Quinta do Quetzal has established itself in the Alentejo through a model that combines wine production, contemporary art and gastronomy.

With this new vintage, the project further strengthens its positioning in the production of white wines in the region, contributing to the recognition of Vidigueira as one of the Alentejo’s key territories.

Pombal do Vesúvio 2022 Named “Wine of the Week”

15/06/2026Wine from Quinta do Vesúvio highlighted by JancisRobinson.com, one of the world’s most influential wine publications.

Lindeborg Wines Acquires Adega Moor

12/06/2026Group expands to five estates in Portugal and strengthens portfolio with a focus on quality, sustainability and global growth.

Lindeborg Wines has announced the acquisition of Adega Moor, in a move that reinforces its presence in the sector and increases to five the number of estates under its management in Portugal.

According to the company, the integration of Adega Moor forms part of the group’s growth strategy, focused on consolidating a diversified portfolio and expanding its market base. The operation is expected to create commercial and logistical synergies, particularly through the gradual integration of Lindeborg Wines’ portfolio into the distribution channels already developed by Adega Moor.

With this acquisition, the group strengthens its production structure while maintaining a positioning based on wines of origin, produced exclusively from grapes grown on its own estates.

Lindeborg Wines currently holds assets across several Portuguese wine regions, including Lisbon, Tejo and Alentejo, with brands such as Quinta da Folgorosa, Vinhos Cortém, Quinta da Barrosa, Quinta Vale do Armo and Herdade da Cabeceira.

The addition of Adega Moor broadens the portfolio to include wines with a more competitive positioning, enabling the group to respond to different consumer segments.

At an operational level, the company continues to implement the National Sustainability Benchmark across its estates, aiming for certification. At the same time, it remains committed to the production of organic and natural wines, particularly through the Vinhos Cortém brand.

Internationally, the acquisition strengthens Lindeborg Wines’ capacity in markets where it is already present, including Brazil, Africa and Asia.

With this move, the group continues its strategy of sustained growth, based on asset valorisation, portfolio diversification and increased competitiveness across different markets.

SUBAQUATIC WINE TOURISM EXPERIENCE RETURNS TO SINES

11/06/2026Sea, wine and tourism converge once again in Sines for the second edition of the Subaquatic Wine Tourism Experience

Sea, wine and tourism converge once again in Sines for the second edition of the Subaquatic Wine Tourism Experience

The Subaquatic Wine Tourism Experience returns to Sines on 19 and 20 June for its second edition, reaffirming its commitment to establishing the Alentejo Litoral as a distinctive tourism destination where the sea, wine, gastronomy and the authenticity of the territory come together to create singular experiences.

Following the success of the inaugural edition, the event once again brings together tourism professionals, wine producers, journalists, researchers and industry enthusiasts in a programme that combines knowledge, tasting, hands-on experiences and direct engagement with one of the most innovative trends in the wine world: underwater ageing.

Promoted by the Regional Tourism Entity of Alentejo and Ribatejo and the Municipality of Sines, and conceived and produced by APENO — the Portuguese Wine Tourism Association — the event aims to establish the Alentejo Litoral as a territory capable of developing innovative, sustainable tourism products that are deeply connected to its natural resources.

Across two days, the programme brings together hands-on experiences, commented tastings, conferences and gastronomic moments, offering a comprehensive overview of the potential of underwater ageing as a distinctive wine tourism product.

The 2026 edition will also feature the participation of producers and specialists from Portugal, Spain and Italy, enabling an exchange of experiences and best practice between different territories connected to the world of submerged wines.

José Santos, President of the Regional Tourism Entity of Alentejo and Ribatejo, said: “This event demonstrates the capacity of the Alentejo Litoral to innovate and create unique tourism experiences from its natural resources. The sea and wine come together here in an authentic way, contributing to the valorisation of the territory and strengthening the region’s appeal.”

Álvaro Beijinha, President of the Municipality of Sines, added: “This second edition of the Subaquatic Wine Tourism Experience confirms Sines as a territory of innovation and connection to the sea. The event highlights our natural resources, promotes the destination, and reinforces the municipality’s positioning as a stage for distinctive experiences that unite wine, tourism and knowledge.”

Maria João de Almeida, President of APENO, said: “The Subaquatic Wine Tourism Experience is an example of the capacity for innovation within Portuguese wine tourism and of how Portugal can position itself at the vanguard of new wine-related experiences. The presence of international specialists at this second edition reinforces the relevance of the event and allows us to create a unique platform for sharing knowledge, experiences and best practice.”

You can view the full programme, including all the information about the producers, via the link: https://enoturismodeportugal.pt/subaquatic-wine-tourism-experience-2026/

PROGRAMME

DAY 1 — 19 JUNE

10:00 — Arrival and welcome

Arrival at Hotel Sines Sea View and transfer of participants to the diving activity.

11:00–13:00 — Underwater diving experience

Diving session with Joaquim Parrinha and his team from Adega do Mar / Centro Ecoalga.

Journalists, industry professionals and national and international guests will take part in a visit to the submerged structures and in the retrieval of wines aged on the seabed.

Subject to prior registration. Places are limited.

14:00 — Lunch at Hotel Sines Sea View, with pairing of sea-aged wines.

 

Afternoon — Parallel activities

15:00 — Open diving sessions

Continuation of diving activities with Joaquim Parrinha’s team, open to the general public.

16:30–18:30 — Commented tasting of underwater wines

Venue: Hotel Sea View

Coordination: Rodolfo Tristão (Sommelier)

Comparative tasting of sea-aged and land-aged wines, with national and international producers.

• Maximum of 15 wines
• Each producer presents their own wine
• Session open to professionals and the public, subject to registration

20:00–23:00 — Chef’s dinner

Venue: Restaurante Alma Nómada (Porto Côvo)

Chef’s dinner with underwater wine pairing, under the coordination of sommelier Rodolfo Tristão.

Open to professionals and invited guests, subject to registration.

 

DAY 2 — 20 JUNE

09:30 – Accreditations

10:00–11:00 — International conference

‘Submerged Wines: Trends and International Dialogue’

Moderated by: Maria João de Almeida (journalist and President of APENO)

Guest speakers:

• Pedro Martinez — Bodegas Verónica (Spain)
• Pierluigi Lugano — Bisson Società Agricola (Italy)
• Ramiro Carbajo — Bodegueros Quinta Esencia (Spain)

11:30–12:30 — International commented tasting

Tasting of the wines presented by the conference speakers, with time at the end for questions and debate.

13:00–16:30 — Closing lunch — Casa do Médico

Farewell lunch at Restaurante Casa do Médico in Sines, showcasing local and seafood produce, paired with wines.

16:30 — Return to Lisbon

With this second edition, the Subaquatic Wine Tourism Experience continues to affirm the Alentejo Litoral as a territory of tourism innovation, where the sea and wine unite to create singular experiences capable of generating recognition, attracting visitors and strengthening the region’s competitiveness.

Registrations for the Subaquatic Wine Tourism Experience 2026 are now open. Those wishing to take part in this second edition may request further information and register by e-mailing apeno@enoturismodeportugal.pt.

Quinta das Lágrimas Launches Weekend Brunch in Coimbra

10/06/2026New Garden Brunch invites guests to enjoy historic gardens at the pace of spring.

Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas has expanded its gastronomic offering with the launch of a new weekend brunch, served at Pedro & Inês restaurant.

Available on Saturdays and Sundays, the Garden Brunch offers an experience designed for moments of sharing, tranquillity and connection with nature, making full use of the property’s historic gardens. The meal extends to the terrace, where the natural surroundings — characterised by century-old trees, shaded areas and water features — create the perfect setting for a relaxed experience.

The gastronomic proposal combines classic brunch options with influences from Portuguese cuisine. The experience begins with a selection of breads and pastries, fresh fruit, yoghurts, cereals, nuts, jams and honey, alongside a range of cold cuts and seasonal salads.

Throughout the service, highlights include dishes prepared to order, such as eggs and pancakes, complemented by warm options inspired by national culinary traditions. The menu also features a creation by chef Vítor Dias, as well as vegetarian and gluten-free options, ensuring a selection suited to different dietary preferences.

To accompany the meal, guests can enjoy fresh juices, coffee and a selection of teas, completing an experience designed to be savoured at a leisurely pace.

With this new offering, Pedro & Inês restaurant has also adjusted its schedule, now serving its “Chef’s Suggestion” menu exclusively during the week.

Located in Coimbra, the five-star Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas stands out for its strong connection to the history of King Pedro I of Portugal and Inês de Castro, as well as its remarkable surroundings, positioning itself as a place where gastronomy, heritage and nature come together in a fully integrated experience.

Fitapreta Expands Its Wine Tourism Calendar with Spring Experiences

08/06/2026Vineyard picnic, sustainability workshop and gastronomic events headline the coming months

Fitapreta, the wine project led by winemaker António Maçanita, is once again investing in a varied spring wine tourism programme at Paço do Morgado de Oliveira in Évora, with a series of experiences that bring together wine, gastronomy, nature and sustainability.

Named Best Wine Tourism Estate in Portugal in 2025 by APENO and ranked 26th in The World’s 50 Best Wineries, Fitapreta has steadily consolidated its reputation as a reference destination, and now strengthens its offering further with new events conceived for a range of audiences.

The programme opens with a vineyard picnic — an open-air proposition that invites guests to slow down and savour the Alentejo landscape in a relaxed setting designed for couples and families alike.

In May, a zero-waste workshop follows, centred on sustainable cooking and making the most of every ingredient. The experience includes a visit to the estate’s organic kitchen garden, which supplies the restaurant A Cozinha do Paço — recently awarded a MICHELIN Star and a Green Star — and concludes with a lunch paired with wines.

One of the season’s highlights is the Food Love Fest, which brings together several acclaimed chefs, including Afonso Dantas, David Jesus and Rodrigo Castelo, in a gathering that crosses creative cooking, wine and a spirit of conviviality.

In early June, the estate hosts a children’s educational week, with activities centred on nature, animals and local production — from honey to olive oil — reinforcing the project’s commitment to education.

The season closes with a celebration of the Fête de la Musique, marking the arrival of summer with live music, small plates and wine in a festive open-air atmosphere.

With this programme, Fitapreta reaffirms its positioning as an experiential destination, embracing the trends of contemporary wine tourism and broadening the audiences it draws to the Alentejo.

JNcQUOI Asia Launches New Lunch Menu Dedicated to Sushi

05/06/2026Express Lunch Sushi Bar strengthens the offering with an exclusive counter experience

JNcQUOI Asia has unveiled a new lunchtime proposition with the launch of the Express Lunch Sushi Bar — a menu dedicated exclusively to sushi, designed for a swifter experience without compromising on the quality and sophistication for which the restaurant is known.

The new offering coincides with the arrival of Chef Rui Rosário, who brings a fresh approach to the restaurant’s Japanese kitchen, reinforcing the technical dimension and the counter experience, where direct interaction with the chef takes centre stage.

Available Monday to Friday from 12:00 to 16:00, the menu is served exclusively at the sushi bar counter and presents a balanced selection of flavours and textures inspired by Japanese tradition. The experience opens with sunomono as a starter, followed by a chef’s selection of sashimi and nigiri, tuna hosomaki and kampyo hosomaki. The meal concludes with miso soup and a mochi for dessert.

With this new proposition, JNcQUOI Asia strengthens its lunchtime offering by introducing an alternative centred on the authenticity of Japanese cuisine and the close relationship between chef and guest, in a more dynamic and contemporary register.

Symington Declares 2024 Vintage Port After Seven Years

03/06/2026New harvest marks a return to a classic Douro profile defined by elegance and precision

Symington Family Estates has announced the declaration of a 2024 Vintage Port — a landmark moment that marks the return to a classic Douro harvest after a seven-year interval since the last declaration in 2017.

Produced only in years of exceptional quality, Vintage Port is one of the most exclusive categories in the world of Port wine, and this new declaration only deepens that rarity. The lengthy gap between declarations reflects the exacting standards of the Symington family, who chose to wait for the ideal conditions before producing wines worthy of their benchmark.

Between 2018 and 2023, the Douro region faced a succession of challenging years, characterised by climatic instability and elevated temperatures. Despite the quality of certain harvests, the conditions necessary for a classic Vintage did not consistently come together.

It was in 2024 that the desired balance was finally achieved, with even ripening and stable climatic conditions, yielding wines that express what the family describes as the “classic harmony of the Douro.” The Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca varieties — fundamental in defining a Vintage year — reached levels of excellence, producing wines that are elegant, structured, and built for the long term.

“A seven-year hiatus between declarations places this Vintage in the territory of historical rarity. But more than that, it is a statement of principle: in a world of urgency, we believe in the value of waiting — because the greatest Vintage Ports only happen when nature dictates the right moment,” said Charles Symington, head winemaker and production director.

The declaration spans all of the group’s principal houses — Dow’s, Graham’s, Warre’s, Cockburn’s, and Quinta do Vesúvio — joined by limited productions including Graham’s The Stone Terraces, Capela da Quinta do Vesúvio, and a restricted selection from Quinta de Roriz, in partnership with the Prats family.

In total, eight distinct expressions of a single exceptional year have been released, each reflecting the individual identity of its house and the unique character of its terroir. With this release, Symington reaffirms its position as one of the foremost references in Port wine, underscoring the importance of time, nature and precision in the creation of great wines.

Global Wine Tourism Conference Highlights APENO’s Role in the Wine Tourism Sector

02/06/2026The Portuguese Association of Wine Tourism, the growth of wine tourism in Portugal, the sector’s future challenges and the role of organisations in its professionalisation were among the key topics discussed at the Global Wine Tourism Conference, held in the Alentejo region and attended by experts, academics, business leaders and institutional representatives linked to tourism and wine.

Maria João de Almeida, President of APENO – the Portuguese Association of Wine Tourism (pictured with her team), took part in two conference panels, stating that Portuguese wine tourism is currently experiencing “one of the most dynamic periods in its history”, driven by the increasing professionalisation of the sector and the growing appreciation of wine-producing regions.

In the first panel, dedicated to the present and future of the sector, Maria João de Almeida shared the stage with Jaime Serra, Professor at the University of Évora and one of Portugal’s leading academic experts in tourism, and Nuno Madeira, Product Manager at Turismo de Portugal, responsible for the development and promotion of strategic tourism products at a national level. The discussion was moderated by Carlos Fontão de Carvalho, President of the Portuguese Academy of Gastronomy.

Topics addressed during the session included the professionalisation of the sector, the need to strengthen training for industry professionals, destination sustainability, innovation in tourism experiences and the growing economic impact of wine tourism.

“What we are seeing in Portugal today is a sector that is increasingly structured, professional and aware of its importance to local communities and regions. Wine tourism has evolved from being a complement to wine production into a genuine business area capable of generating wealth, creating jobs and attracting visitors throughout the year. Naturally, there are challenges facing the sector, but we must continue to work with resilience to overcome them,” said Maria João de Almeida.

She also highlighted the work carried out by APENO since its foundation, emphasising that the association has sought to organise, professionalise and represent a sector that continues to grow despite lacking its own dedicated regulatory framework.

“It has been a demanding but highly rewarding journey. Today, we see APENO being recognised by various national and international organisations as an example of sector organisation and development, something that naturally makes us very proud,” she added.

In a second conference session, Maria João de Almeida moderated a panel dedicated to some of the most significant wine tourism projects in the Baixo Alentejo region.

The discussion featured Pedro Ribeiro, General Manager of Herdade do Rocim, a project that has become one of Portugal’s leading references in the promotion of traditional talha wines and organiser of the internationally recognised Amphora Wine Day festival; Rita Soares, General Manager of Herdade da Malhadinha Nova, a benchmark for luxury tourism in Portugal and internationally recognised for the quality of its integrated offering; Sofia Machado, representing Herdade do Sobroso, a family-owned estate combining wine production, accommodation and close contact with nature in one of the region’s largest private reserves; and Helena Manuel from Herdade dos Lagos, a project located in Mértola focused on organic farming and the sustainable development of the territory.

The debate provided insight into different business models and tourism development strategies, highlighting the diversity of the Alentejo’s wine tourism offer and the region’s increasing ability to attract both domestic and international visitors. Maria João de Almeida noted that the variety of approaches presented by the different projects demonstrated the maturity achieved by the sector.

“There is no single formula for success. What exists are authentic projects that remain true to the territory in which they are located and are capable of creating memorable experiences for visitors. That is precisely what this panel demonstrated,” she stated.

The President of APENO also highlighted the work carried out by the Alentejo and Ribatejo Regional Tourism Board in promoting the destination.

The opening session was attended by Portugal’s Secretary of State for Tourism, Pedro Machado, whose presence was considered by the organisers as a sign of the growing importance of wine tourism within the country’s tourism strategy.

Maria João de Almeida also thanked José Santos, President of the Alentejo and Ribatejo Regional Tourism Board, for the invitation, highlighting the organisation’s role in supporting and promoting the sector.

“Collaboration between institutions, businesses and public entities has been fundamental to the growth of Portuguese wine tourism. Today, the Alentejo is a clear example of how joint efforts can transform a territory into an international benchmark,” she concluded.

The Global Wine Tourism Conference took place as part of the initiatives associated with the designation of Baixo Alentejo as the European City of Wine 2026, bringing together national and international experts to discuss trends, challenges and opportunities for the future development of the sector.

Herdade do Rocim Launches 2025 Alicante Bouschet from Vidigueira

01/06/2026New vintage reinforces the variety's identity in the Alentejo and is now available

Herdade do Rocim has announced the release of the Alicante Bouschet 2025 — Vidigueira DOC Alentejo, a new vintage that reaffirms the producer’s commitment to championing the region’s most emblematic grape varieties. The wine is now available to purchase.

Produced in the Vidigueira sub-region, recognised for its exceptional conditions for viticulture, this Alicante Bouschet expresses the distinctive character of the Alentejo terroir, combining structure, intensity and ageing potential. The choice of this variety, so deeply rooted in the Alentejo, reflects the identity of Herdade do Rocim and its commitment to wines of provenance and authenticity.

With a profile that favours concentration and elegance, the Herdade do Rocim Alicante Bouschet 2025 is conceived both for immediate drinking and for development in bottle, pairing well with richer, more robust dishes and more demanding gastronomic occasions.

This release forms part of Rocim’s broader strategy of producing wines that faithfully express the territory from which they come, maintaining a focus on quality, consistency and the celebration of Portugal’s winemaking heritage.