Ravasqueira Recommends Three Wines for the Easter Table

02/04/2026Alentejo wines designed to accompany the Easter meal from start to finish.

Ravasqueira presents three wine suggestions to celebrate Easter with family, highlighting labels that reflect the authenticity of the Alentejo and the rich gastronomy of the season. Designed to accompany the entire meal, the selection includes Reserva da Família Branco 2024, Reserva da Família Tinto 2024 and Late Harvest 2023.

At a time marked by reunions, tradition and shared moments at the table, the brand showcases wines sourced from selected vineyard parcels in Arraiolos, where the terroir — composed of clay-limestone soils with granite and schist influences — contributes to balanced and expressive profiles.

Ravasqueira Reserva da Família Branco 2024, made from Alvarinho and Viognier, presents a fresh and elegant profile, with notes of ripe citrus and marked minerality. Its smooth texture and balanced palate make it a versatile choice, ideal for starters, fish dishes or lighter moments.

For main courses, the recommendation is Ravasqueira Reserva da Família Tinto 2024, a structured wine combining Touriga Nacional and Syrah. With an intense colour and aromas that blend ripe black fruit with floral and spicy notes, it reveals polished tannins and good depth, making it well suited to richer, more complex dishes typical of the Easter table.

The experience concludes with Ravasqueira Late Harvest 2023, produced from Viognier. With a rich aromatic profile featuring notes of honey, quince jam, ripe citrus and tropical fruit, it offers a sweetness balanced by vibrant acidity, making it ideal to accompany desserts or cheeses — or simply to extend the meal.

With this selection, Ravasqueira reinforces the connection between wine, territory and shared moments, inviting guests to celebrate Easter with proposals that combine tradition, elegance and the identity of the Alentejo.

Easter with the Family at Vila Galé Hotels

02/04/2026Hotel group offers stays and special menus for the festive season.

Vila Galé invites families to celebrate Easter with a diverse range of experiences across several destinations in Portugal, from city breaks to countryside retreats, as well as beach and mountain settings. The offer combines accommodation, themed gastronomy and activities designed for all ages, in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

For the festive season, the hotel group is offering stays from €52 per person, in a standard double room, promoting a short getaway that blends comfort with moments of rest across different regions of the country.

Gastronomy also takes centre stage, with special Easter menus prepared by the hotels’ restaurants. These proposals highlight the traditional flavours of the season, with a contemporary twist, designed to bring family and friends together around the table.

On Easter Sunday, selected hotels across the group will also offer brunch options starting from €32.50 per person, with highlights including Vila Galé Collection Palácio dos Arcos, Tomar and Serra da Estrela, all featuring menus specially created for the occasion.

For younger guests, Vila Galé is also organising the traditional Easter egg hunt, an activity designed to entertain children and make the experience even more memorable for families.

With this programme, Vila Galé reinforces its focus on complete and accessible experiences, inviting guests to celebrate Easter with moments of sharing, leisure and gastronomy across a variety of destinations in Portugal.

Easter Tastings and Toasts at Porto Cruz

01/04/2026Venue in Vila Nova de Gaia celebrates wine, pairings and music.

Espaço Porto Cruz, in Vila Nova de Gaia, is marking Easter with the “Easter Wine Tasting” event, taking place on 3 and 4 April, inviting wine lovers to celebrate the occasion with tastings, pairings and entertainment.

Over two days, the venue on the Gaia riverside will become a meeting point for enthusiasts, offering the opportunity to discover a selection of wines, sparkling wines and fortified wines from various brands within the Granvinhos group, including Dalva, Quinta de S. Salvador da Torre, Porto Cruz and Quinta de Ventozelo. The experience also features pairing suggestions with cheeses and chocolates, thanks to the presence of partners Queijaria Portuguesa and Chocolate Boutique, creating combinations designed to enhance different wine profiles. Accompanying the tastings, music will also be part of the programme, reinforcing the festive atmosphere of the event.

Admission includes a tasting glass, to be used throughout the event and which participants can take home as a souvenir. The ticket also grants access to a 15% discount voucher for wine purchases at the Espaço Porto Cruz shop during the event. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or directly at the venue on the days of the event.

Cockburn’s launches two new premium tasting experiences in Vila Nova de Gaia

01/04/2026The historic Port wine house presents the ‘Bicentenary’ and ‘Seleção dos Tanoeiros’ experiences, two exclusive tastings that explore the brand’s connection to tradition, ageing and craftsmanship.

Cockburn’s, one of the most iconic Port wine houses, has just expanded its wine tourism offering with the launch of two new premium tasting experiences: the ‘Bicentennial Experience’ and the ‘Coopers’ Selection’. Designed for small groups, both experiences focus on a personalised and immersive approach, offering a closer connection with the brand’s history and authenticity.

The new tastings take place at Cockburn’s visitor centre in Vila Nova de Gaia, home to the house’s largest ageing cellar, housing 4,250 Port wine casks and occupying a significant area of the town’s historic quarter.

The ‘Bicentennial Experience’ invites participants on a sensory journey through Cockburn’s most representative styles, bringing together wines such as Fine White, Quinta dos Canais Vintage, Vintage 2015 Bicentennial Edition and 20-Year-Old Tawny. The tour includes a visit to iconic areas of the cellars, such as the cooperage, the vintage wine cellar and the vast warehouse of casks and vats. One of the highlights is the ritual of opening a Vintage bottle with a flame, accompanied by pairings designed for each wine. The experience lasts approximately 1 hour 30 minutes and is available for €65 per person.

The ‘Coopers’ Selection’, meanwhile, is even more exclusive. Held inside the cellar, alongside the barrels where the wines are ageing, this tasting features four wines chosen directly by the estate’s coopers — professionals who monitor the development of the vats on a daily basis and know every barrel in detail. The experience includes a private guided tour and a tasting of Cockburn’s Special Reserve, LBV, 10-Year-Old and 20-Year-Old, and is available for €150 per person.
According to Zélia Reis, Wine Tourism Marketing Manager at Symington Family Estates, ‘there’s nothing quite like tasting a wine in the place where it comes to life. We wanted to create experiences that offer a more authentic and personalised insight into our history and our cellars’.
Bookings for both experiences are mandatory and must be made at least seven days in advance, via the Cockburn’s visitor centre or by email.

Armamar Kid Goat Takes Centre Stage for Easter at Cantina de Ventozelo

31/03/2026Special menu celebrates traditional Douro flavours with a focus on seasonality and local produce.

Cantina de Ventozelo, in the Douro, is marking Easter with a special menu where Armamar kid goat takes centre stage, reinforcing its commitment to a cuisine rooted in tradition, comfort and a strong connection to the territory.

Available from 3 to 6 April at lunchtime, the Easter Menu invites both guests and visitors to immerse themselves in the season’s typical flavours, through a proposal created by chef José Guedes, which highlights local produce and seasonality.

The gastronomic journey begins with a partridge broth with mint, followed by a starter of broad bean salad with chouriço and fresh cheese, preparing the palate for the main course: Armamar kid goat with oven-baked rice and creamed greens from the garden — an emblematic dish that pays tribute to Douro tradition. The meal concludes with a classic pão de ló served with buttery sheep’s cheese, a combination typical of the Easter season.

According to chef José Guedes, Cantina de Ventozelo remains a space that values “emotion at the table, honest food and respect for the rhythms of the land”, an approach that is also reflected in this festive menu. The use of ingredients sourced from the estate’s garden and from small local producers reinforces a commitment to low-impact cuisine deeply rooted in the region.

Housed in the space where meals were once served to agricultural workers, Cantina has evolved into a farm-to-table restaurant, breathing new life into traditional Douro recipes and the authenticity of the region.

The Special Easter Menu is available by prior reservation, which can be made via email at cantina@quintadeventozelo.pt, inviting guests to celebrate the Easter season in a setting where tradition, wine and landscape come together at the table.

Easter Between Vineyards and the City

31/03/2026From Quinta do Bomfim to Matriarca, Symington Family Estates invites guests to celebrate Easter with gastronomy, wine and moments of sharing across two distinct settings.

Symington Family Estates is preparing to mark Easter with two gastronomic experiences that reflect different atmospheres, yet share the same essence: celebrating around the table, with family, wine and tradition. Between the unique landscape of the Douro and the elegant setting of Porto, these experiences have been designed to turn the occasion into a truly memorable moment.

At Bomfim 1896 Restaurant, located at the historic Quinta do Bomfim in Pinhão, the celebration takes on a more immersive character through the programme “Easter at the Estate – Wine Tasting, Egg Hunt & Lunch at Bomfim 1896”. Surrounded by vineyards and overlooking the Douro River, the setting invites guests to enjoy a full day where gastronomy, wine and tradition come together.

The special menu pays tribute to the traditional flavours of the season, beginning with a selection of starters paired with Altano Rosé 2024. This is followed by signature dishes such as charcoal-grilled cod with a cornbread and herb crust or roasted kid goat with oven-baked rice, paired with wines including Casa de Rodas 2023 and Quinta do Ataíde Vinha do Arco 2017. The experience concludes with a trolley of traditional desserts, accompanied by a glass of Dow’s 10 Year Old, extending the celebratory spirit at the table.

Beyond lunch, the programme also includes a Special Easter Tasting, featuring three Port wines — Graham’s Blend Nº5, Dow’s LBV and Dow’s Quinta do Bomfim Vintage — paired with chocolates. Families can also enjoy the traditional egg hunt, designed for younger guests, making the experience inclusive and suitable for all ages.

Meanwhile, in Porto, Matriarca offers a more urban experience, yet equally rooted in tradition. At The Dining Room, in Praça Carlos Alberto, the Easter lunch unfolds in an elegant and welcoming atmosphere, with a menu that revisits classic Portuguese flavours.

The meal begins with onion soup, followed by cod with feijoada of cod roe and coriander, and roasted kid goat with fondant potatoes and baby onions — dishes that take centre stage in this celebration. To finish, the traditional pão de ló with Serra cheese brings the experience to a close, accompanied by carefully selected wines such as Vértice Cuvée, Pequeno Dilema 2023, Post Scriptum 2023 and Graham’s 20 Year Old.

With these two offerings, Symington further reinforces its approach to wine tourism across both rural and urban settings.

Symington Wines are official partners of the Lisbon Living Room Sessions

30/03/2026The Altano, Graham’s and Quinta da Fonte Souto brands are partnering with the Lisbon Living Room Sessions series of intimate concerts, reinforcing Symington Family Estates’ connection to culture and authentic urban wine tourism experiences.

Symington Family Estates has become the official wine partner of the Lisbon Living Room Sessions, a series of intimate concerts held on the last Sunday of every month at different private homes in central Lisbon. The initiative combines music, intimacy and surprise, with the location of each session revealed just days before the concert, creating a unique experience for the audience.

As part of this partnership, Altano Douro White and Altano Rosé wines, Quinta da Fonte Souto Red and Quinta da Fonte Souto Rosé, as well as Graham’s Blend No. 5 Tonic Port, will accompany each session, blending naturally into an atmosphere that celebrates sharing, authenticity and the coming together of different cultural expressions.

For Rita Veiga Bulhosa, Events & Activations Manager at Symington Family Estates, the association with the initiative comes about organically: “We believe that events linked to art and culture are of the utmost importance to us, as an integral part of our legacy. Supporting initiatives such as the Lisbon Living Room Sessions is a natural way to reinforce our commitment to creativity, authenticity and the sharing of meaningful experiences.”

Ricardo José Lopes, founder of the project, emphasises that this partnership marks a new chapter in the Lisbon Living Room Sessions, which are celebrating their eleventh anniversary. “This partnership stems from a natural affinity: two entities that believe in time, care, closeness and the patient building of something that endures, grounded in origin and authenticity. Together, we celebrate the meeting of wine and music in the creation of memorable experiences.”

The Lisbon Living Room Sessions thus establish themselves as a meeting point for music, wine and community, promoting artistic talent in an atmosphere of discovery and intimacy, whilst Symington reinforces its positioning as a brand linked to culture and the appreciation of distinctive experiences.

Soalheiro Launches New Sustainable Vintage

29/03/2026Producer unveils the new Clássico Alvarinho 2025 and highlights a sustainable, precision-driven approach to viticulture.

Soalheiro, a leading producer in Monção and Melgaço, continues to affirm its vision of balance between tradition and innovation, presenting a new selection of wines that includes Clássico Alvarinho 2025 alongside different interpretations of the Alvarinho grape.

Under the motto “From the Classic comes innovation, and through innovation the Classic is renewed”, the project, founded in 1982, reflects an approach rooted in precision family viticulture, where each vineyard parcel contributes its own identity and every decision in the winery is guided by rigour, clarity and fidelity to the terroir.

Originating from the Monção and Melgaço sub-region — widely regarded as the finest area for the Alvarinho grape — Soalheiro wines stand out for their freshness, aromatic intensity and ageing potential, characteristics that result from continuous work in enhancing the value of the terroir.

In addition to the release of Clássico Alvarinho 2025, the producer is also presenting more innovative expressions that explore different facets of the grape variety, while maintaining a consistent connection to the region’s roots and identity.

Sustainability plays a central role in Soalheiro’s strategy, with the project certified under the National Sustainability Benchmark, which guides the entire production process, from vineyard to bottle. This commitment ensures that innovation is developed responsibly, respecting the continuity of the territory and family tradition.

Over more than four decades, Soalheiro has established itself as one of the most relevant names in the Vinho Verde region, embracing a contemporary approach that values the past, present and future of viticulture in Monção and Melgaço.

The brand also maintains a strong connection to wine tourism, inviting visitors to discover its history, wines and the territory from which they originate, in an open invitation to explore and share throughout the year.

Quinta da Alorna launches an exclusive wine

27/03/2026Quinta da Alorna presents SOLERA, a limited edition from the Quinta da Alorna Creations range that celebrates the Fernão Pires grape variety through an approach inspired by the solera technique.

Quinta da Alorna recently unveiled SOLERA, an exclusive wine forming part of the Quinta da Alorna Creations range, which showcases the potential of the Fernão Pires grape variety, one of the most iconic in the Tejo region. This occasion, which celebrates wine globally as an expression of tradition, identity and craftsmanship, provides the perfect setting to highlight a project that blends time, technique and innovation.

With a bright golden-yellow colour, SOLERA combines the richness of the mature, oxidative aromas of the original wine with the freshness and liveliness of younger wines. The ageing process is inspired by the solera technique – a traditional ageing system involving the fractional blending of wines from different vintages – lending the blend depth and elegance.

The result of a careful selection of Fernão Pires grapes and ageing in French oak barrels, the wine displays striking oxidative notes and a solid structure on the palate. The finish is long and persistent, underpinned by precise acidity that ensures freshness and ageing potential.
With this release, Quinta da Alorna reinforces its commitment to promoting the traditional grape varieties of the Tejo region, reinterpreted with creativity and technical rigour, consolidating the brand’s position in the segment of signature wines and special editions.

Torre de Palma to Host Food Love Fest

26/03/2026Event takes place on 28 March and brings together eight guest chefs for a special menu paired with Torre de Palma wines.

Torre de Palma Wine Hotel, in Monforte, will host another edition of the Food Love Fest on 28 March — a gastronomic event set to celebrate the very best of the Alentejo at the table through an exclusive wine lunch, with limited seating available.

Running from 11:30am to 5:30pm, the event invites guests to enjoy an experience where gastronomy, wine and conviviality take centre stage. The concept revolves around a special lunch led by eight guest chefs, who will pair up to create a four-course menu — from soup to dessert — carefully matched with Torre de Palma wines.

Confirmed names include Eduardo Grilo and Márcia Dias (Torre de Palma), Joaquim Saragga Leal (Os Papagaios), Vítor Adão (Plano), Duarte Baptista (Convento do Espinheiro), Celestino Grave (Savoy Palace), Gonçalo Queiroz (Origens), César Couto (São Lourenço do Barrocal) and José Gala (Quinta do Paral). This line-up brings together different approaches and backgrounds from contemporary Portuguese cuisine, united by a shared focus on product and terroir.

The event positions the Alentejo as a gastronomic and wine destination, where tradition and creativity meet in an immersive experience. It also reinforces Torre de Palma’s standing as a leading destination in Portuguese wine tourism, where wine and gastronomy go hand in hand.

With limited availability, Food Love Fest focuses on exclusivity and close interaction between chefs and guests, fostering a relaxed and convivial atmosphere at the table.