Quinta de Lemos launches Christmas packs

23/12/2025Quinta de Lemos celebrates this Christmas with special packs that bring together high-quality wines and olive oils, ideal for sharing at the table or giving as a distinctive gift.

Among the standout proposals are the Dona Santana 2007, a blend of four grape varieties, with 60% Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Jaen, and Alfrocheiro, featuring intense color, fruity aromas, and well-integrated balsamic notes, with elegant tannins; and the Touriga Nacional 2012, floral and intense, with hints of bergamot and violet and a full, vigorous, and balanced palate.

For those seeking a younger, fresher style, the Lucita Magnum 1.5L, 100% Touriga Nacional, offers aromas of red fruit and fresh wild berries, while the Gégé Rosé sparkling wine, also 100% Touriga Nacional, presents a pale pink hue, with aromas of strawberry and raspberry and a fine, persistent bubble, perfect for toasting this festive season.

In addition to the wines, Quinta de Lemos suggests boxes with extra virgin olive oils — Galega, Arbequina, and Cobrançosa — each with its own characteristics: Galega, thick and slightly fruity with notes of green apple; Arbequina, ripe fruity, velvety, and smooth; and Cobrançosa, with notes of green grass, harmonious and with a long, persistent finish.

The Christmas packs are available at the Quinta de Lemos winery, online shop, and selected points of sale across the country, offering a complete Dão experience that unites tradition, quality, and sophistication. Among the available packages are the Touriga Nacional 2012 + Dona Santana 2007 Box for €32, the Lucita Magnum for €25, the Dona Santana 2007 + Gégé Rosé + Touriga Nacional 2012 Set for €43, and the Box with the three extra virgin olive oils for €50, providing elegant and gastronomic gifts for the Christmas season.

A Toast to Moscatel during the Christmas Season

22/12/2025This Christmas, the Setúbal Peninsula celebrates the season with its emblematic regional Moscatels, ideal for toasting, pairing with desserts, or gifting. Aromatic, enveloping, and linked to festive tradition, these wines pair well with typical Christmas sweets like Bolo-Rei (King Cake) and Rabanadas (Portuguese-style French toast), and are perfect for moments of conviviality.

Among the suggestions, Adega de Palmela highlights the Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal 15 anos Superior DOC, awarded at The Global Fortified Masters 2025, which reflects the elegance of the purple Moscatel grape; Adega de Pegões offers an accessible and versatile Moscatel, ideal as an aperitif or digestif; and Bacalhôa proposes the Moscatel Roxo De Setúbal Superior 10 Anos 2011, a rarity of great aromatic depth, best enjoyed slightly chilled.

Other references include the Moscatel de Setúbal Filipe Palhoça, balanced between sweetness and freshness, and the classic Moscatel 10 Anos from José Maria da Fonseca, aged for maximum elegance, perfect with cheeses and desserts. For lovers of tradition, the Moscatel Passarinhas from Vinhos Alfredo offers freshness and a long finish, produced in the old-fashioned way.

With these proposals, the wines of the Setúbal Peninsula elevate the Christmas dinner, uniting history, flavor, and tradition, becoming memorable gifts for this festive season.

Quetzal celebrates Christmas with wine and experiences

22/12/2025For this Christmas, Quinta do Quetzal invites you to experience the magic of the Alentejo through its wines, combining tradition, authenticity, and experiences centered on wine, art, and gastronomy.

Among the proposals, the wines from the Arte range stand out. They reflect the freshness, minerality, and elegance of Vidigueira, with labels signed by contemporary artists that translate the dialogue between the territory and artistic creation. The Arte Branco 2023 presents marked acidity and subtle saline notes, perfect for cod, octopus, or shellfish, while the Arte Tinto 2022 reveals aromas of wild berries, spices, and dried fruits, pairing well with turkey, pheasant, lamb, or kid goat.

The Reserva range translates the depth of the Alentejo terroir, with structured, complex, and fresh wines. The Reserva Branco 2022 is ideal for intense dishes or rich sauces, and the Reserva Tinto 2021 combines minerality and elegance, making it perfect for traditional seasonal dishes. For festive moments and toasts, the Espumante Bruto Quetzal offers freshness and versatility, ideal as an aperitif or for New Year’s celebrations. All these wines are available at wine shops, gourmet stores, and in Quinta do Quetzal’s online shop.

Beyond the wines, Quinta do Quetzal suggests experience vouchers, perfect for gifting. These vouchers include wine tastings, tasting menus, and workshops with the chef, providing personalized gifts and memorable experiences, valid for one year.

Companies can also celebrate Christmas at Quinta do Quetzal, enjoying lunches or dinners in a welcoming setting that combine Quetzal wines with contemporary Alentejo cuisine, guided tours of the winery, and access to the art center. A proposal that brings teams together and creates unique moments of sharing and celebration.

Quinta do Quetzal is where the Alentejo is experienced through wine, art, and gastronomy, making this Christmas an unforgettable experience.

Gifts for all tastes at João Portugal Ramos

21/12/2025For this Christmas, the João Portugal Ramos Group presents various suggestions of wine gifts that please the most varied profiles of enthusiasts. Among quality proposals, the highlights are the CR&F Reserva brandy, ideal for those who appreciate beverages of a strong character; the robust and elegant Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas red, from the Alentejo; and Douro wines such as Duorum Colheita and Tons de Duorum, perfect for celebrating the season with sophistication.

CR&F Reserva, aged in Portuguese oak casks and inspired by the original 1895 recipe, has a dark topaz color, a complex aroma with notes of wood, spices, and wild berries, and a smooth, persistent finish.

For Douro wine lovers, Duorum Colheita stands out for its intensity, ruby color, and aroma of ripe dark berries, with firm tannins and an elegant finish, while Tons de Duorum expresses the robustness and elegance of the Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz grape varieties, with soft tannins and a long finish.

Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas from the Alentejo has an intense garnet color, great body on the palate, and complexity, the result of a blend of Alicante Bouschet, Aragonês, and Castelão. It pairs well with red meats, game, and kid goat, making it a classic option for the festive season. All these wines can be purchased in special gift packaging, often with wooden or cardboard boxes.

The João Portugal Ramos Group, with more than 30 years of history, brings together internationally award-winning wines from distinct regions such as Alentejo, Douro, Beiras, and Vinho Verde, reinforcing the worldwide recognition of Portuguese wines.

With these suggestions, choosing a Christmas gift becomes simple, elegant, and full of personality, celebrating national wines in a memorable way.

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CH by Chocapalha Old Vine Arinto 2022 for Christmas

21/12/2025The CH by Chocapalha Old Vine Arinto 2022, recently distinguished with the 'Grande Prémio Escolha da Imprensa' (Press's Choice Grand Prize) in the white wine category at the annual competition promoted by Grandes Escolhas magazine, is the producer's recommended wine for Christmas.

This wine, an Arinto from old vines that pays homage to the Chocapalha family matriarch, Alice Tavares da Silva, was one of the top three scoring white wines among 600 entries evaluated by a jury of 44 media professionals—from television, radio, print, and digital platforms. Only the three highest-rated wines in each category receive the ‘Grande Prémio Escolha da Imprensa’.

Produced at Quinta de Chocapalha in the Lisboa wine region, the CH by Chocapalha Old Vine Arinto 2022 is crafted by winemakers Sandra Tavares da Silva and Miguel Cavaco. Sourced from the estate’s oldest Arinto plot, planted in 1991, the wine reflects the family’s strong connection to this variety, which occupies 9 hectares of the estate on the slopes of the Serra de Montejunto.

Fermentation lasted 27 days in neutral French oak barrels at low temperatures, followed by nine months of aging in the same barrels on fine lees with regular bâtonnage. According to the winemaking team, the result is a white wine with a fresh and delicate profile, featuring citrus and floral notes, pronounced minerality, firm acidity, and expressive complexity.

With a production of fewer than 2,000 bottles, this wine represents, in the producer’s words, the convergence of three generations currently involved in the work at Quinta de Chocapalha, aiming to capture the ‘family spirit’ associated with the matriarch’s legacy.

Three reds from Quinta Nova to celebrate Christmas

20/12/2025For the festive season, Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo suggests three red wines that combine personality, Douro tradition, and table elegance, ideal for pairing with Christmas cuisine.

The Quinta Nova Reserva Terroir 2023 is born from the balance between the Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinto Cão grape varieties. With a dense color, it presents a firm structure, juicy texture, and a long finish, benefiting from aging in French oak barrels and concrete, which give it vibrant freshness.

The Grainha Tinto Reserva 2023 reflects the classicism of the Douro, with fruity and spicy aromas, fine tannins, and a silky texture. The wine, aged for 11 months in French oak barrels, reveals a balance and structure that make it perfect for traditional Christmas dishes.

The Quinta Nova Vinha Centenária Ref. P28/P21 2021 combines Parcel 28—the estate’s first Tinta Roriz single-varietal—with the centenarian Parcel 21, which preserves around 80 grape varieties on 19th-century terraces. Aged for 12 months in new French oak barrels and in the bottle, this lot shows minerality, spicy notes, and blue-fruit flavors, with the volume and density characteristic of the great wines of the Douro.

These three reds stand out for their ability to harmonize with the typical flavors of the season and for their authentic expression of the Douro terroir, bringing elegance and tradition to the Christmas table.

Herdade do Rocim launches Bela Luz White 2024 to celebrate Christmas

20/12/2025Herdade do Rocim has just released the Bela Luz White 2024, a new vintage that promises to be the ideal companion for festive Christmas meals. Produced from old Douro vines, the wine reflects the attention to terroir and the winemaking care of Catarina Vieira and Pedro Ribeiro.

With a pale yellow, citrus hue, the Bela Luz White presents delicate aromas of wet stone and white-fleshed fruit, revealing great breadth, freshness, and depth on the palate, with good aging potential. The winemaking combines fermentation in 500-liter French oak barrels and 140-liter clay amphorae, followed by 12 months of aging in barrels, giving the wine complexity and structure.

With 13.5% alcohol and a capacity of 0.75 liters, this white highlights the unique character of Herdade do Rocim’s old vines and is recommended to pair with typical Christmas dishes, including fish, seafood, and delicately flavored meats.

The Bela Luz White 2024 reinforces Herdade do Rocim’s tradition of producing high-quality wines and is a perfect suggestion for toasting Christmas with the sophistication and freshness of the Douro.

Aveleda opens two pop-up stores

19/12/2025Aveleda is strengthening its presence in Northern Portugal this Christmas with the opening of two pop-up stores, located at the MAR Shopping Matosinhos and Braga Parque.

Following the success of its first venture last holiday season, the brand is once again betting on this strategy to get closer to consumers during a period marked by the search for personalized gifts and experiences. The stores are now open, operating from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and invite visitors to discover the flavors of Aveleda through a special selection of wines, sparkling wines, spirits, cheeses, olive oils, jams, and other artisanal products. According to Ildefonso Martins, Director of Wine Tourism at Aveleda, more than just retail spaces, the pop-up stores are places for gathering and sharing, fostering a close relationship through personalized experiences.

In addition to these temporary shops, Aveleda continues to operate the stores at its estates, offering Christmas hampers and customizable products at Quinta da Aveleda in Penafiel, Quinta Vale do Sabor in the Douro, and Villa Alvor in the Algarve. Since 1870, Aveleda has been developing its activity in the Vinho Verde, Douro, Bairrada, and Algarve regions, with approximately 600 hectares of vineyards and 184 employees, and is present in over 85 countries, including the USA, Brazil, Canada, Germany, and France.

Sustainability is a core value of the brand, reflected in certifications such as B Corp, the National Sustainability Standard, and recognition as the only wine company certified by the Family-Responsible Entity standard. With these pop-up stores, Aveleda offers consumers a way to celebrate the Christmas season in a personal, sophisticated, and bespoke manner.

WineStone suggests seven wines for a family Christmas

19/12/2025WineStone presents a special selection of seven wines for the Christmas season, featuring labels from the Douro to the Alentejo. These wines are chosen to appeal to the different tastes at the table and make family gatherings more harmonious.

For enthusiasts of fresh and light wines, the standout is the Paço de Teixeiró Loureiro 2023 (€12), from the Baião sub-region, with its floral aroma, subtle woody notes, and sophisticated profile. On the other hand, the Quinta do Côtto Grande Escolha 2020 (€65), an icon of the Baixo Corgo, offers a structured and aromatic red, with notes of forest berries, balsamic hints, and coffee, ideal for turning every toast into a lasting memory.

Quinta de Pancas suggests two distinct wines: the intense and refined Grande Reserva Tinto 2021 (€17), with notes of black fruit, violet, coffee, and tobacco, and the fresh, mineral, and structured Special Selection Chardonnay 2024 (€35), perfect for pairing with seasonal dishes.

For lovers of robust wines, the Ravasqueira Heritage Alicante Bouschet 2020 (€49), with extended aging, reveals aromatic complexity and a pronounced body, ideal for meat dishes or as a special gift. In fortified wines, the Krohn Vintage 2022 (€80) and the LBV 2019 (€18) complete the selection, bringing intense aromas of wild berries and floral notes, perfect for desserts or family toasts.

With this collection, WineStone offers a proposal that combines tradition, diversity, and quality, ensuring that all wine profiles—from the most classic to the most daring—are covered this festive season. Each label is thoughtfully selected to pair with the different dishes and moments of the Christmas table, guaranteeing a complete and memorable gastronomic experience.

Graham’s and Quinta do Vesúvio offer exclusive bottle personalization in Porto

18/12/2025Thinking of unique and meaningful Christmas gifts, Graham’s and Quinta do Vesúvio have created an exclusive bottle personalization service, available at various locations in Lisbon and Porto throughout December.

The initiative personalizes bottles of Graham’s, Quinta do Vesúvio, or Pombal do Vesúvio purchased on-site with a handwritten message, turning each gift into a truly unique piece.

The dedications—up to four words—are done live by calligraphy artist Giuliane Sampaio, giving each bottle an artisanal and festive touch. To date, this experience has already taken place successfully at Copo D’UVA in Porto on November 29th and December 1st, as well as at El Corte Inglés Lisbon on December 5th, 6th, and 7th, offering unique personalization moments to those who visited the locations.

Starting December 19th, the initiative will be available at El Corte Inglés Porto, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, continuing the personalization experience for clients in the region. Until the end of the month, the service will also be offered at Matriarca and Graham’s Lodge, reinforcing the tradition and artisanal excellence of Douro wines through a sophisticated and personalized gift.

With this campaign, Graham’s and Quinta do Vesúvio transform the choice of a Christmas gift into a unique, elegant, and memorable gesture, ideal for sharing with family and friends.

Symington Family Estates is one of the most iconic families in the Douro, producing wines of excellence, including Graham’s Ports and the still wines of Quinta do Vesúvio. Their history spans five generations, combining tradition, innovation, and a passion for quality.