Wine by the Glass Sundays
This is our weekly column that brings you interesting facts about the world of wine — a light and informal way to learn more, one glass at a time.
Alentejo: a hot and sunny region, which has led the best producers to learn how to deal with the heat using techniques such as planting vineyards at high altitude, choosing heat-resistant grape varieties and using efficient irrigation systems. Did you know about this complexity? The best producers are with us. 🌳
Alentejo: a hot and sunny region, which has led the best producers to learn to cope with the heat by using techniques such as planting vines at altitude, choosing heat-resistant grape varieties and using efficient irrigation systems. Did you know about this complexity? The best producers are with us. 🌳
🎏 From Porto to Lisbon, June is a party — with sardines on bread and wine in the glass.
In the past, people toasted Saint John with wine served in clay bowls — a tradition of sharing that can still be seen in working-class neighborhoods today.
And in Lisbon? During the Festas de Santo António, it was traditional to offer wine to the saint as a way of asking for protection for the vineyards and good harvests. Many festivals had the habit of serving red wine in clay bowls — a symbol of sharing and popular communion.
Have you chosen the wine for your party yet? 🎉🍷
🎊June starts in the best way possible: with great news. On the 28th, we will hold an exclusive wine tasting — and you will be able to follow it all up close.
Get your glass ready and stay tuned. Unique flavors and moments to remember are coming. 🍷
🎊 June is off to a great start — with exciting news. On the 28th, we're hosting an exclusive wine tasting, and you'll get to follow it all up close.
Get your glass ready and stay tuned. Unique flavors and special moments are on the way. 🍷
Did you know that the color of a rosé wine doesn’t necessarily indicate its sweetness level? Rosés can range from pale to intense shades, depending on the time they’re in contact with the red grape skins. Dry rosés can have vibrant colors, while sweeter rosés can be paler. 🩷🌸
Did you know that the color of rosé wine doesn't necessarily indicate its level of sweetness? Rosés can vary from pale to intense tones, depending on how long they have been in contact with the red grape skins. Dry rosés can have vibrant colors, while sweeter rosés can be paler. 🩷🌸
According to the Institute of Vine and Wine, Portugal has one of the greatest diversities of native grape varieties in the world. Many of these varieties are exclusive to Portugal and contribute to the uniqueness of Portuguese wines. What better reason to check out our curation of exclusive Portuguese wines? 😉
According to the Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho, Portugal has one of the greatest diversity of indigenous grape varieties in the world. Many of these varieties are exclusive to Portugal and contribute to the uniqueness of Portuguese wines. What better reason to discover our curated selection of exclusive Portuguese wines? 😉
We store our wines with the bottle lying down to keep the cork in contact with the wine. 🤔
#DomingosdoVinhoaoCopo : Storing wine bottles on their side isn't just tradition… it's science. 🧪
We store our wines lying down to keep the cork in contact with the wine. 🤔
These rituals were deeply linked to nature, fertility and wine, which was offered as a symbol of life, abundance and connection to the divine.
Today, wine continues to be a common presence in the toasts we make to our mothers — with affection, gratitude and a flavor that is shared in good company. 🩷💐
#DomingosdoVinhoaoCopo : did you know that in Ancient Greece, the earliest celebrations of motherhood were dedicated to the goddess Rhea, considered the mother of the gods?
These rituals were deeply connected to nature, fertility, and wine, which was offered as a symbol of life, abundance, and connection to the divine.
Today, wine is still part of the toasts we make to our mothers — with affection, gratitude, and a flavor best shared in good company. 🩷💐
According to the Portuguese Cork Association, cork extraction does not harm the tree. The bark is removed every nine years, allowing the tree to regenerate. Cork oak forests play a crucial role in biodiversity and carbon capture.
On this #DomingosdoVinhoaoCopo we're talking about... cork stoppers. 🪵🌳
According to the Portuguese Cork Association, the extraction of cork does not harm the tree. The bark is removed every nine years, allowing the tree to regenerate. Cork oak forests play a crucial role in biodiversity and carbon capture.
🍫 Dark chocolate: Intense and full of personality — just like our Submerso Reserva 2022. A full-bodied red wine that enhances the deep flavors of cocoa.
🍬 Chocolate-covered almonds: Sweetness calls for a special touch. Submerso A23, with its fruity notes and soft tannins, pairs perfectly with these little temptations.
Have fun and make this Easter a blast! 🐣🍷
This #DomingosdoCopoaoVinho , why not explore some delightful pairings between wine and traditional Easter sweets?
🍫 Dark chocolate: Bold and full of personality — just like our Submerso Reserva 2022. A full-bodied red wine that brings out the deep, rich flavors of cacao.
🍬 Chocolate-covered almonds: Sweetness deserves something special. Submerso A23, with its fruity notes and smooth tannins, pairs beautifully with these little treats.
Enjoy yourself — and make this Easter one to wine about! 🐣🍷
Glasses with narrower openings concentrate aromas, while larger glasses allow the wine to breathe and reveal complex nuances.
In one more #DomingosdoVinhoaoCopo : did you know that the shape of the wine glass can significantly influence the perception of taste? 🍷
Glasses with narrower openings concentrate the aromas, while larger glasses allow the wine to breathe and reveal complex nuances.
And to start off on a high note, let's talk about sparkling wine pressure! 🍾 Believe it or not, the pressure inside a bottle of sparkling wine is THREE TIMES GREATER than the pressure in a car tire. 🤯
This happens thanks to the second fermentation in the bottle, which creates carbon dioxide, the gas that makes the bubbles. That's why opening a bottle of sparkling wine can be so... explosive. 💥
From today onwards, every Sunday is #WinebytheGlassSundays 😉
And to get things off to a great start, let's talk about sparkling wine pressure! 🍾 Believe it or not, the pressure inside a bottle of sparkling wine is THREE TIMES GREATER than the pressure in a car tire. 🤯
This happens thanks to the second fermentation in the bottle, which creates carbon dioxide, ie the gas that makes the bubbles. That's why opening a bottle of sparkling wine can be so... explosive. 💥
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