Vinogrande Blog
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A Journey Through Italy's Great Wines: Ten Benchmark Producers
Italy is a true paradise for wine lovers. From Piedmont's Nebbiolo hills to Tuscany's sunny slopes, by way of the landscapes of the Veneto and the...
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Viña Alberdi Selección Especial Reserva 2021 - "The best Alberdi in living memory."
Viña Alberdi Selección Especial Reserva 2021, from the historic house of La Rioja Alta, S.A., isn't just another vintage — it's a rare event. Two decades...
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Top-quality wines with outstanding value for money
Who said an extraordinary wine has to cost a fortune? Let me be straight with you: this is one of the biggest myths in the wine...
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Susana Esteban: A Winemaker with Character and Expressive Wines
Susana Esteban is a Galician winemaker who has become one of the most striking figures in Portuguese wine. After working at several estates, she launched her...
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Subtlety, elegance, refinement and delicacy define this Great Wine
A long-held passion for the land, the Douro and wine led him to leave his previous life in the beer business at Unicer and settle in...
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Jorge Moreira: 20 Years Revolutionising the Douro with Passion and Discretion
Jorge Moreira celebrates 20 years as a winemaker this year, and although he's already on his 21st harvest, he modestly prefers to say he has "20...
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Rioja Alta Viña Arana Gran Reserva 2016 - Fresh, intense, sophisticated and seductive
I had the pleasure of tasting Rioja Alta Viña Arana Gran Reserva 2016 and was truly impressed by its elegance, freshness and balance. It is a...
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Bodegas Rioja Alta: Where Tradition Becomes Wines of Unrivalled Excellence
A passion for wine is something all wine lovers share. At Vinogrande, we like to tell the stories of wineries that not only make exceptional wines...
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Quinta do Couquinho: Tradition and Excellence in Douro Wine
Nestled in the heart of the world's oldest demarcated wine region, Quinta do Couquinho is a true haven of wine and idyllic landscapes. Located in the...
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Imalia 3 Parcelas Viñas Viejas Mencía 2021: Tradition Meets Innovation
"Little pieces of land that pass on their soul" The renowned Toro Albalá winery, with a century-long history of dedication to winegrowing, presents one of its...
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Anselmo Mendes A Torre Alvarinho 2019: His Latest Masterpiece
Few names in Portuguese wine are as respected and recognised as Anselmo Mendes. Nicknamed "Mr Alvarinho", Mendes has devoted much of his career to exploring the...
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Quinta do Pessegueiro: The Soul of the Douro in Every Drop
Set on the steep banks of the majestic Douro river, Quinta do Pessegueiro stands out not only for its striking architecture but also for the passion...
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Almanua 2024: The Long-Awaited Debut of Manuel and Luís Cerdeira
It was one of the most eagerly awaited stories in Portuguese wine. What was Luís Cerdeira up to now? With his son Manuel, he is once...
