Wine knowledge grows in Portugal and allows, for the first time, the emission of a list of 10 wine restaurants in the Coastal North. The long coastline ensures the best fish in the world, the temperate climate and the estuaries offer prolific range of vegetables Since 1143 we have accumulated the grilled delicacies of early pastoralism and fishing, the use of feudal olive oil and cereals, subsistence agriculture of the poor people side by side with creative and refined tables of palaces and convents. Portugal was born in Minho, so was the export industry of fine wines.
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Top#10:
| Astória | 4710 Braga | 925357936 |
| Bocados | 4990 Ponte de Lima | 258942501 |
| Café Oriental | 4810 Guimarães | 253414048 |
| Camelo | 4900 Viana do Castelo | 258839090 |
| Ferrugem | 4770 Vila Nova Famalicão | 252911700 |
| Histórico | 4800 Guimarães | 253412107 |
| Novo Horizonte | 4755 Gilmonde Barcelos | 253831795 |
| Quinta do Prazo | 4930 Valença | 251821230 |
| Rústico | 4750 Barcelos | 253815250 |
| São Gião | 4815 Moreira de Cónegos | 253561853 |
What an overwelming first day of blind tasting at the 6th Beira Interior Wine Competition, held in bioclimatic city of Guarda.
I am chairing this year’s event so I’m just sharing what I’ve heard from other tasters. Earthy mineral – tropical free – whites. Fruity and surprisingly long rosés. Floral, berry fruit and chalky driven and terroir reds, highly praised by their present and lasting ageing potential. Dear International Wine Buyers and Critics: Do you even know which wine region am I referring to? Remember: Beira Interior, Portugal
What a day! 100+ wines from the DO Dão tasted blind at Viseu, matching the Dão Primeurs 2012. Will tell you more in coming posts. Then travel through Chaves, Verín (check the precious road photo of its castle),
Ourense, arriving at the most setentrional of all Portuguese Municipalities – Melgaço – cradle of Alvarinho unique wines. Diner with Pedro Soares from Quintas de Melgaço at Adega Sabino, next to the City Hall.
As usual another wine lover was found: Augusto Castro, the owner, my confrere of Alvarinho, was at his best, despite the complaints over the VAT on restaurant bills. Please, Minister Assunção Cristas, I need your support to cut the VAT immediately. I trust your good judgment. Please tell your fellow ministers that, according to Economic Historian Carlo Cipolla, a lose-lose venture is the ultimate definition for Stupidity.
