The “Vinho do Porto” is the famous Portuguese fortified wine exclusively produced in the Douro Valley, in northern Portugal. Its origins date back approximately to the half of the XVII century and cause disagreements…
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Ginjinha, sweet Ginjinha
If you’re in Lisboa, read carefully: you have to try Ginjinha! Also called Ginja, this Portuguese liqueur is the typical drink in Lisboa. It is made of ginja berries, that gave it its name,…
A Vida Portuguesa
In 2004 the journalist Catarina Portas wrote an article about several antique Portuguese products that were still being produced and commercialized in their original packaging and shape. They were of inspiration to a great…
St. Martin’s Day
[ENG] On St. Martin’s day, November the 11th, the newly made wine should be checked on, according to the popular Portuguese say: “No dia de São Martinho, vai à adega e prova o vinho”!…
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