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Portuguese Wine Pack to Entertain Family without Breaking the Bank

Monday, September 17th, 2012

Despite Portugal being one of the smallest countries in southern-western Europe—about the size of the state of Indiana—it is blessed with contrasting terroirs and region-specific wine varietals that result in an abundance of wine and spirits offeri…

Tags: Alentejo, Dao, Family, Featured, port, port wine, Portugal, portuguese wine, sparkling wine, Touriga Nacional, Wine
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10 Delicious Reasons Why You Should Visit Portugal!

Monday, December 12th, 2011

It’s been almost four years since I called Portugal my “home away from home”, translating to a half decade of savoring Portuguese food and wine on a regular basis – something I’ve never taken for granted. Consequently, while searc…

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Aldeias of Portugal Part 1: Staying with Friends

Monday, August 29th, 2011

Aldeia in Portuguese means village, but many of these places are smaller than how a “village” is traditionally defined, with only a handful of houses and a café. However, it is as a result of these little settlements that Portugal’s history, traditional lifestyle, culture and festivals have been preserved and maintained. Most of these aldeias […] Continue Reading →

Pairing Wines with Portugal’s Faithful Friend: Bacalhau

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Editor’s note: In 2009, Catavino contributor Andrea Smith dove into the origins, popularity and over-fishing of cod fish or “Bacalhau” in my native Portuguese. Today, I pick up where Andrea left off with a greater focus on how to prepare the dry, salted version of this flavorful fish, featuring four dishes and a few wines […] Continue Reading →

A Tasca do João: A Simple Portuguese Restaurant with a Passion for Hospitality

Monday, April 11th, 2011

Portugal is known for its diverse and delicious cuisine, which arguably, can best be enjoyed at one of the many local, hole-in-the-wall eateries in any city or town. Whether we’re talking a rustic lunch counter at a pasteleria, or a mom and pop restaurant tucked away in a tiny side-alley, often called tascas, nothing beats home-style, Portuguese […] Continue Reading →

Portuguese Wine Pack to Entertain Family without Breaking the Bank

10 Delicious Reasons Why You Should Visit Portugal!

Aldeias of Portugal Part 1: Staying with Friends

Pairing Wines with Portugal’s Faithful Friend: Bacalhau

A Tasca do João: A Simple Portuguese Restaurant with a Passion for Hospitality

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