Top 100 wines of Biscoitos
Discover the top 100 best wines of Biscoitos of Biscoitos as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Biscoitos and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Biscoitos
The wine region of Biscoitos is located in the region of Açores of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Anselmo Mendes or the Domaine Anselmo Mendes produce mainly wines white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Biscoitos are Verdelho, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Biscoitos often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
In the mouth of Biscoitos is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Biscoitos, producing 5 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Biscoitos go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish.
News from the vineyard of Biscoitos
Azores to get own regional vine and wine institute
The creation of an Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho dos Açores (IVVA), with headquarters in the island of Pico, follows the remarkable qualitative growth that the Archipelago of the Azores’ wine industry has been experiencing over the past decade. ‘People are excited about growing fruit and making wine here. There are about 300 growers producing their own fruit and a lot of small “garage” producers are starting. Some of them have worked and trained with us and are now making very interesting wines, ...
Azores to get own regional vine and wine institute
The creation of an Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho dos Açores (IVVA), with headquarters in the island of Pico, follows the remarkable qualitative growth that the Archipelago of the Azores’ wine industry has been experiencing over the past decade. ‘People are excited about growing fruit and making wine here. There are about 300 growers producing their own fruit and a lot of small “garage” producers are starting. Some of them have worked and trained with us and are now making very interesting wines, ...
Sebastian Payne MW retires from The Wine Society
Having joined The Wine Society’s team in 1973 as promotions manager, Payne became the head buyer in 1985. He stepped down from this position in 2012, when Tim Sykes took over, but has remained on the buying team ever since. As part of his responsibilities, Payne has bought in every region throughout the years but, in recent years, focused mainly on Italy and Bordeaux. He was also instrumental in introducing wines from Eastern Europe and Greece to the portfolio. The Wine Society described Payne’s ...