The wine region of Graciosa is located in the region of Açores of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pedras Brancas or the Domaine Pedras Brancas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Graciosa are Verdelho et Bobal, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Graciosa often reveals types of flavors of earth, citrus fruit.
In the mouth of Graciosa is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 1 estates and châteaux in the of Graciosa, producing 3 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Graciosa go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, pork or shellfish.
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, ...
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, ...
Whether you’re hosting a party, feeling in need of a post trick-or-treat pick me up or simply wish to savour a glass in quiet contemplation on this spirited evening, we’ve got the answer to all your Halloween needs. We’ve chosen 13 wines that make the most of all superstitions and, behind scary labels and names, hide delicious pours to keep you happy and warm. From a lunar-inspired pét-nat to the bloodiest of reds there’s something for everyone and for every possible dark mood. This selection wi ...
