The wine region of Encostas d'Aire is located in the region of Lisboa of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cooperativa de Batalha or the Domaine Cooperativa de Batalha produce mainly wines red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Encostas d'Aire are Baga, Fernao Pires and Touriga nacional, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Encostas d'Aire often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or black fruit.
In the mouth of Encostas d'Aire is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 5 estates and châteaux in the of Encostas d'Aire, producing 7 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Encostas d'Aire go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
Wine lovers with a valid passport can apply for the Majestic ‘vintern’ scheme, launched this week and dubbed by the retailer as ‘the best summer job ever’. A three-day placement will include a visit to Quinta da Boavista vineyards in Portugal’s picturesque Douro region. Majestic said the vintern will also taste wines from its Wine Club’s Spain & Portugal Summer Case ‘in situ’, before trying the same wines back at home for comparison. It is offering £600 remuneration for three days, which it ...
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The arrival of Covid and the ensuing lockdown restrictions had serious repercussions in the hospitality sector and severely disrupted supply chains, particularly in the drinks sector. Champagne, one of the world’s most recognisable and exported wines, was severely hit by travelling restrictions – which initially impacted the luxury sector Champagne dominates – and the closing of on-trade outlets. The 2020 slump As a result, in 2020, Champagne sales plummeted; a 10% decrease year-on-year in March ...
