Suddenly Portugal is becoming interesting again. It’s taken quite an investment in new technology and a richer understanding of what it can offer the rest of the world.
Wines that were once light and challenging on the taste buds have become fuller, fresher fruitier and more dynamic. Partly because they are using some of the big fruity grape varieties normally used in Port.
The Douro region is leading the way with the reds and the Alentejano in the south is one to watch for white.
