Portugal
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Rare Museum Wines from Portuguese Icons
10 charismatic ‘works of time’ wines...
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Southern Portugal style
It's been a steep learning curve, but it has paid off. Producers in Ribatejo and Estremadura are making exciting wines, and rediscovering native grapes. RICHARD MAYSON introduces the wines of the area.
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Portugal's white wines
Portugal's amazing endowment of native white grapes has long been overshadowed by its red brethen. This should change, argues RICHARD MAYSON
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Alentejo: A place in the sun
Traditionally one of the poorest areas in Europe, the south of Portugal is now one of the richest in local colour. John Downes MW heads down to the Alentejo to investigate the region's change of fortunes
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Chipping at Port's pedestal
Douro's unfortified red wines are increasingly coming out of port's shadow says, RICHARD MAYSON, who looks at latest launches from the valley
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Portugal when They Are Good
Like the region's climate, the wines of Vinho Verde vary enormously. Quality and character range from sweetish, fizzy whites to tannic, high-acid reds, but some of the best are light, crisp and fragrant: perfect for summer drinking, writes SUSY ATKINS
