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HOW <strong>PORT</strong>UGUESE WINES HAVE<br />

MADE IMPRESSIVE HEADWAY<br />

IN THE GLOBAL MARKET<br />

BY ISABELLE ESCANDE<br />

PHOTOGRAPHS: COURTESY<br />

OF THE ESTATES<br />

Traditionally, a large share of Portuguese wines have been drunk within the<br />

country. But over the past few years, exports have been on the increase. From<br />

attractive price points to native grape varieties and an extensive product range, the<br />

reasons for their popularity in the global marketplace are legion. And Portuguese<br />

companies have set their sights on securing a prime position for their wines<br />

overseas.<br />

CONSULTANT WINEMAKER JOÃO <strong>PORT</strong>UGAL RAMOS INTRODUCED THE WORLD TO <strong>PORT</strong>UGUESE WINES, BEFORE PLANTING HIS OWN VINES<br />

34 AUTUMN 2023 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE

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