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HOW PORTUGUESE 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 PORTUGAL RAMOS INTRODUCED THE WORLD TO PORTUGUESE WINES, BEFORE PLANTING HIS OWN VINES<br />
34 AUTUMN 2023 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE