Review of the 2023 portwein messe in leverkussen
A quick recap of all the goods we tasted and people we’ve met on the latest Portweinmesse in Leverkussen, hosted by Axel Probst.
Reform in the Douro
A group of douro Portwine producers is asking for reform in the traditions of the douro’s portwine making rules. Such as the amount of grapes that can be used for regular wines in comparison to portwines. As the market is getting smaller (25% less portwines sales over the past 20 years) and the demand for quality red and white wines growing.