• #throwbackthursday – Wine flies when you're having fun in Alentejo with the Maçanita team! 🍷We always visit with winemaker Antonio Maçanita and his winery team—many of whom are family—at Fitapreta Vinhos, and spend the day enjoying stunning, restaurant-caliber meals prepared by Mãe Joana, tours of the slate vineyards with David, Sandra, Alexandra. From one small winery in Évora, Antonio provides a master class on ALL of Portugal from tip to tail, and even takes us on a jaunt out to the Azores. A day at Fitapreta has it all: eating and drinking like royalty, filling our brains with wine and history knowledge, and then winding down with some rousing “karaoke” 🎶 in the chapel before getting back on the bus. 👇Comment if you’ve joined us for a day with the Maçanita family! Bonus points if you remember what song you sang after that long, wine-soaked dinner …. And as always: #bringyourboots 🥾 #fitapreta #fitapretavinhos #antoniomacanita #portugal #alentejo #portuguesewine #winery #winetravel #winerytour #familywinery #wine #tbt
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    #throwbackthursday – Wine flies when you're having fun in Alentejo with the Maçanita team! 🍷We always visit with winemaker Antonio Maçanita and his winery team—many of whom are family—at Fitapreta Vinhos, and spend the day enjoying stunning, restaurant-caliber meals prepared by Mãe Joana, tours of the slate vineyards with David, Sandra, Alexandra. From one small winery in Évora, Antonio provides a master class on ALL of Portugal from tip to tail, and even takes us on a jaunt out to the Azores. A day at Fitapreta has it all: eating and drinking like royalty, filling our brains with wine and history knowledge, and then winding down with some rousing “karaoke” 🎶 in the chapel before getting back on the bus. 👇Comment if you’ve joined us for a day with the Maçanita family! Bonus points if you remember what song you sang after that long, wine-soaked dinner …. And as always: #bringyourboots 🥾 #fitapreta #fitapretavinhos #antoniomacanita #portugal #alentejo #portuguesewine #winery #winetravel #winerytour #familywinery #wine #tbt
  • The Colares appellation is one of the hidden gems of Portugal, where the vines are planted on a beachfront in the sand dunes west of Lisbon, right on the 🌊ocean. The hallmark Atlantic “nortada” winds constantly buffet the vines with frigid, damp air, and so these remarkable pre-phylloxera vines grow low to the ground, rooted directly in the sand, and stay protected by a system of walls. Making wine in Colares truly is a labor of love, and the 1997 MJC Colares Tinto (100% Ramisco, a local variety), shows bright, brilliant fruit and acidity despite its age. This wine is a testament to the quality of this tiny wine area! Only a handful of producers still operate within the 18 hectare appellation, and even fewer are imported into the United States. ✨We are thrilled to be able to offer these library releases from the estate of Manuel Jose Colares, saved from extinction by a local nonprofit group. What were you up to in 1997? Have you ever tried Ramisco or other wines from the Lisbon area? 🤔Whether you’re a collector of old vintages or want to try a completely unique yet accessible new red this fall, DM us and we’ll help you find this Portuguese gem. 📸: @nolitawine #portugesewine #redwine #agedwine #lisbon #mjccolares #wine #winelover #winetasting
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    The Colares appellation is one of the hidden gems of Portugal, where the vines are planted on a beachfront in the sand dunes west of Lisbon, right on the 🌊ocean. The hallmark Atlantic “nortada” winds constantly buffet the vines with frigid, damp air, and so these remarkable pre-phylloxera vines grow low to the ground, rooted directly in the sand, and stay protected by a system of walls. Making wine in Colares truly is a labor of love, and the 1997 MJC Colares Tinto (100% Ramisco, a local variety), shows bright, brilliant fruit and acidity despite its age. This wine is a testament to the quality of this tiny wine area! Only a handful of producers still operate within the 18 hectare appellation, and even fewer are imported into the United States. ✨We are thrilled to be able to offer these library releases from the estate of Manuel Jose Colares, saved from extinction by a local nonprofit group. What were you up to in 1997? Have you ever tried Ramisco or other wines from the Lisbon area? 🤔Whether you’re a collector of old vintages or want to try a completely unique yet accessible new red this fall, DM us and we’ll help you find this Portuguese gem. 📸: @nolitawine #portugesewine #redwine #agedwine #lisbon #mjccolares #wine #winelover #winetasting
  • Vibrant, juicy and silky, Celler Piñol “Portal” Tinto comes from one of Terra Alta’s founding families. Fortunately, family winemaking wisdom continues to be passed down from Juan Piñol, who at 103 years old, still leads the winery while enjoying a glass of his favorite Piñol wines every day. In addition to the incredible family ties, the story of Celler Piñol reflects what we love about Spanish wine: there are so many hidden 💎 that WOW, and these constant moments of discovery keep us coming back for more! In Terra Alta—sometimes overshadowed by more flashy neighbors Priorat and Montsant—ancient, treasured vineyards and generational traditions are supported by modern winemaking, combining to produce artisanal wines the 🌎 needs to try. 🍷Portal Tinto (Garnacha, Carignan, Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo) is a terrific example of how much character one can find for under $25 a bottle. Showing generous fruit and gorgeous limestone minerality, the wine is wreathed by Mediterranean herbs and will appeal to those who love comforting autumnal dishes as well Spanish classics like lamb and paella. 🥘 Comment below if you have tried Portal Tinto. Intrigued? DM us and we’ll connect you to the closest retailer. 📸: @copenhagenwinelover 📸: @friederikepaetzold #piñol #cellerpiñol #terraalta #garnacha #spanishwine #wine #wineweekend #winelover #redwine
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    Vibrant, juicy and silky, Celler Piñol “Portal” Tinto comes from one of Terra Alta’s founding families. Fortunately, family winemaking wisdom continues to be passed down from Juan Piñol, who at 103 years old, still leads the winery while enjoying a glass of his favorite Piñol wines every day. In addition to the incredible family ties, the story of Celler Piñol reflects what we love about Spanish wine: there are so many hidden 💎 that WOW, and these constant moments of discovery keep us coming back for more! In Terra Alta—sometimes overshadowed by more flashy neighbors Priorat and Montsant—ancient, treasured vineyards and generational traditions are supported by modern winemaking, combining to produce artisanal wines the 🌎 needs to try. 🍷Portal Tinto (Garnacha, Carignan, Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo) is a terrific example of how much character one can find for under $25 a bottle. Showing generous fruit and gorgeous limestone minerality, the wine is wreathed by Mediterranean herbs and will appeal to those who love comforting autumnal dishes as well Spanish classics like lamb and paella. 🥘 Comment below if you have tried Portal Tinto. Intrigued? DM us and we’ll connect you to the closest retailer. 📸: @copenhagenwinelover 📸: @friederikepaetzold #piñol #cellerpiñol #terraalta #garnacha #spanishwine #wine #wineweekend #winelover #redwine
  • 🚨TONIGHT: Link in bio for tickets! Help us raise money for a great cause. Don’t have any of the wines with you? No problem—we'll help you find them after! 🔸 Tune in and watch Patrick Mata and our special guests Brandon Borcoman, Founder of Vin-Decision (@vindecision ), and Yannick Benjamin (@yannickbenjamin ) Head Sommelier at the University Club and Co-Founder of Wheeling Forward (@wheelingforward ) discuss how our featured wines pair perfectly with @patrickmata1978 ‘s savory mushroom and bacon risotto recipe. 🔸100% of the ticket sales will be donated to Wheeling Forward, whose mission is to help people with disabilities experience life to the fullest. 🔸Do you want to check out the next food and wine pairing session? Visit our link in bio! #virtualtasting #oopairing #winepairing #foodpairing #wine #winelover #winetasting #spanishwine #portuguesewine
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    🚨TONIGHT: Link in bio for tickets! Help us raise money for a great cause. Don’t have any of the wines with you? No problem—we'll help you find them after! 🔸 Tune in and watch Patrick Mata and our special guests Brandon Borcoman, Founder of Vin-Decision (@vindecision ), and Yannick Benjamin (@yannickbenjamin ) Head Sommelier at the University Club and Co-Founder of Wheeling Forward (@wheelingforward ) discuss how our featured wines pair perfectly with @patrickmata1978 ‘s savory mushroom and bacon risotto recipe. 🔸100% of the ticket sales will be donated to Wheeling Forward, whose mission is to help people with disabilities experience life to the fullest. 🔸Do you want to check out the next food and wine pairing session? Visit our link in bio! #virtualtasting #oopairing #winepairing #foodpairing #wine #winelover #winetasting #spanishwine #portuguesewine
  • Find yourself a red that embraces the ripe fruit, rustic earthy notes, and sunny spirit of Alentejo, Portugal. Aplanta is a traditional local blend of Aragonez (Tempranillo) and Alicante Bouschet from a close-knit community. 🧑‍🌾The locals who farm here have a strong liquid link to the history of their tiny village, Aldeia da Luz (‘Village of Light’) and this wine is a liquid representation of their traditions and hard work. The Alentejo is an ideal go-to introduction for the red wines of Portugal, so if you’re new to the scene, this is a great seasonal red to kick off your explorations. 🗺 This deep-hued tinto is plush and refreshing all at once, and pairs with almost anything you want to throw at it, from burgers to roasted autumn veggies. 📩 DM us your zip code so you can grab a bottle for <$10 and teleport to Alentejo, where there are over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year! ☀️ #aplanta #alentejo #portugal #portuguesewine #redwine #wine #winery #vineyard
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    Find yourself a red that embraces the ripe fruit, rustic earthy notes, and sunny spirit of Alentejo, Portugal. Aplanta is a traditional local blend of Aragonez (Tempranillo) and Alicante Bouschet from a close-knit community. 🧑‍🌾The locals who farm here have a strong liquid link to the history of their tiny village, Aldeia da Luz (‘Village of Light’) and this wine is a liquid representation of their traditions and hard work. The Alentejo is an ideal go-to introduction for the red wines of Portugal, so if you’re new to the scene, this is a great seasonal red to kick off your explorations. 🗺 This deep-hued tinto is plush and refreshing all at once, and pairs with almost anything you want to throw at it, from burgers to roasted autumn veggies. 📩 DM us your zip code so you can grab a bottle for <$10 and teleport to Alentejo, where there are over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year! ☀️ #aplanta #alentejo #portugal #portuguesewine #redwine #wine #winery #vineyard
  • The Castro family’s ties to their property in the Dão region of Portugal date back centuries. Since 1980, Alvaro Castro has been the winemaker at the two family estates, Quinta de Pellada and Quinta de Saes. In that time, he has established himself as the region’s prominent winemaking mind, crafting elegant wines of place that showcase the captivating aromatics and cool-climate freshness that are native to this special terroir. Alvaro works alongside his talented and bright daughter, Maria Castro, and they take the ‘less is more’ winemaking approach: great wines are born in the vineyard. Their no-fuss methods lead to unmatched purity of expressive fruit 🍇with hints of the granite terroir that is a Dão calling card. 🍷DAC Tinto is an outstanding example of classic Dão reds: it’s a field blend with lifted fruit, an elegant medium-weight palate, and still shows a bit of earthy and savory spice. Can you guess one of the grapes in the blend? 🤔 We love DAC with smoked or cured meats (typical fare in this remote, mountainous region) and hard cheeses such as parmesan or manchego. Planning on making a charcuterie board this weekend? Pair it with DAC Tinto, which you can find for <$20. 📩DM us your zip code and you will connect you to your closest retailer! #quintadapellada #quintadesaes #alvarocastro #dao #daowines #redwine #portuguesewine #wine #thisiswine
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    The Castro family’s ties to their property in the Dão region of Portugal date back centuries. Since 1980, Alvaro Castro has been the winemaker at the two family estates, Quinta de Pellada and Quinta de Saes. In that time, he has established himself as the region’s prominent winemaking mind, crafting elegant wines of place that showcase the captivating aromatics and cool-climate freshness that are native to this special terroir. Alvaro works alongside his talented and bright daughter, Maria Castro, and they take the ‘less is more’ winemaking approach: great wines are born in the vineyard. Their no-fuss methods lead to unmatched purity of expressive fruit 🍇with hints of the granite terroir that is a Dão calling card. 🍷DAC Tinto is an outstanding example of classic Dão reds: it’s a field blend with lifted fruit, an elegant medium-weight palate, and still shows a bit of earthy and savory spice. Can you guess one of the grapes in the blend? 🤔 We love DAC with smoked or cured meats (typical fare in this remote, mountainous region) and hard cheeses such as parmesan or manchego. Planning on making a charcuterie board this weekend? Pair it with DAC Tinto, which you can find for <$20. 📩DM us your zip code and you will connect you to your closest retailer! #quintadapellada #quintadesaes #alvarocastro #dao #daowines #redwine #portuguesewine #wine #thisiswine
  • What’s on the menu? 🤔 Torremorón and lamb! (Just like they do in Quintanamanvirgo) 🔸If you were inspired by last week’s #tbt to grab a bottle and try Torremorón for yourself, we want to share Patrick’s pairing recommendation. It’s still grilling season, but these simple and delicious lamb chops can be made indoors, too. 🔸Haven’t purchased it yet? Visit our link in bio to see where you can buy Torremorón🍷 #spanishwine #riberadelduero #tempranillo #oopairing #recipe #redwine #winepairing
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    What’s on the menu? 🤔 Torremorón and lamb! (Just like they do in Quintanamanvirgo) 🔸If you were inspired by last week’s #tbt to grab a bottle and try Torremorón for yourself, we want to share Patrick’s pairing recommendation. It’s still grilling season, but these simple and delicious lamb chops can be made indoors, too. 🔸Haven’t purchased it yet? Visit our link in bio to see where you can buy Torremorón🍷 #spanishwine #riberadelduero #tempranillo #oopairing #recipe #redwine #winepairing
  • 🔸 Learn to make Patrick Mata's mushroom and bacon risotto and discover the perfect wine pairings --along with special guests Brandon Borcoman, founder of Vin-Decision, and Yannick Benjamin, Head Sommelier at the University Club and Co-Founder of Wheeling Forward. 🔸 Want to join? Visit our link in bio to purchase your ticket and receive the recipe! All tickets sales will be donated to Wheeling Forward, whose mission is to help people with disabilities experience life to the fullest. 🔸Next step: buy the wines! DM us right away so we can get you connected to a retailer. If you need shipping, tomorrow is the last day to order! #virtualtasting #foodpairing #winepairing #experience #recipe #risotto #mushroom #bacon #albertoorte #quintadamuradella #quintadapellada #winelover #wine
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    🔸 Learn to make Patrick Mata's mushroom and bacon risotto and discover the perfect wine pairings --along with special guests Brandon Borcoman, founder of Vin-Decision, and Yannick Benjamin, Head Sommelier at the University Club and Co-Founder of Wheeling Forward. 🔸 Want to join? Visit our link in bio to purchase your ticket and receive the recipe! All tickets sales will be donated to Wheeling Forward, whose mission is to help people with disabilities experience life to the fullest. 🔸Next step: buy the wines! DM us right away so we can get you connected to a retailer. If you need shipping, tomorrow is the last day to order! #virtualtasting #foodpairing #winepairing #experience #recipe #risotto #mushroom #bacon #albertoorte #quintadamuradella #quintadapellada #winelover #wine
  • Looking for treasure? We found the Gold of Castile! ✨ Oro de Castilla is a wine made by Bodegas Hermanos del Villar in Rueda, Spain, one of Spain’s oldest DO regions. This white is made in a classic style—no oak—which showcases the fresh and mineral flavors of the Verdejo grape. Oro de Castilla's exceptional quality is rooted in two unique characteristics: 1) It’s grown in high elevation vineyards overlooking the stunning cobblestone streets in the village of Rueda. These vines are planted in a bed of river stones covering limestone subsoil and they are among the oldest in the region! 2) Oro de Castilla wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts, adding an extra complexity that nobody else can replicate. 🔆Oro de Castilla is best enjoyed young, when it can showcase the bright, lively flavors of the Verdejo grape. With green herb, elderflower, and grapefruit aromas, Sauvignon Blanc drinkers will rejoice, and a hint of saline minerality on the finish makes this a great match with grilled fish or fresh salads. Seek it out and enjoy! #verdejo #orodecastilla #rueda #spanishwine #whitewine #wine #winelover #winery
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    Looking for treasure? We found the Gold of Castile! ✨ Oro de Castilla is a wine made by Bodegas Hermanos del Villar in Rueda, Spain, one of Spain’s oldest DO regions. This white is made in a classic style—no oak—which showcases the fresh and mineral flavors of the Verdejo grape. Oro de Castilla's exceptional quality is rooted in two unique characteristics: 1) It’s grown in high elevation vineyards overlooking the stunning cobblestone streets in the village of Rueda. These vines are planted in a bed of river stones covering limestone subsoil and they are among the oldest in the region! 2) Oro de Castilla wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts, adding an extra complexity that nobody else can replicate. 🔆Oro de Castilla is best enjoyed young, when it can showcase the bright, lively flavors of the Verdejo grape. With green herb, elderflower, and grapefruit aromas, Sauvignon Blanc drinkers will rejoice, and a hint of saline minerality on the finish makes this a great match with grilled fish or fresh salads. Seek it out and enjoy! #verdejo #orodecastilla #rueda #spanishwine #whitewine #wine #winelover #winery
  • An expression of purity, this Ribera del Duero old vine Tempranillo is a must try. Torremorón is an example of how much can be done when you start with beautiful raw material. Winemaker Fernando de la Cal preserves the incredible freshness and elegance of Quintanamanvirgo’s century-old fruit by limiting extraction, and using zero oak in the winemaking. Fresh, mineral and slightly spicy, you can take home this grill-friendly tinto for <$20! ✨A huge congratulation to Bodegas Torremorón ( @bodegastorremoron ) for making the Top 100 Best Buy list from Wine & Spirits Magazine! ✨Visit our link in bio to purchase this wine and drink like the locals do! All you have to do is fill in your zip code and you will find the closest retailers near you. #top100bestbuys #wineandspirits #wine #spanishwine #tempranillo #riberadelduero #winelover #bestbuy #winery #thankyou
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    An expression of purity, this Ribera del Duero old vine Tempranillo is a must try. Torremorón is an example of how much can be done when you start with beautiful raw material. Winemaker Fernando de la Cal preserves the incredible freshness and elegance of Quintanamanvirgo’s century-old fruit by limiting extraction, and using zero oak in the winemaking. Fresh, mineral and slightly spicy, you can take home this grill-friendly tinto for <$20! ✨A huge congratulation to Bodegas Torremorón ( @bodegastorremoron ) for making the Top 100 Best Buy list from Wine & Spirits Magazine! ✨Visit our link in bio to purchase this wine and drink like the locals do! All you have to do is fill in your zip code and you will find the closest retailers near you. #top100bestbuys #wineandspirits #wine #spanishwine #tempranillo #riberadelduero #winelover #bestbuy #winery #thankyou
  • #tbt to outdoor barbecues with the team at Torremorón! ✈️Many of the trips we’ve hosted over the years feature a trek to the tiny hamlet of Quintanamanvirgo, where our busload of 30 wine trade increases the town’s population by 50%! Highlights include lechazo and morcilla, suckling lamb and meaty blood sausages grilled over grape vines while drinking like true Ribera del Duero locals. We love to end these trips with copious amounts of the fresh, intense, perennial favorite, Torremorón—a 100% Tinto Fino, aka Tempranillo, made with zero oak from century-old vines. 🍷Comment if you’ve experienced the “Torremorón Porrón” with us in Spain! #porron #riberadelduero #tempranillo #spanishwine #torremoron #olétrip #wine #winetravel #familywinery #winery #throwbackthursday
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    #tbt to outdoor barbecues with the team at Torremorón! ✈️Many of the trips we’ve hosted over the years feature a trek to the tiny hamlet of Quintanamanvirgo, where our busload of 30 wine trade increases the town’s population by 50%! Highlights include lechazo and morcilla, suckling lamb and meaty blood sausages grilled over grape vines while drinking like true Ribera del Duero locals. We love to end these trips with copious amounts of the fresh, intense, perennial favorite, Torremorón—a 100% Tinto Fino, aka Tempranillo, made with zero oak from century-old vines. 🍷Comment if you’ve experienced the “Torremorón Porrón” with us in Spain! #porron #riberadelduero #tempranillo #spanishwine #torremoron #olétrip #wine #winetravel #familywinery #winery #throwbackthursday
  • Who is ready for episode #2? 🔸 Our second food and wine pairing session takes place on Thursday, October 15th at 6:30pm EST with special guests Brandon Borcoman, Founder of Vin-Decision (@vindecision ), and Yannick Benjamin (@yannickbenjamin ) Head Sommelier at the University Club and Co-Founder of Wheeling Forward (@wheelingforward ). 🔸 We will be discussing how our featured wines pair beautifully with our savory mushroom and bacon risotto recipe. 🔸 Want to join? Visit our link in bio to purchase your ticket and receive the recipe! All tickets sales will be donated to Wheeling Forward, whose mission is to help people with disabilities experience life to the fullest. 🔸Next step: buy the wines! DM us with your zip code and we'll connect you with a retailer near you or who can ship. 🔸Wine retailers: DM us if you want to join our list of participating retailers. #virtualtasting #winetasting #foodandwine #foodandwinepairing #oopairing #recipe
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    Who is ready for episode #2? 🔸 Our second food and wine pairing session takes place on Thursday, October 15th at 6:30pm EST with special guests Brandon Borcoman, Founder of Vin-Decision (@vindecision ), and Yannick Benjamin (@yannickbenjamin ) Head Sommelier at the University Club and Co-Founder of Wheeling Forward (@wheelingforward ). 🔸 We will be discussing how our featured wines pair beautifully with our savory mushroom and bacon risotto recipe. 🔸 Want to join? Visit our link in bio to purchase your ticket and receive the recipe! All tickets sales will be donated to Wheeling Forward, whose mission is to help people with disabilities experience life to the fullest. 🔸Next step: buy the wines! DM us with your zip code and we'll connect you with a retailer near you or who can ship. 🔸Wine retailers: DM us if you want to join our list of participating retailers. #virtualtasting #winetasting #foodandwine #foodandwinepairing #oopairing #recipe