Watch out for Portugal’s women winemakers
James Mayor spoke to some of the country’s top players in a traditionally male-dominated profession.
Looking ahead, Dirk Niepoort talks about his present and future projects
Recognised as an inspired innovator, Niepoort has made significant contributions to Douro table wines’ current position of international acclaim
Miguel Roquette, diplomat for the Douro
The Douro has no shortage of beautiful wine properties, but Quinta do Crasto is one of the most spectacular of them all. ‘Crasto’ is also an international reference for the fine wines of this great Portuguese wine region and Roquette is the Export Manager
David Guimaraens, creator of premium Ports
Guimaraens is the man responsible for overseeing production at some of the market’s most prestigious Port houses: Taylor’s, Croft, Fonseca and Krohn
Rita Marques, the changing face of Douro winemaking
Marques is a member of the small but expanding circle of Portugal’s female wine producers and winemakers, in an industry that is traditionally male-dominated
A Douro Trailblazer: An interview with winemaker Jorge Moreira
In a region where winemaking is often a family tradition, Moreira is an exception
