A Taste of Place has long been at the heart of wine’s most compelling stories. In this issue of ASI Magazine we turn our attention to Portugal, a country whose rich mosaic of indigenous varietals and diverse terroirs continues to captivate sommeliers and wine lovers worldwide. From the granite soils of Vinhos Verdes to the sun-drenched plains of Alentejo and the windswept islands of the Azores and Madeira, Portugal’s vineyards are a living expression of history, climate, and culture.
We are honoured to feature an interview with Frederico Falcão, President of the Board of Wines of Portugal, who offers insight into how the nation is embracing both tradition and innovation to showcase its unique wines on the global stage. We also sit down with renowned sommelier Marc Pinto, whose career has taken him to the heights of gastronomy but is now settling back into Portugal where he is helping to bring Portuguese wines into sharper focus for international audiences.
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