Hello and Welcome back Wine friends! In this insightful episode, we dive into the vibrant wine scene of Lisbon with the brilliant Libby Brodie — wine consultant, journalist, and presenter based in London. Founder of Bacchus and Brodie wine consultancy and wine columnist for City A.M., Libby brings her expertise and creative flair to the world of wine after a successful career as a theatre producer.
We chat about her recent mini-series The Lisboa Wine Tour, created in partnership with Vinhos de Lisboa, and available now on YouTube. Libby shares her fresh perspective, stories, and deep appreciation for Lisbon’s dynamic wine culture — from regional highlights to hidden gems.
Whether you're a seasoned wine lover or just curious about Portuguese wines, this episode is packed with inspiration and discovery.
If you want to skip ahead:
03.35: How a wine tasting sparked her passion in her twenties
05.45: Shifting from a theater career to wine during the pandemic
06.30: Lisbon’s charm and its welcoming, vibrant culture
07.00: Introduction to the Lisboa wine region and its Atlantic influence
09.10: The uniqueness and underappreciation of the Colaris DO.
13:30: The native grape variety Arinto and tasting of the Quinta de Sant’Ana Arinto 2020 (Caviste £35)
16:30: Quinta de Sant’Ana estate introduced — a 30 minute drive from Lisbon
19:45: Ideal food pairings for Arinto, including a perfect portuguese salted cod dish and an Arroz de Marisco
23:00: Quinta de Sant’Ana’s history and focus on family
25:30: Wines of Lisbon include 9 DOs — many close to the capital including Bucelas (famous region for Arinto)
28:00: Many wines labeled as Vinho Regional Lisboa for broader recognition.
28.30: Talking about and tasting the Arenae Ramisco 2015 (50cl) from Adega Regional de Colares (Hedonism £50)
30:21: The native red grape variety Ramisco from Colares DO
33.58: Perfect pairings with Ramisco including a traditional Portuguese stew
35:21: Adega Regional de Colares are the oldest co-op in Portugal
38:00: Introducing the smallest wine region in Portugal, the Carcavelos DO
39.30: Talking about and tasting the Villa Oeiras 7 years fortified (Stroud Wine £29 375ml)
40:30: The work that Villa Oeiras have done for this region that has almost disappeared
43:24: Pairing this wine with Pastel de Nata (Good in Bread)
46.30: Other native varieties such as Galego Dourado and Ratinho
50.57: A big push for the Vinhos de Lisboa to focus on native varieties
52.17: Leve wines: a low alcohol white wine
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