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In 2025 alone, the company sold 350,000 nine-litre cases of wine in Brazil, a 52% increase compared to the 230,000 observed in 2023, when the target to double revenue was set.
At issue is the question of the exclusive use of Douro brandy for the production of Port wine.
Last year, the wine sector placed 726 million litres of wine on the market for domestic consumption and export, a reduction of 23 million litres compared to 2024, according to the Institute of Vine and Wine (IVV).
With a 30-hectare estate in Alijó and production limited to 20,000 bottles per year, Kimbrel Wines wants to put the Douro on the global luxury wine map.
The CEO of Portuguese wine producer Casa Ermelinda Freitas warns the wine sector is experiencing one of the toughest moments in recent memory, expressing concern about the current challenges facing producers and the industry.
Vinegrowers are adopting strategies centred on climate resilience, surplus management and adding commercial value to counter the effects of falling production, the Confederation of Portuguese Farmers (CAP) said.
Winegrowers confirm the estimate from the National Institute of Statistics (INE), which indicates a drop in production in 2025. They attribute this to adverse weather that required extensive phytosanitary treatments, and are approaching 2026 with some caution.
Henrique Soares, president of the Regional Wine Commission of the Setúbal Peninsula (CVRPS), is the latest guest on the podcast 'E Se Corre Bem'. Although he studied agricultural engineering at the Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Henrique Soares always wanted to work in something related to the vineyard — a wish that would go on to extend a family legacy left by his ...
The 'Despertador' report says hundreds were harmed in a wine-related business scheme and a criminal case has been opened against the leader of the Fed.
Home Business High expectations for wine sector in Portugal High expectations for wine sector in Portugal The Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho ( IVV) is optimistic about the future of the sector, with expectations of reaching the target of €1 billion in exports during 2026.
