From sunset sessions and organic triumphs to fresh releases and award-winning vintages
Arvad sunset sessions
The Arvad Sunset Sessions return at golden hour this summer, following the success of the 2023 and 2024 editions.
Until the end of September, every Thursday from 6pm to 9pm, the Silves winery is hosting the Sunset Sessions with live music and local DJs in a relaxed setting where the Arvad wines and the sunset over the vineyards and the Arade River take centre stage.
Admission costs €20 per person and includes two glasses of your choice of vintage wine (white, rosé, or red). A sharing snack platter, priced at €15, is available to complement the experience. Reservations can be made through the official website.
Fresh from Morgado do Quintão
Covering 23 officially certified hectares, Morgado do Quintão is now the largest organic vineyard in southern Portugal.
This achievement is celebrated with the release of the 2024 vintages: a Palhete, a light-bodied red, and a Branco (both €16.50).
These two fresh and elegant, low-intervention wines embody the project’s dedication to land, authenticity, and perfect timing.
Crafted from native grapes (Negra Mole for the Palhete and Crato Branco for the white) and vinified with minimal intervention, these wines aim to convey a deep sense of the Algarve in every glass.
Villa Alvor launches Reservas
Villa Alvor is preparing to launch its new Reserva range. Reflecting the essence, richness, and history of the Algarve, the Villa Alvor Reserva White and Villa Alvor Reserva Rosé wines, which will soon be available, complement the brand’s portfolio and reinforce its commitment to wines with a gastronomic profile.
The Villa Alvor Reserva White 2024, a blend of Verdelho (85%) and Sauvignon Blanc (15%), offers a fresh and aromatic profile.
The Villa Alvor Reserva Rosé 2024, made exclusively from the Grenache grape variety, expresses a delicate aroma characterised by fresh strawberry and raspberry, citrus nuances, and a subtle floral touch.
Top Algarve wine
Casa Santos Lima’s 2018 vintage Despedida was the top winner at the 17th Algarve Wine Competition, organised by the Algarve Wine Commission.
Held at the Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort in May, it marked a moment of celebration for the region’s wine quality and authenticity.
The Despedida 2018 was the star of the event, receiving the Grand Gold Medal and being named Best Wine of the Algarve 2025.
Made exclusively from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, this Algarve red wine stands out for its full-bodied profile and aromatic complexity, revealing notes of ripe black fruit and spices in an elegant and persistent manner.
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