Poças Blog
10 Years of André at Poças!
It’s been 10 years of André at Poças! Time has flown by, filled with stories and wines worth collecting.
In Search of the Perfect Easter
The year has barely begun, and yet Easter is already just around the corner! To make this celebration even more special, we have curated an exclusive selection of Douro DOC and Port wines, chosen to...
Winter Whites: Elegance and character all year around
But we all know well that there are white wines that transcend the idea of being exclusively for summer days, revealing structure, depth, and gastronomic versatility, making them equally perfect for...
The Douro beyond wine
The name "Bordadura" pays homage to the centuries-old Douro tradition, where olive trees were planted at the vineyard edges, protecting the land and ensuring the quality of the vines.
Port Wine and Sparkling Wine: Separated Twins?
Many are unaware of the curious relationship between Port wine and sparkling wine, two seemingly distinct drinks that share a common "sweet" origin.
Illustrated Tongue Twisters
Our Tongue Twister (or Trava-Línguas, as some may call it) has the unique ability to go by different names and change its appearance depending on the language and culture of the target market.
Port Wine and the Incredible Art of Blending
At this stage, specific wine blends - previously selected for their unique characteristics (e.g., aromatic notes, acidity, sweetness), are carefully handpicked to give a “bonification" to the new...
Plot Wines: Selecting the Best of Our Douro
A "terroir" wine seeks to capture the essence of a region, while a parcel wine suggests that a small piece of land presents unique conditions, such as soil, altitude, sun exposure, and climate, that...
Transforming Waste into Art
In a collaboration between Poças and the Faculty of Fine Arts from Porto University (FBAUP), a visionary initiative has emerged to breathe new life into the waste generated from non-used labels....
Fora da Série Sustainability: being “outside the box”
Being “Fora da Série” means irreverence, innovation and creativity, but that’s not all. “Fora da Série” isn’t just making innovative and bold wines, since it is also about (re)learning...
Poças and the Artistic Vein
The taste and interest in art is not something new in the universe of Poças and that has been rising over time through various partnerships. From the creation of cloth bags with drawings by the...
An ancient tradition of fish and smoke
Smoked shad in port wine barrels is a practice that comes from our great-great-grandparents and that, in addition to a perfect barrel, requires quality fish. The shad is a fish that grows mainly in...
The long life of a memorable Colheita
The Colheita Port has the particularity of being made from a single harvest and also of aging in a cask for at least 7 years, unlike a Vintage Port or a LBV that are bottled sooner to age there for...
Creativity and Innovation
Poças Tongue Twister Red 2019, presents itself in several facets depending on the language and culture of the destination market.
The Cooperage Masters
“Tanoeiro” is the Portuguese word for cooper, and Cooper is the craftsman who makes and repairs casks, barrels and “balseiros”, being then the famous person responsible for guaranteeing the...
Poças and its Vegan Wines
We've just started to work on our wines' vegan certification, in response to the growing consumer demand.
Poças Fora da Série
Poças Fora da Série is especially mind-blowing given its experimental, bold and original nature, based on the reinvention of old artfacts and techniques.
Douro Superior, a limitless terroir
Our estate Vale de Cavalos is located in Numão, in Douro Superior (Upper Douro), a region that is well-known for its excellence status and a mysterious atmosphere.
Poças Vintage 2018 and Bagos d’Ouro
We had the pleasure to invite Bagos d'Ouro to a wine dinner at The Yeatman Hotel to proudly offer them the funds that we’ve raised from Poças Vintage 2018 sales.
Let’s Give a New Twist to Port
Let's Give a New Twist to Port with the help of the amazing barman and mixologist Carlos Santiago.
The Science of “Flor”
In the winemaking world, "flor" (or "velum", as it is also known) is a film of yeast on the surface of wine.
Our New Online Shop
Discover all our news at first hand and find our more about our exciting promotions available in our Online Shop.
Renovation of the Visitor Centre
We opened our doors to the world in 2016 with the inauguration of the first Poças Visitor Centre.
“100 Years 100 Objects” Book
The book, produced to commemorate the Poças centenary, is entitled “100 years 100 objects”.
“Thirty Three, Poças!”, Luís Mendonça Sculptures
On 17 January 2017 we inaugurated the Luís Mendonça exhibition - Thirty-Three, Poças!