The Flavors of the Douro with Francisco Baptista
Winemaker Francisco Baptista of Lua Cheia - SAVEN gives a wonderful guided tasting of some of his favorite wines from the Douro. The Douro Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with three sub-regions, the Baixa Corgo, Ciba Corgo, and Douro Superior. Learn about the...
Join Us at VinExpo!
Join Costa Nova Wines and Lua Cheia at VinExpo New York March 4-5, 2019! We’d be delighted to introduce you to the phenomenal flavors of Portugal by sharing unique wines that demonstrate the characters and terroirs of our diverse wine regions. Learn about the majestic...
I’m “Craving it with Lobster Ravioli!”
This unique wine crafted from the indigenous Portuguese Arinto grape variety, is a distinctive wine that has me craving it with Lobster Ravioli!
“…I Dare You to Try this Wine.”
If you haven’t been drinking Portuguese wines, I dare you to try this wine, and not want to buy more! This wine is a 50/50 blend of two indigenous Portuguese grapes – Touriga Nacional and Alfrocheiro. The grapes are from one of Portugal’s most prominent wine regions, the Dão, located just south of the famous Douro Valley (home of Portugal’s most well-known wine – Port).
2018 Portugal Harvest Report
Post courtesy of our friends at Lua Cheia em Vinhas Velhas, reporting from Portugal. The forecast released in August by the National Statistics Institute (INE), predicts a fall of 5% compared to the 2017 crop. According to IVV - Portuguese Institute of Vines and...
Six-Bottle Pre-Order Special
Our first shipment is on its way from Portugal and our wines will soon be available for sale online! To get a sneak preview, take a look at our pre-order special offer. Six premium wines from Portugal for only $99 plus tax and shipping. Maria Bonita - Loureiro from...
Old Vines in the Douro Valley
The Douro Valley is known for its old vines and terraced vineyards. Wondering what that looks like?
Why are Portuguese Wines Little Known in the U.S?
Portuguese wines are little known in the U.S., but definitely worth the time to experience them.
International Wine Challenge 2018
Several of the wonderful wines Costa Nova will offer you were medal winners at the IWC. Read on to learn which wines received medals.