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]]>If you visit Portugal, you’re probably going to check out Porto anyway. Why not try some of the delicious local wines you can find in the city or just outside of it, in the famous wine region of Duoro Valley. If you have time, definitely schedule a trip and check out the shops and restaurants located there.
Portugal’s Vinho Verde is the local “green wine” made of grapes that grow in the cooler part of the country. The grapes are harvested before they ripen, which gives the wine an acidic and floral finish with just a little bit of sweetness.
Madeira is probably the most famous wine from Portugal. It’s made in the tropical climate and comes in a range from dry to sweet. You probably know about popular Madieria wines like HM Borges, Henriques & Henriques, and J. Faria & Flihos.
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]]>Our most recent find is Wandering Helene, an American wandering and documenting her travels in Europe, with special focus on ancient castles and local dishes. “I didn’t travel or move abroad to start a travel blog,” admitted Helene on her website, “it was just always a passion of mine that was just part of my life and now I document it for everyone to see. I want to share all of the bits of travel and living in a new culture attempting to navigate the written and unwritten social rules.”
Currently based in Slovenia, her posts also dive into Slovenian culture. “Did you know that Idrijski Žlikrofi is the first Slovenian dish to be awarded protected geographical status in 2010?” she writes in a recent post. “Slovenia has since protected 14 wines and 16 products through the EU program. Products that qualify will be designated with a label and this is to ensure the authenticity. All products with the label are made specifically to the guidelines; including which ingredients, where they come from, and how it is prepared.”
Another Instagram post shows Helene enjoying a meal with a view of Logar Valley, which she describes as one of Slovenia’s best kept secrets. If you’re planning a European road trip in the distant future, make sure you follow her for some inspiration:
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]]>The post Visiting Portugal as a Wine Lover appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>If you visit Portugal, you’re probably going to check out Porto anyway. Why not try some of the delicious local wines you can find in the city or just outside of it, in the famous wine region of Duoro Valley. If you have time, definitely schedule a trip and check out the shops and restaurants located there.
Portugal’s Vinho Verde is the local “green wine” made of grapes that grow in the cooler part of the country. The grapes are harvested before they ripen, which gives the wine an acidic and floral finish with just a little bit of sweetness.
Madeira is probably the most famous wine from Portugal. It’s made in the tropical climate and comes in a range from dry to sweet. You probably know about popular Madieria wines like HM Borges, Henriques & Henriques, and J. Faria & Flihos.
The post Visiting Portugal as a Wine Lover appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>The post Wandering Helene is Your Guide to Slovenian Food appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>Our most recent find is Wandering Helene, an American wandering and documenting her travels in Europe, with special focus on ancient castles and local dishes. “I didn’t travel or move abroad to start a travel blog,” admitted Helene on her website, “it was just always a passion of mine that was just part of my life and now I document it for everyone to see. I want to share all of the bits of travel and living in a new culture attempting to navigate the written and unwritten social rules.”
Currently based in Slovenia, her posts also dive into Slovenian culture. “Did you know that Idrijski Žlikrofi is the first Slovenian dish to be awarded protected geographical status in 2010?” she writes in a recent post. “Slovenia has since protected 14 wines and 16 products through the EU program. Products that qualify will be designated with a label and this is to ensure the authenticity. All products with the label are made specifically to the guidelines; including which ingredients, where they come from, and how it is prepared.”
Another Instagram post shows Helene enjoying a meal with a view of Logar Valley, which she describes as one of Slovenia’s best kept secrets. If you’re planning a European road trip in the distant future, make sure you follow her for some inspiration:
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