Cherries Penajóia / Cerejas de Penajóia

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Did you know that the 4th “show” of Cherry Penajóia takes place this week-end? This village is located north of Lamego and produces a higher quality of fruits in the region. The cherry Penajóia is widely used for making liqueurs and jams.

Raposeira sparkling wine / Espumantes Raposeira

For over 100 years, Lamego is one of the most prestigious wine regions. The Raposeira sparkling wine is one of the best in Portugal and this success is due to the production process.

The humidity, light and temperature must be appropriate to achieve the best quality.

 The Raposeira sparkling wine is divided into Old Reserve, Super Reserve, Reserve and Gourmet.

Old Reserve

• Brut - The Raposeira Velha Reserv Brut sparkling wine is a top of the range and has a smooth and lingering taste.

Super Reserv

• Brut - Advised to accompany meats, has a fresh and unique taste.
• Half dry - With an aroma of ripe fruit, it is advised to accompany desserts.

Reserves

• Brut - This quality is to be served as an aperitif or digestif and has a taste of apple.
• Half dry - With a fresh taste, this is ideal for desserts and sweets.
• Sweet - This has the same quality features of the Reserv Half dry.

Gourmet

• Super Reserve Rosé Brut - Pink colored, this sparkling wine is advised to accompany white meats, pasta and seafood.
• Super Reserv Red Wine Brut - This sparkling wine is suitable for heavier and typical dishes such as lamb and suckling pig.
• Super Reserve Blanc of Blancs Brut
• Super Reserve Blanc of Noirs Brut

 

Espumantes Raposeira

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Lamego is a city full of good Portuguese products. One is the Espumante Raposeira. Production began in the sixteenth century. The Portuguese studied French soil, which produces the famous champagne, and realized that in Lamego could be one of the best sparkling wines produced in the country. The quality of Espumante Raposeira is due to the extreme care and professionalism of producers.

Bolas de Lamego ("Lamego's balls")

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In the south of the Douro River, lies the city of Lamego. Bolas de Lamego (Lamego’s balls) are one of the traditional delicacies, characterized by its soft mass and diversity of fillings, such as ham, cod, chicken, mixed meat with wine, garlic and sardines. 

The revenue of these balls is already old and to keep the tradition, the town began performing shows of Bolas de Lamego ("Lamego’s balls"). The objective is to promote and raise the awareness of this product.