Description: OPS Wines was born of a moment of clarity in a well known London restaurant. There was a gap in the wine list where Portugal should have been, a missing name among the giants of international wine production. Our mission is to bring the best wines of Portugal to the UK - affordable, higher quality alternatives to the well known wine varieties that fill supermarket shelves and restaurant menus. We want London and the wider UK to open their minds, fill their glasses and drink with us, and enjoy a taste of th
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Beira Interior: Portugal’s rising star
The Beira Interior region is perhaps one of the lesser known wine regions in Portugal, but by those in the know, it’s most notable for one thing: the influence of altitude. Surrounded by the highest mountains on mainland Portugal, the vineyards of this region can be as a high as 750m above sea level. This creates a unique microclimate: the nights here are breezy and cool, slowing the growth of the grapes. This produces a crop with more uniform ripeness, enhanced concentration of aromas and flavours, and a n
Alentejo: Where tradition & history are key