Today on Unwined with Mandi, we’re taking a deep dive into the wines of Portugal — a country that continues to surprise with its diversity, quality, and strong sense of identity.

We’ll start by exploring one of Portugal’s most important contributions to the wine world: cork. It’s something we often take for granted, but it plays a critical role in winemaking, sustainability, and wine aging. Joining me is Raul Valle from Amorim, one of the world’s leading cork producers, to explain why cork matters more than ever.

We’ll then head to the north of Portugal, to the Vinho Verde region, where Antonio Mendonça from Soalheiro will share his perspective on their winemaking philosophy and why the people behind the wines are just as important as the land itself.

And finally, if Portugal is on your travel list (and it should be), we’ll help you plan the perfect visit. Ricardo Freitas from Deltatur will walk us through how to navigate the wine regions — from Porto to the Douro Valley and beyond — and how to make the most of the experience