Trading views on Portugal, final instalment with Cláudio Martins

You’ll find the last of four interviews conducted by Maria João de Almedia about the future of Portuguese wines here under “Entre Copos number 30,” this one in Portuguese with Cláudio Martins of London-based Portuguese specialist importer/retailer, Castas   Castas have a terrific portfolio of wines, four of which made it into my 50 Great Portuguese Wines:

1. Poema Alvarinho 2007, Quinta do Louridal, Melgaco, Minho
2. Vale D’Algares Selection 2008, Vale D’Algares, Tejo
3. Quinta de Saes Reserva 2008, Alvaro Castro Quinta de Saes, Dao
4. Quinta da Pellada Tinto Reserve 2006, Quinta da Pellada, Dao

You can find Maria’s first interview with Jancis Robinson MW under “Entre Copos number 27,” the second with me under “Entre Copos number 28” (both in english) and the third with João Pires, the Portuguese Head Sommelier at Gordon Ramsay under “Entre Copos number 29.”

Do you have any views on Portuguese wines – favourite varieties, regions, producers and styles?  Do you know enough about them, is it easy to find them in the UK?  Be great to hear your thoughts  – please do post a comment.