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In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we head to …Portugalโs emerging Tejo wine region to discover ODE Wines. A winery thatโs quickly gaining attention after being named one of Portugalโs best new wine projects.
But this story goes beyond whatโs in the bottle.
We explore how ODE transformed semi-abandoned vineyards into a destination built around wine, food, farming, nature and hospitality. Along the way, Trent tastes through three very different wines that reveal a fascinating side of Portugal many wine lovers may have overlooked.
From a rich and textured Arinto that completely changes expectations of Portuguese white wine, to a beautifully expressive Touriga Nacional that captures the spirit of Portugal, and finally a happy-accident blend called Quarteto that might just be the perfect steak wine, this episode is all about curiosity, discovery and finding exciting wines from unexpected places.
We also dive into:
โข Why the Tejo region is becoming one of Portugalโs most talked-about wine areas
โข The Australian connection behind ODE Wines
โข Minimal intervention winemaking and what it actually means
โข Portuguese grape varieties worth seeking out
โข Food pairings for Arinto, Touriga Nacional and Quarteto
โข Why Portugal continues to be one of the most exciting wine countries in the world
If you love Portuguese wine, wine travel, hidden wine regions, or simply discovering great stories through a glass of wine, this episode is for you.
Because sometimes the most exciting wine journeys start with a little curiosity.
Chapters
00:00 โ Is ODE Portugalโs Most Exciting Winery Right Now?
00:20 โ How a Portuguese Chicken Pairing Sparked This Journey
01:00 โ The Story Behind ODE Wines
01:45 โ More Than a Winery: Farming, Food & Wine Tourism
02:30 โ The Australian Connection to ODE
03:10 โ Minimal Intervention, Maximum Attention
03:50 โ Why Portugalโs Tejo Region Is Rising Fast
04:40 โ First Taste: The Arinto That Changed Expectations
06:20 โ Discovering Portugalโs Signature Red: Touriga Nacional
08:45 โ A Happy Accident Called Quarteto
10:30 โ The Portuguese Steak Wine?
11:05 โ Final Verdict: Is ODE One to Watch?
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Get out and visit Portugal and Ode Winery at https://odewinery.com/ and also grab your Ode wines at https://www.globalgrapevine.com.au/product-category/vineyard/ode/
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The Wined Up Podcast is hosted by two Australian mates on an unfiltered, unapologetically, unprofessional wine journey. Trent is a long-term wine enthusiast inspired through by his families love of wine and trips to wineries whilst living in the UK. Jason is a more recent wine lover who wants to make wine more accessible, less complicated, and less snobby.
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