Wine & Books Curatorship
At Wine & Books Hotels, discover Portuguese-language literature while savouring the country’s finest wines. More than a book, the Portuguese language. More than a wine, the taste of Portugal.
Our wine selections
We have selected Portuguese wines that reflect the diversity and authenticity of our wine-producing regions. From leading producers to unique discoveries, each choice is designed to be enjoyed over time, valuing character, origin and the dining experience.
Chocapalha Vinha Mãe 2017
The result of a blend of three grape varieties – Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Alicante Bouschet – aged for 36 months in French oak. It has an intense violet colour, aromas of black fruit, floral and spicy notes, with a robust, elegant profile and excellent ageing potential.
Quinta de Arcossó Rosé
Produced in Trás-os-Montes from the Bastardo grape variety, it challenges preconceptions associated with rosé wines. With an elegant and balanced profile, it reveals aromas of red fruit, notes of violet and a subtle touch of pepper, in a smooth and enveloping body that surprises with its authenticity.
Lacrau Field Blend
Produced in the Douro region, this wine is made from a traditional field blend, bringing together the region’s emblematic grape varieties: Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Touriga Nacional. Rooted in a historic practice of blending grape varieties in the vineyard, it reveals authenticity, balance and depth, showing that what appears simple hides character and complexity.
Espumante Filipa Pato 3B Rosé
Produced in Bairrada from the Bical grape variety and traditional red grapes from the region, this sparkling wine reveals balance and identity. Pink in colour, it has aromas of brioche and cherry, with notes of bakery. On the palate, it is fresh, with an elegant mousse, making it ideal as an aperitif or to accompany starters and light meals.
Eruptio
White wine from Pico Island, produced from the Arinto dos Açores (Sercial) grape variety, it expresses its volcanic and maritime terroir in an exemplary way. With marked acidity, balanced by ageing in wood on fine lees, it reveals notes of salt, dried seaweed and citrus fruits. Fresh and precise, it is ideal as an aperitif or to accompany starters and delicate grilled fish.
Dona Maria Petit Verdot
Produced from the Petit Verdot grape variety, originally from France, this wine expresses its full character in the warm climate of the Alentejo region. With an intense colour, it reveals aromas of blueberry and blackberry, enveloped by spicy and woody notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with fresh acidity and firm tannins, resulting in a powerful, complex profile that is ideal for lovers of intense wines.
Our literary choices
We have brought together works of Portuguese-language literature that invite careful reading and reflection. Across different genres and voices, each book is chosen for its literary quality and ability to create connections, inspire conversation, and spark new perspectives.
A Boneca de Kokoschka
Afonso Cruz
A poetically written novel in which seemingly unrelated stories intertwine over time. Amid memories of war, loss and love, Afonso Cruz constructs a sensitive and profound narrative about freedom, meaning and the invisible marks we leave on the lives of others. A book that draws you in and stays with you long after you finish reading it.
O Avesso da Pele
Jeferson Tenório
An intense and deeply contemporary novel that follows a young black man as he attempts to understand his father’s life and death. With an intimate narrative written in the second person, the book confronts the reader with issues of ethnicity, race, identity, and inequality, challenging us to face the injustices that still exist in society.
Eliete
Dulce Maria Cardoso
An intimate portrait of the daily life and concerns of a 40-year-old Portuguese woman. With lyrical and precise writing, Dulce Maria Cardoso constructs a deeply human narrative about identity, loneliness, and the expectations of contemporary life, revealing beauty in small routines and quiet emotions.
O Alegre Canto da Perdiz
Paulina Chiziane
Um romance poderoso que acompanha várias gerações de mulheres em Moçambique, explorando identidade, poder e resistência feminina. Com uma escrita poética e uma narrativa não linear, Paulina Chiziane traça um retrato profundo de uma sociedade em transformação e das forças que moldam as histórias individuais e coletivas.
Ensaio sobre a Cegueira
José Saramago
An intense allegory about the fragility of society and the human condition. In a scenario dominated by an epidemic of white blindness, José Saramago exposes the collapse of social structures and confronts the reader with questions of ethics, power, and humanity in a disturbing and deeply relevant narrative.
Também os Brancos Sabem Dançar
Kalaf Epalanga
A vibrant narrative about identity, migration, and belonging, which follows the journey of an Angolan musician in Europe. Between memories, music, and cultural reflection, Kalaf Epalanga blends fiction and autobiography to question stereotypes and celebrate the transformative power of art.
Wine & Books Club
Become a member of the Wine & Books Club
All our guests, friends, avid readers and wine lovers are invited to become members of the Wine & Books Club.
For just £2 per year, you can:
- Receive monthly suggestions from our curators via newsletter. (Books by Portuguese-speaking authors + selection of premium wines)
- Participate in exclusive events.
- Contribute to supporting a cause in the field of education (Friends of B2M).
