Yon Wine Club · Box Nº 5 · October 2026
Small producers, new names and a few classics worth a second look.
Some of the most rewarding wine discoveries begin with the people behind the bottle.
This month we bring together producers worth discovering, classic or new and innovative, each with their own story, vision and approach to winemaking.
Twelve producers. Two boxes. A whole Portugal to explore.
The October Edition
This month's selection takes us across Portugal, bringing together distinctive producers, native grape varieties and different approaches to winemaking.
From the freshness of Alvarinho at Quinta da Lixa to the clay-amphora tradition of Honrado in Alentejo, from the Atlantic vineyards of Colares to the old vines of the Douro and the heritage of Madeira wine, each bottle reveals a different side of Portuguese wine.
Discovering the people, places and stories behind these wines is the goal of this selection. Because discovering wine is not just about what is in the glass. It is also about the people who make it and the places that shape it.
Every taste, a journey.
Two boxes chosen by our sommelier
Standard Box
€89
From a sparkling Pinot Noir shaped by the Atlantic to a red fermented in clay talhas, as in the Alentejo since Roman times.
Six bottles. Six producers worth discovering.
Premium Box
€149
From an Atlantic pet nat to a Madeira from the 2015 harvest: six producers, each with their own way of making wine.
Six bottles. Six producers. From the Atlantic coast to the island of Madeira.
The wines
Five regions, six producers and very different ways of making wine.
Suggested order: 01 to 06. But there is no right order and no test to pass: start with the bottle that makes you most curious.
White · Vinho Verde DOC · Alvarinho
Quinta da Lixa
One of Portugal's most expressive and versatile grapes, in a fresh, direct version with a touch of complexity. One of my go-to whites when I want something to go with light, simple food.
10–12 °C · Standard white glass · Drink now–2028
On the table Grilled fish, shellfish or fresh salads. Also lovely with Comté, Gruyère or vintage Cheddar.
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White · Alentejano Regional · Arinto, Antão Vaz, Alvarinho
Dona Maria
An Alentejo white, riper and fuller than the Alvarinho before it. No sweetness on the palate: Antão Vaz and Alvarinho bring ripe fruit, while Arinto keeps it fresh and in balance.
11–13 °C · Standard white glass · Drink now–2028
On the table Spiced and vegetarian dishes like lentil curry, baked ham, Brie or Bûche de Chèvre.
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Sparkling rosé · Bairrada DOC · Pinot Noir
Campolargo
From one of Bairrada's classic producers: a traditional-method sparkling wine with a fine, lively mousse, showing how well Pinot Noir does in clay-limestone soils near the Atlantic.
10–12 °C · Flute (try a white glass too) · Drink now–2028
On the table Almost any dish, or none at all. Try it with sushi or grilled salmon, tuna or rainbow trout.
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Red · Lisboa Regional (Colares) · Castelão
Viúva Gomes
The Atlantic terroir of Sintra and Colares, with a surprising approach. Made from Castelão, it can't carry the Colares DOC (reds there must be Ramisco). Pale and light, it recalls a classic Burgundy Pinot Noir.
12–14 °C · Burgundy glass · Decant 30 min · Drink now–2032
On the table A red for fish: spiced salmon, lobster rolls or a clam bake. Or a smash burger or tomato pizza.
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Red · Alentejo DOC (Vinho de Talha) · Field blend
Honrado
Made the way the Alentejo has made wine since Roman times: fermented in large clay amphorae, the talhas. Full-bodied and spicy, from Alfrocheiro, Aragonez, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet.
12–14 °C · Medium red glass · Drink now–2030
On the table Game like wild boar or partridge stew, smoked brisket, smoked Gouda or aged Monterey Jack.
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Red · Douro DOC · Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
Aneto
A family project with great attention to detail: a modern Douro red that balances the region's natural power with elegance and freshness. Full and structured, with fine, silky tannins.
16–18 °C · Bordeaux glass · Decant 30 min · Drink now–2035
On the table Prime rib, grilled ribeye or slow-cooked beef. In Portugal, roast lamb or arroz de pato.
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The wines
Six very different sides of Portugal.
Suggested order: 01 to 06. But there is no right order and no test to pass: start with the bottle that makes you most curious.
Sparkling (pet nat) · Península de Setúbal · Touriga Nacional
A Serenada
Inspired by the nearby Atlantic and made with minimal intervention. Bottled before fermentation ends, it develops its bubbles naturally, keeping the purity of the fruit and the violet side of Touriga Nacional.
8–10 °C · Standard white glass · Drink now
On the table No food needed: a fresh welcome when friends arrive. Or Caesar salad, pepperoni pizza, carbonara.
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Rosé · Lisboa Regional · Castelão
Adega Regional de Colares
A single-varietal rosé made entirely from Castelão. Distinctly Atlantic: vineyards close to the sea in Sintra and Colares bring freshness, minerality and a mouth-watering salinity.
8–10 °C · Standard white glass · Drink now–2028
On the table Sushi, fish tacos, a grilled-chicken Caesar salad or, in Portugal, choco frito.
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White · Dão DOC · Encruzado
Lusus
Lusus naturae means a whim of nature. Minimal intervention, yet very precise, with Encruzado, one of my favourite Portuguese grapes, at the centre: orange blossom, peach, wet stone. Elegant from start to finish.
10–12 °C · Standard white glass · Drink now–2030
On the table Clams, mussels or scallops, grilled sea bass with greens, or arroz de lingueirão.
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White · Alentejo DOC · Arinto, Alvarinho
Torre de Palma
A historic estate in the north of the Alentejo, worth a visit in its own right. Arinto brings acidity and Alvarinho adds body, reflecting a part of the Alentejo where days are hot and nights are cool.
12 °C · Large white glass (Chardonnay style) · Drink now–2030
On the table Fresh oysters, coconut shrimp curry, roast chicken or a mushroom risotto.
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Red · Douro DOC · Field blend
Alves de Sousa
A classic field blend from very old vines, with many indigenous Douro varieties planted side by side. Fresh, with a linear acidity that contrasts with the traditional power of Douro reds. Very elegant.
16–18 °C · Bordeaux glass · Decant 30 min · Drink now–2036
On the table Roast kid goat, prime rib, beef Wellington, or partridge and venison stews.
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Fortified · Madeira DOC · Tinta Negra, medium dry
Barbeito
Madeira is still one of the world's most underrated wines: its bright acidity makes it far less cloying than other fortifieds. Aged in canteiro, in casks warmed under the cellar roof. Mind the serving temperature!
10–12 °C · Standard white glass · Decant 30 min · Drink now–2050
On the table Roast duck or pheasant, strong blue cheese, or desserts with nuts and dried fruit.
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Chosen by our sommelier
Sommelier at Yon Wine
I choose the wines for the Wine Club for their character and for what they tell us about the places they come from.
I have suggested an order, but there is no right one and no test to pass. Start with the bottle that makes you most curious, and let each glass take you somewhere new.
— Sérgio Magalhães
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Every box is selected by our sommelier with discovery in mind.
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Authentic wines, straight from their producers, wherever you are.
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Why each wine earned its place, how to serve it and what to put on the table.
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Native grapes, distinctive producers and rare winemaking methods, from Vinho Verde to Madeira.
More stories to uncover and more of Portugal to explore. Let the journey begin.
Shipping costs are calculated at checkout.
Every taste, a journey.
