DISQUS

Sebastian Marcet · 1 year ago

Your descriptions of the vino verde and other wines make my mouth water! So vivid and beautiful. I think I'll go get some dourada and grill it up this afternoon...

Bill · 1 year ago

Welcome aboard! Without trying to stereotype, I would say that your comment about "people being turned off" by a whole fish can be applied readily to Americans. In general Europeans are more open to this kind of presentation, and it isn't limited to whole fish. We Americans (stereotypically) don't want to be reminded that the protein on our plates was once a living, breathing being. Personally, I believe that presenting the whole fish, or suckling pig, etc., etc., actually honors the being we are consuming, in addition to the other benefits you mention. We are acknowledging it's existance. Maybe that's weird, but that's how I feel about it.

Andrzej · 1 year ago

BSE may sound a bit weird, as it is usually connected with mad cow's disease, but in this case it is simply Branco Seco Especial, which means White Dry Special, so one can drink it quite safely!

Andrea Smith · 1 year ago

Hahaha I didn't even realize that's what BSE stood for! I actually never thought to find out, guess I was enjoying the wine so much :p Didn't know also that the term BSE is connected with mad cow disease ugh! I'll stick with my BSE in wine :)

noble pig · 1 year ago

What a beautiful site this! I adore Vinho Verde and this post brought back so many memories of times in Lisbon! Thank you.