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What happens when Australian investors, a respected Portuguese winemaker, and a forgotten vineyard come together just 45 minutes from Lisbon?

In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we head to Portugal’s emerging Tejo wine region to discover ODE Wines. A winery that’s quickly gaining attention after being named one of Portugal’s best new wine projects.

But this story goes beyond what’s 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:

·       Why the Tejo region is becoming one of Portugal’s most talked-about wine areas

·       The Australian connection behind ODE Wines

·       Minimal intervention winemaking and what it actually means

·       Portuguese grape varieties worth seeking out

·       Food pairings for Arinto, Touriga Nacional and Quarteto

·       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 – Is ODE Portugal’s Most Exciting Winery Right Now?
 00:20 – How a Portuguese Chicken Pairing Sparked This Journey
 01:00 – The Story Behind ODE Wines
 01:45 – More Than a Winery: Farming, Food & Wine Tourism
 02:30 – The Australian Connection to ODE
 03:10 – Minimal Intervention, Maximum Attention
 03:50 – Why Portugal’s Tejo Region Is Rising Fast
 04:40 – First Taste: The Arinto That Changed Expectations
 06:20 – Discovering Portugal’s Signature Red: Touriga Nacional
 08:45 – A Happy Accident Called Quarteto
 10:30 – The Portuguese Steak Wine?
 11:05 – Final Verdict: Is ODE One to Watch?

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