Vineyard Spotlight — wine market
Hugo Mendes Wines
Born and raised in Ribeira de Santarém, Hugo Mendes studied Biotechnological Engineering but his passion for wines spoke louder and since the 2006 harvest he has dedicated himself entirely to oenology.
Schloss Johannisberg
Since 1720 only Riesling has been cultivated at Schloss Johannisberg. Here is the cradle of one of the oldest and finest grape varieties in the world. From the long history of Schloss Johannisberg comes passion, responsibility and pride in producing an outstanding Riesling and in inspiring people for it. Just for a Riesling of unique quality.
Lingua Franca
The Name “Lingua Franca" is a universal language that can bring people from diverse backgrounds together sharing a moment of pleasure. Lingua Franca, named after the Franks, was a universal language in the Middle Ages that could be understood by all and was used along the trade routes. It was the language of diplomacy and brought people together from diverse cultures. Lingua Franca also means to "speak frankly," directly, just as our wines aim to speak directly of their terroir, their place.
