Guide to Wine Podcast: Episode 85

Exploring Portuguese and Mexican Wines w/ NOSSA Imports (Part 2)

Air Date: Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

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Are you ready to go beyond wine from Spain, France, and the United States? 
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Dale Ott, sommelier turned importer of Mexican and Portuguese wines, is back on the podcast and she is giving us a deep dive into Mexican and Portuguese wines.

Dale is diving into the often overlooked but incredibly fascinating worlds of Mexican and Portuguese wines. She shares how Portuguese wines are reviving ancient winemaking traditions and how regions like Northern Baja and Valle de Parras are overcoming infrastructural challenges to produce exquisite, sustainably-grown wines. 

And Dales shares one of her go to producers in Mexico - JC Bravo, where they dry-farm grapes and are making waves with their sustainable practice and exquisite wines.

So, if you are ready to jump into these lesser known wine regions from Portugal and Mexico and discover ancient traditions, complex flavors, and hidden treasures from regions that are capturing international attention, then this episode is for you!

If you missed part 1 of my conversation with Dale, go back to episode 84 where we talk about the intricacies of importing Mexican and Portuguese wines, the dynamic factors impacting wine prices, the detailed journey from vineyard to your table, and the passionate efforts behind NOSSA imports. 

Episode Highlights:

• Portuguese wine regions and characteristics
• Quality and affordability of Portuguese wines
• Vino Verde’s acidity and age-improvement potential 
• History of Mexican wine
• Varieties of Mexican wine
• Modern growth and experimentation in the Mexican wine industry
• Industry challenges and infrastructure in Mexico
• Future concerns for Mexican wine
• JC Bravo - dry-farmed grapes and native yeast fermentation
• JJ Amargito - Biodynamic and organic production

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