Sogrape’s board member and oenologist Dr Miguel Pessanha – the man behind Mateus Rosé | |
The best advice I ever got: | Always believe in yourself |
My life motto: | Be professional but make time for family, friends and hobbies |
I am currently reading: | A history of the world |
The most-played track on my iPod: | Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon |
A wine that surprised me recently: | Vintage Port from the Waterloo year 1815 |
My favourite newspaper/magazine: | Fugas, the Saturday supplement of Portuguese daily Publico |
My desert-island wine: | Mateus Sparkling |
If I didn’t do my current job I would be: | Sailor |
I most admire in people: | Honesty and humility |
I really detest: | Arrogance |
The skill I don’t currently possess but would like to have: | Playing the guitar |
I relax while: | Sailing and cycling |
I have learnt a lot from: | From my grandmother Maria Emilia |
My first taste of wine was: | At 12, a small taste of Port and the end of a meal. |
My last meal and sip will be: | Oysters and a mature vintage Champagne |
What do you want to show most in your wine? | I like to make something that people really enjoy |