Tell us a few words about yourself and your wines: Born in a family with strong roots in the Douro Valley and a long winegrowing tradition, to Tiago Alves de Sousa the land appeal was listened from a tender age. With a degree in Agricultural Engineering by the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, he was distinguished with the award Foundation “António de Almeida” and with a special distinction by the Portuguese government for being the best student of the degree. After some periods of harvest training, collaborating with consecrated winemakers such as Manuel Vieira, Luís Cabral de Almeida and Anselmo Mendes, complemented with studies of winemaking and viticulture and a passage in the Institute of Viticulture of the Università Cattolica de Piacenza (Italy) where he collaborated with the reputed Professors Mario Fregoni and Luigi Bavaresco, he joins definitely Alves de Sousa’s winemaking team in 2002. For some years he accumulated the w

Get advice from the alcohol industry’s top designers Wine is not just a beverage; it's an experience. From the vineyard to the bottle, every aspect of the winemaking process contributes to the unique character and personality of the final product. And yet, one of the most critical components of the wine experience is often overlooked: packaging and label design. Last year the Outshinery team worked with the wine industry's top designers to put on an event called Set your packaging for success. It’s been a topic that stuck, with people still talking about how this factor of any alcohol brand is essential to getting attention and building excitement and trust with consumers. Packaging and label design are critical components of the alcohol industry. They not only attract customers and communicate information about the product but also establish the brand's personality and differentiate it from its competitors. For brands looking to succeed in the highly co

Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Set your packaging for success! With the industry's top designers. August 31, 2022 10:00 am PST | 1:00 pm EST This live virtual event will feature a panel of experts to dig into the marketing and sales matters that are most important to wineries. Hear from top-of-their-game designers on what it takes to (re-)design an alcohol brand. Why branding has never been so critical Packaging trends for 2022/23 and beyond How to choose the "right" design studio, and make the most of the creative relationship w‍ith guests: Sylvia Aranda, Ode Design Studio | Laurie Millotte, Outshinery | Miguel de Almeida, Miguel de Almeida Design | Lauren Wallack, Berlandieri REGISTER NOW.

The third episode, Behind the Scenes Look at Closures, will explore the retail side of closure choice with host Bruno Almeida and top experts in the field, as they dive into what perceptions exist in the marketplace for wine and closures. Bruno Almeida will be joined by the below panelists:  - Carlos de Jesus, director of marketing & communications, Amorim Cork - Eric Railsback, partner/winemaker/wine director, Railsback Freres + Verve - Erin Kirschenmann, managing editor, Wine Business Monthly - Curtis Mann, VP of alcohol, Albertsons Link to register: https://bit.ly/amorim-cork-webinar-registration

Join Amorim Cork for their upcoming webinar series, “Winemaking with Intention: Cork’s Role in Creating Sustainable Solutions in Winemaking.” Register: https://bit.ly/amorim-cork-webinar-registration    This three-part journey, starting on Wednesday, June 15, will discuss the nuances of closure sustainability, innovation in the wine industry, and the myriad of choices a winemaker faces during bottling. Host Bruno Almeida will guide the series through the expert lens of an on-premise wine director—because, ultimately, what consumers think matters. He will be accompanied by mavericks and mindful leaders from all walks of wine life: vineyard, cellar, on the floor, and in the classroom.   Sustainability from Vineyard to Bottle Wednesday, June 15th @ 9am PT  What does closing the loop mean for the wine industry? What does it take to truly be a sustainable leader in the wine industry? In this inaugural se