June 4, 2025 (London, UK) — Silk & Spice, the award-winning Portuguese red blend, is now available in over 300 Waitrose stores. Produced by one of the most innovative family-run wine producers in Portugal – Sogrape, Silk & Spice is their latest contribution to the UK market.
First introduced to the US in 2016, Silk & Spice has been an international success story ever since, attracting consumers eager to discover new wines and experiences. The wine is inspired by the sense of adventure, wisdom, and bravery of Portuguese sailors travelling the Silk and Spice Routes back in the 15th century, and celebrates the Age of Exploration, which led them to explore new worlds, bringing back flavours of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and pepper. These spices and aromas come alive in this red blend, creating rich layers and depth. Silk & Spice showcases the contemporary blends of Portugal’s indigenous grapes and other varieties, meticulously selected by the winemaking team from the country’s different wine regions to create a consistent and high-quality profile. It has been rated +90 points and Best Buy by Wine Enthusiast for nine consecutive years, and has appeared in the Top 100 Wines of the Year list.
“Silk & Spice is a sensory journey, offering a velvety and refined texture, rich flavours, and enticing spicy aromas, encouraging drinkers to ‘unleash their inner explorer’. The wine shows a harmonious balance with gentle tannins, well-balanced acidity, and a smooth, long finish, making it incredibly easy on the palate and enjoyable to drink,” explains Diogo Sepúlveda, Head of Winemaking at Sogrape.
Having already successfully expanded into several markets across the world namely the USA, Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Mozambique, Angola, Namibia, Nigeria, India, South Korea, Denmark, Finland, and Benelux, Silk & Spice has enjoyed enormous success becoming the number one selling Portuguese red blend in the US. The blend is praised for its balance, depth, and approachability, making it ideal for both seasoned wine lovers and those just beginning their journey.
The perfectly blended wine consists of different grape varieties, Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet, Syrah and Tinta Roriz. The predominant flavours are layers of ripe black fruit with sweet notes of vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon spice, melded with nuances of mocha and clove. The first impression in the mouth is rich and full and while it can be enjoyed on its own, it is excellent paired with grilled meats, spicy food or tomato-based dishes. Silk & Spice Red Blend is now available from Waitrose nationwide, priced at £11.99. Discover more at www.silkandspice.com or Instagram.
About Silk & Spice
Silk & Spice is an authentic and adventurous brand based on true historical facts. First launched in 2016, it pays tribute to the courage and bravery of Portuguese sailors who explored the seas back in the 15th century and discovered a trade route between Europe and Asia. The “Silk & Spice Route” enabled the world to enjoy bold new flavours like nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and pepper. Some of these spices and aromas came alive in a Red Blend made of Portugal’s indigenous grapes, marked by the country’s unique terroirs and the great tradition and expertise of Portuguese winemakers in the art of blending. This was the starting point of a journey set to create easy drinking everyday wines for the culinary adventurers, pioneers in life, and inquisitive explorers who enjoy discovering new flavours. Produced by one of the most innovative family-run wine producers in Portugal – Sogrape – Silk & Spice is meant to be discovered!
About Sogrape
Founded in 1942 by Fernando Van Zeller Guedes, Sogrape was born to demonstrate the quality of Portuguese wines to the world. From a single winery in the Douro Valley focused on the production of Mateus Rose, this family company has become global, with presence in more than 120 markets, owning more than 1,600 hectares of vineyards in Portugal, Spain, Chile, Argentina and New Zealand.
Moved by the purpose of bringing Friendship and Happiness to everyone it touches through its wonderful wines, the family spirit and the peak performing team culture lived at Sogrape are key in the successful path that it has been building for over 80 years.
Under the leadership of Fernando da Cunha Guedes, current President and 3rd generation of the founding family, the leading company in Portugal aims to spread its spirit through the world and be affirmed as a catalyst for positive societal change, respecting the limits of the planet in the construction of a more sustainable and inclusive future.
