Hernani Magalhaes

Linked to the wine labour since childhood, soon awakes to a passion for the wine culture. Degree in Oenology by University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro. It is recognized as one of the Top Ten Winemakers in 2011 by the Wine Masters Challenge - World Wine Contest and achived number 5 Top Winemaker at Wine Masters Challenge - World Wine Contest 2012. Extends its area of expertise to the region of "Lisboa", "Tejo" and "Alentejo", working with large cooperatives, as well as giving advice to wineries with small / medium productions. He collaborates with several newspapers and general magazines as a wine expert. The knowledge and skills for the critical judgment of the wine, resulted in the invitation to be part of the Jury of the V, VI and XIV of the Wine Masters Challenge-World Wine Contest. He is responsible for the Oenology of Casa Jose Repolho ("Jose Repolho - Distinctive Wines Ltd."),and has collaborate with Quinta Vale de Fornos, Adega Cooperativa da Vermelha, Sociedade de Vinhos de Serpa, Caves Velhas and Adegas Camillo Alves. The wines are recognized in the major national (Associacao de Sommeliers de Portugal, Concurso Internacional de Vinhos "Cidade do Porto") and international competitions (International Wine Challenge, International Wine and Spirit Competition, Premium Select Wine Challenge , Wine Masters Challenge, World Wine Contest, Challenge du Vin).

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