Tiago Macena

Portugal

Tiago is part of the dynamic movement of contemporary Portuguese wine. He is a viticulturistand winemaker: his first degree was in Agronomical Engineering from Lisbon University, and he is also a post-graduate in Wine Business. Tiago has big-winery experience and consults to niche wineries across Portugal, including Altitude Wines  in Dão, Ribeira do Mosteiro in Douro, and Adega Marel in Alentejo. He champions the heritage varieties, vineyards and traditional practices of Portugal, convinced that they are the key to the success of Portuguese wine. His global outlook is reflected in his studies to achieve the Master of Wine: he has passed the theory exam and is working towards the practical.