"Magusto" is a delightful Portuguese term that refers to a festive outdoor gathering, most notably associated with the celebration of Saint Martin's Day. 

On St. Martin’s Day, various communities come together to joyously celebrate their cherished harvest traditions while honouring the genuine kindness of Martin of Tours, a compassionate Roman soldier who, according to legend, cut his warm cloak in half to provide shelter to a freezing beggar. 

It is said that this remarkable act of compassion prompted a change in the weather, as warm sunlight suddenly broke through the encroaching cold. In Portugal, this brief, unexpected warm spell in early November is affectionately known as the “Verão de São Martinho” (St. Martin’s Summer). 

Saint Martin's Day, celebrated on November 11th, is marked by a traditional festive gathering that showcases roasted chestnuts, the season’s first wines, and lively bonfires, all symbolising the conclusion of the harvest and the welcoming of winter. 

It is this act of joyous celebration that beautifully encompasses everything that Magusto Wines stands for - Kindness, Gatherings, Changing Seasons, New Wines, and wonderful times shared with friends and family…