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Conrad Algarve presents new head sommelier

Miguel Martins is the new head sommelier at Conrad Algarve hotel in Quinta do Lago.

Martins has worked at some of the Algarve’s most prestigious hotels and restaurants, including the Bela Vista (Portimão) and Vila Joya (Albufeira) hotels and the Henrique Leis (Almancil) and Ocean (Porches) restaurants.

He is also the owner of Lagos’ Sommelier Wine Shop.

“Miguel Martins will collaborate closely with the chefs Heinz Beck and Osvalde Silva and will be responsible for selecting and pairing the wines of the resort’s six restaurants and bars,” said Conrad Algarve’s new general manager Katharina Schlaipfer.

Martins adds: “I have accompanied the fantastic work the hotel has carried out and I believe we have great potential to surprise all our visitors,” he added.