Our story
About Us
We’re Leandro and Josefine, and our journey into the world of natural wine began from different places—but led us to the same realization: this is how wine is meant to be.
For Leandro, it all started in 2011, with a glass of wine at a restaurant in Copenhagen. The flavor, the energy, the color—nothing like the conventional wines he’d tried before. As a chef, what captured him most were the stories behind each bottle: small producers, traditional methods, no pesticides or additives—just healthy grapes and honest work.
Josefine’s path was different. As a long-time vegan, finding wines that aligned with her values wasn’t always easy—until she discovered natural wine. No animal-based fining agents, no unnecessary intervention. Just pure expression of fruit, land, and the people behind them.
We met through our love of food and wine, and it didn’t take long to realize we wanted to share this passion. In 2017, we moved from Sweden to Lisbon with the idea of opening a wine and tapas bar. But we soon noticed a gap: Portugal had incredible potential for natural wine, but very few producers and even fewer importers bringing in our favorite bottles from Italy, Spain, France, and Austria.
That’s how Caverna do Vinho was born.
Our Mission
At Caverna do Vinho, we import, share, and ship natural wines from small producers who treat their land with care and integrity. We believe that real wine—made with native yeasts, no additives, and minimal intervention—doesn’t need anything extra to shine.
These are wines made by good people, from healthy grapes, and in 99% of cases, without sulfites.
Whether you’re new to natural wine or already hooked, our goal is the same: to connect you to bottles that tell a story, spark curiosity, and taste better—because they’re made with honesty.
We believe wines made this way just taste better. And at the end of the day, isn’t that what really matters?