Silk & Spice Brings The Portuguese Spirit Of Exploration To Glex 2026
**Inspired by the voyages of Portuguese explorers and the trade routes that connected Portugal to the world, Silk & Spice celebrates curiosity and the desire to venture further. This is exactly the distinctive identity that has led the Sogrape brand to partner with the Global Exploration Summit (GLEX) 2026 as an Experience Partner, connecting Portugal's rich heritage of exploration with the pioneers of modern-day scientific discovery. **
Throughout the event, Silk & Spice will be featured at various social gatherings and wine-tasting experiences included in the program, with a dedicated space for discovering its wines and brand content showcased across the GLEX venues. Participating in this international gathering provides an opportunity to introduce Silk & Spice to a global audience connected to science, exploration, and knowledge.
"Our ambition for Silk & Spice is to continue building a strong and distinctive international brand, rooted in a territory that is uniquely our own: the Portuguese spirit of exploration and our country's historic connection to the world. GLEX provides a particularly relevant platform to activate this positioning among pioneers who continue to push boundaries and forge new paths today, connecting the brand with a contemporary world of exploration, knowledge, and discovery,” says Filipe Gonçalves, Chief Marketing Officer at Sogrape.
Organized by Expanding World in partnership with The Explorers Club and co-organized by the Municipality of Coimbra, GLEX brings together explorers, scientists, and experts from a wide range of fields to share knowledge and discuss new frontiers in exploration. The 2026 edition covers topics ranging from space exploration to scientific research, featuring participants such as Andreas Mogensen, European Space Agency astronaut and former commander of the International Space Station, and Pete Worden, former director of NASA's Ames Research Center.
The partnership with GLEX further strengthens Silk & Spice's connection to curiosity, the spirit of discovery, and the desire to venture beyond the familiar — values that have defined the brand since its inception and are captured in its claim, "Unleash Your Inner Explorer." Inspired by the legacy of Portuguese explorers, Silk & Spice sees this gathering as an opportunity to bring that heritage to life in a contemporary, international setting.
Launched in 2016, Silk & Spice offers a portfolio of wines crafted from indigenous Portuguese grape varieties, characterized by a profile that combines rich flavors and spices. Present in more than 50 countries, the brand continues to strengthen its international presence, sharing a story that celebrates Portugal's enduring connection to the world.
