When Wu Zhiwei and his wife Lao Chao Peng visited Portugal in 2013, they found more than just scenic landscapes—they discovered a passion that would reshape their future. As a Macanese entrepreneur, philanthropist, and construction expert, Wu was no stranger to building structures. However, blending wine was uncharted territory for him.
\"I'm not a wine expert, but if we talk about construction, I can tell you the names of each specific screw,\" Wu joked. Despite his initial lack of expertise in viticulture, the couple was captivated by the Quinta da Marmeleira estate, located forty minutes from Lisbon. The estate's rolling green vineyards and 500 years of history and culture were irresistible.
Lao Chao Peng reminisces, \"In 2013, after the Belt and Road initiative proposed by President Xi, we came to invest in Portugal. We chose here because of the good relations through Macao.\" This strategic move was not just about business; it was about keeping the Wu family's dream alive.
Today, the Wu family's investment has blossomed into a thriving wine business, blending Macanese resilience with Portuguese tradition. Their journey exemplifies the spirit of global entrepreneurship, where passion meets opportunity, and cultural exchanges pave the way for success.
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Portuguese wine with a Cantonese accent: keeping Wu family dream alive
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