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Portugal is the last frontier of wine in Western Europe, so much to be tasted and explored. We take a look at Portugal's major wines and regions.
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Winemaking traditions span the entire country, from the hilly region of Vinho Verde in the north, to the resort region of Algarve in the south, where vineyards were planted 4,000 years ago. Each of these regions has plenty of local varieties that make up their special national wine culture legacy.
- Vinho Verde. Portugal's verdant north west, just south of the border from Spain's Galicia, is home to the light, traditionally delicately spritzy Vinho Verde.
- Trás-os-Montes. This remote region in the north-east of the country is bound on one side by high mountains and on the other the border with Spain (the name means 'behind the mountains'.
- Douro. One of the most beautiful wine regions in the world, and deservedly Portugal's best known, the Douro has quickly emerged to lead the way as the country's premium wine region and there is a real pioneering spirit amongst the winemakers here.
- Dão. South of the Douro on granite slopes protected by high mountains and pine forests, the Dão region produces one of Portugal's better-known reds of the same name.
The most popular variety in Portugal and abroad are the white wines, but there are also red and more rarely rosé wines. A notable variety of Vinho Verde is Vinho Alvarinho which is a special variety of white Vinho Verde, the production of Alvarinho is restricted by EU law to a small sub-region of Monção, in the northern part of the Minho ...
May 24, 2024 · Portugal has long boasted one of the oldest and best wine traditions in Europe and worldwide. Each Portuguese region produces a broad range of high-quality wines from the world-renowned Alentejo and Douro Valley to the Lisbon area.
Jun 4, 2024 · Vinho de Mesa: Portuguese table wine, and the most basic type of wine that you can get in Portugal. VR (Vinho Regional): Slightly better than table wine, but subject to fewer regulations that IPR or DOC wines.
May 10, 2021 · Known for the fortified wine Port, Portugal is home to some amazing regions and varietals producing whites and reds.
