WINE REGIONS
Exploring Portugal's Wine Regions
MINHO (VINHO VERDE)
This is home of Vinho Verde, the well-known quaffable white wine with low alcohol and bright acidity. Minho has the highest yearly rainfall than any other region in the world.
Some of the white varietals in this region are: Alvarinho, Loureiro, Trajadura, and Arinto.
The wine region surrounds Braga, which is a two-thousand-year-old city that used to be a provincial capital in the ancient Roman empire.
DOURO VALLEY
This region is known for its breathtaking landscapes with terraced vineyards on the steep hills along the banks of the Douro River.
Some of the red varietals in this region are: Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz (a.k.a, Tempranillo), and Touriga Franca. This region was initially made famous as the origin of Port wine. However, many more red and white wines from this region await your discovery.
Port wine takes its name from the city of Porto. This is a sweet fortified wine that is usually consumed before or after a meal. Some have suggested pairing it with dark chocolate, Stilton cheese, or a cigar, but we hope to expand your horizons.
ALENTEJO
This wine region is characterized by hot summers and flat lands where you will find thousand-year-old olive trees that produce premium olive oil.
Some of the red grape varietals frequently planted here are: Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira, Aragonez (a.k.a., Tempranillo), and Antâo Vaz, among others.
BAIRRADA
Great sparkling wines are also found in this region. Close to the ocean this area has a cooler maritime climate.
The historic city of Coimbra, wich is home to one of the oldest universities in Europe, is in the Bairrada region.
Some vineyards in this region are planted with native rootstock because the sandy soils allowed them to escape the damage caused by Phylloxera.
DÃO
The cool mountain air from Serra da Estrela (the highest mountain in Portugal) dominates this region, which is also well-known for its cheeses.
The famous Portuguese varietal Touriga Nacional originated in this region, which is also home to the white varietal Encruzado. Other common varietals in this region are Alfrocheiro and Jaen. Many of these are planted in high altitude vineyards. Bucolic landscape and historic villages like Covilhâ and Guarda wait to be discovered.
LISBOA / TEJO / OEIRAS / ÓBIDOS / SINTRA / COLARES
Not far from the Lisbon city lights, lies a region with a microclimate characterized by Atlantic breezy winds.
The sandy soil in some areas allows for planting native rootstock. You will find Arinto among other Portuguese varietals, as well as some international varietals such as Pinot Noir, Syrah, etc.
ALGARVE
In the Algarve there are several approachable and easy drinking wines to enjoy outdoors in warm weather refreshed by the cool breeze from the Atlantic Ocean and the nearby Mediterranean sea.
Lagos is a favorite destination for those who love the beach and ocean.
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