Portugal
9 wine regions, from Alentejo to Tejo. Click a shaded area or marker on the map, or choose from the list.
The regions of Portugal
- AlentejoA huge, sunny southern region of cork oaks and rolling plains that produces ripe, fruity reds.
- AlgarvePortugal's southern coast, better known for beaches than wine but with a small wine scene of its own.
- Beira Atlântico and BairradaThe Atlantic-facing coastal strip around Bairrada, home of tannic Baga reds and sparkling wine.
- Beira InteriorHigh, cold mountain vineyards near the Spanish border, between 300 and 700 metres.
- DouroThe terraced valley of the Douro river, birthplace of Port and one of the oldest regulated wine regions in the world.
- LisboaThe wine region around the capital, formerly called Estremadura, with Atlantic breezes and varied small DOCs.
- Madeira, Pico and the AzoresAtlantic island wines: fortified Madeira, and the volcanic-rock vineyards of Pico in the Azores.
- Minho and Vinho VerdeThe green, rainy north-west of Portugal, home of light, fresh Vinho Verde.
- TejoThe Tagus valley north-east of Lisbon, a source of fruity everyday wines with a growing quality focus.