Spotlight on wines of Portugal
Wines of Portugal:
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Looking to get away without leaving the province? Take a look at 6 lovely wines and their sunny pairings.
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Classic wine and food pairings, festive occasions, wine suggestions; let us tell you all about Portugal.
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Barbecue season is far from over, thankfully. To accompany your grilled anything, set your sights on wines of Portugal. With such diverse regions and styles, it's impossible not to find a corner of this country to inspire your next masterpiece on the grill.
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With cities, towns and vineyards clinging picturesquely to steep hillsides, Portugal boasts wines that reflect a unique environment – varied, seductive and original.
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With its unique and vast range of grape varieties, Portugal holds a unique place on the world wine map. A highly accessible place, too, with wines often as inexpensive as they are flavourful.
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Touriga Nacional: It may not ring a bell now, but giving one of Portugal’s lesser-known vintages a try might have you discover your new favourite bottle. Here’s a hint: ever had a glass of Port? Then Touriga Nacional might already be a well-loved favourite!
Overview of its main regions
It’s impossible to talk about Portugal without naming Vinho Verde or Port, but the wine offer is much wider and oh so diverse. Discover the characteristics and beauty of each region.




Located in the northwest of Portugal, the Vinho Verde appellation is one of the best known in the country. It produces wines of great vivacity, sometimes slightly sparkling that are particularly appreciated as an aperitif.


The region is mostly known for Port, but more and more it’s the quality of its dry red and white wines that has people talking. The breathtaking vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.


Surrounded by mountains on all sides, this region in home to vineyards scattered through pine forests at altitudes of up to 1,000 meters. Dão wines are appreciated for their accessibility both in terms of profile and price.


Located along the Atlantic coast, Lisboa is the region that encompasses, you guessed it, the capital that is Lisbon. It is made up of nine denominations of origin including some of the most productive and heterogeneous areas of the country.


Located in the heart of the country, just east of Lisbon, this region is criss-crossed by the Tagus River. Beyond its wine production which supplies the capital, it is also known for its olive groves and cork forests.


The peninsula is the birthplace of the famous Moscatel de Setúbal, one of Portugal's best-known wines. The climate of this region is very Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and slightly rainy winters.
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