The regions of Portugal
Choose a region to read about its wines and explore the smaller growing areas within it.
- 01Alentejo16 producersAlentejo is a wine region across Portugal's open southern plains, where vineyards grow beside cereal fields, cork oaks and holm oaks. Its eight protected wine-growing areas differ in hills, soils and altitude. Cooler Portalegre is associated with fresher wines, while fuller styles are common elsewhere.
- 02Algarve4 producersThe Algarve is a wine region in Portugal encompassing Lagos, Lagoa, Portimão and Tavira. Mountains shelter its vineyards, which have a Mediterranean climate with abundant sunshine, heat and low rainfall. White grapes include Arinto, Síria, Malvasia Fina and Manteúdo; Syrah is among the red varieties.
- 03AzoresNo producers listed yetThe Azores is a wine region in Portugal that includes Pico, Biscoitos and Graciosa. On volcanic Pico, historic vineyards occupy small plots enclosed by stone walls. Wines from the protected Biscoitos and Graciosa areas can have pronounced acidity, moderate alcohol and salty or mineral notes.
- 04Bairrada4 producersBetween Aveiro and Coimbra in Portugal, the Bairrada wine region has an Atlantic climate. Baga is its main red grape. Whites use Bical and Fernão Pires, also called Maria Gomes, while Bical also contributes to sparkling wines. Vineyards grow on clay-limestone, sandy and river-deposited soils.
- 05Beira Interior4 producersBeira Interior is a protected wine region in Portugal, with vineyards 350 to 750 metres above sea level. Day and night temperatures differ considerably. The white grape Síria is grown here, and old vines can produce wines with pronounced acidity and mineral notes.
- 06Dão7 producersDão is a landlocked wine region in north-central Portugal, with small vineyard plots scattered among pine forests on granite soils. Its blended reds can be light and peppery or fuller and fruitier. The white grape Encruzado gives wines with a coating texture; nearby Lafões, crossed by the Vouga River, makes notably acidic wines.
- 07Douro / Porto38 producersThe Douro is a wine region in northern Portugal, following the river inland towards the Spanish border. Its vineyards supply dry Douro reds and whites as well as Port, a fortified wine made by adding grape spirit during fermentation. Port ranges from youthful Ruby styles to Tawny wines with extended ageing in wood.
- 08Lisboa13 producersThe Lisboa wine region extends across plains, mountains and river country towards Portugal's Atlantic coast. Coastal vineyards and warmer inland sites have different growing conditions. Labels may carry a local protected name, such as Bucelas or Colares, or the broader Vinho Regional Lisboa designation.
- 09Madeira4 producersMadeira is a Portuguese island wine region in the Atlantic, with steep vineyards on volcanic soils. Its fortified wines, made with added grape spirit, have pronounced acidity and range from dry to sweet. Ageing with heat produces nutty, lightly caramelised flavours. Unfortified wines carry the names Madeirense and Terras Madeirenses.
- 10Other producers17 producersThese producers are based in Portugal, with no more specific region listed.
- 11Península de Setúbal3 producersSouth of Lisbon in Portugal, the Península de Setúbal wine region extends from sandy plains to the Serra da Arrábida hills. Setúbal is known for fortified wines made from Moscatel grapes, while Palmela is associated with reds led by the Castelão grape.
- 12Tejo7 producersTejo is a central Portuguese wine region shaped by the Tejo River. Its broad, fertile plains contrast with the hotter sandy soils of Charneca, while Campo, Bairro and Serras each bring their own conditions to the region's wines.
- 13Trás-os-MontesNo producers listed yetTrás-os-Montes is a wine region in northeastern Portugal, near Spain. Its name means “behind the mountains”. Hot summers, cold winters and varied elevations distinguish the vineyards of Chaves, Valpaços and Planalto Mirandês, the three areas of its protected wine designation. Transmontano is the broader regional wine name.
- 14Vinho Verde35 producersThe wine region of Vinho Verde occupies Minho in northwestern Portugal. Its nine subregions range from humid Atlantic areas to warmer inland vineyards. Young whites can be crisp and gently fizzy, while wines made from one grape or a single vineyard offer other styles. Red and rosé wines are made here too.