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The Alentejo is one of the largest wine regions in Portugal. This region has a relatively smooth and flat landscape that extends for almost a third of mainland Portugal.

Region located in the province of Beira Litoral, in central Portugal. The Bairrada region is best known for its sparkling wines, however, the production of red, white and rosé wine is also recognized throughout the country.

It is the most mountainous region in mainland Portugal, comprising some of the highest mountains in the country. In this region, the wines are influenced by the mountain, surrounded by the Estrela, Marofa and Malcata mountains, and by the altitude, with variations between 400 and 700 meters.

Previously known as Estremadura, nowadays the Lisbon Region has 9 DOCs: Colares, Carcavelos, Bucelas, Alenquer, Arruda, Torres Vedras, Lourinhã, Óbidos and Encostas d'Aire.

In Madeira, called the “Pearl of the Atlantic” island, Madeira fortified wine is produced. This wine has an unusual longevity, complex aromas and a distinctive flavor that has gained worldwide notoriety.

With a total area of about 9500 hectares of vineyards, the viticulture of the Setúbal Peninsula is the sum of many parcels spread over 13 municipalities. It is in this region that one of the best known wines in Portugal is produced: the Moscatel de Setúbal.

The Távora-Varosa wine region was the first demarcated sparkling wine region in Portugal. The vineyard area, with about 2100 hectares, covers the municipalities of Lamego, Tarouca, Moimenta da Beira, Armamar, Tabuaço, São João da Pesqueira, Sernancelhe and Penedono.

The region of Trás-os-Montes is located in the North East of Portugal, and its name “Trás-os-Montes” means “beyond the mountains”. In addition to vines, it produces crops such as rye, barley and potatoes.

The Algarve wine region is located south of mainland Portugal. We can synthesize the type of wines from this region with three adjectives: soft rosés, good whites and balanced reds.

The archipelago of the Azores is located 1600 kilometers west of the Portuguese mainland and has nine islands. However, only in three, Terceira, Pico and Graciosa, there are marked areas for white wines.

Surrounded by mountains in all directions, the Dão region extends its vineyards among pine forests at different altitudes, from 1000 meters in Serra da Estrela to 200 meters in the lower areas.

The Porto and Douro Region is one of the most important in terms of wine production in Portugal. Its tradition of viticulture is long, the landscape is unforgettable and its wines are recognized worldwide.

The Tejo Region is known as a land of wine, olive trees, cork oaks, cattle and Lusitano horses. Its wines were produced only with national varieties, nowadays international grape varieties are also used in their production.

The Vinho Verde Region represents 15% of the Portuguese wine area, making it the largest demarcated area in the country and one of the largest in Europe.