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 Discover the
Portuguese wine routes and learn about an art-form that has taken centuries to
perfect.
Wherever you are in
the country, there’s a chance to find out about the people and places involved
in making Portuguese wine. It’s an opportunity not to be missed.
Lose yourself in the stunning landscapes of the wine-making regions: from the
charming, verdant Minho where the vinho verde grapes grow on trellises, to the
terraces of the Douro, the oldest demarcated
region in the world and home of the famous port wine.
In Centro de Portugal region meanwhile, the wine routes run not through the
countryside, but through towns.
Each is brimming
with history. Venture further south and the routes near the capital have a
close connection to water. Along the River Tagus, the Ribatejo Route travels through fertile
fields irrigated when the river bursts its banks.
Finally, the Alentejo Wine Route stretches out over plains scorched by the powerful sun.
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Madeira wine /
It is said that before Madeira was made known to Man it was the setting for lively celebrations held in
honour of the nectar of the Gods. A genuine ...
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Azores: verdelho wine /
Have you ever thought of tasting a wine that
grows amongst basaltic rocks? It seems strange that such conditions can
produce such a delicious nectar, but ...
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Dão and Bairrada wines
Journey through two traditional wine routes in
central Portugal,
where the River Dão runs between mountains to coastal lagoons and sandy
shores.
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Wines of Ribatejo and Oeste /
The Ribatejo wine region stretches along the
River Tagus from Lisbon to the Zêzere, while the Oeste wine region is closer to the beaches.
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Bucelas wines
Discover the rich heritage behind some of Portugal’s
best wines.
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Wines from Douro and Porto
Discover the oldest demarcated wine region in the
world. The Douro awaits you. Let the Port Wine Route surprise you!
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