Portugal
About Portugal
While the country may be better known for its fortified wines, the table wines of Portugal are gaining much favor from consumers worldwide. From the cool, maritime-influenced Vinho Verde region to the hotter, continental Douro Valley, the climates and wines produced across the regions of Portugal are quite disparate. Northern Portugal is where you will find the popular DOPs of Vinho Verde, Douro and Dão. The tropical-scented and sometimes effervescent whites of Vinho Verde—made from local grape varieties including Alvarhino, Trajadura and Loureiro—are refreshing and crisp. While Vinho Verde is a summertime favorite, the DOPs of Douro and Porto are the most noted overall. Great table wines and fortified wines are produced in these regions using a variety of indigenous grapes, such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinto Cão. Bold in fruit flavors, these wines combine an intricate structure with silky finesse. As with the wines from Duoro, the wines of the Dão DOP use similar varieties and ultimately create wines with delicate red fruit flavors, soft tannins and an age worthy longevity. In southern Portugal, Tejo and Alentejo are the two prime regions. Using the local Aragonez and Castelão varieties as well as international favorites like Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, full-bodied, deeply pigmented wines are the most common. For a detailed list of reviewed wines from all over Portugal, be sure to check out our Portugal Wine Guide.
Also Take a look at...
What We're Tasting:
Ross Knoll Vineyard 2021 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
What We're Tasting:
Bodegas Vilano 2019 La Baraja Red (Ribera del Duero)
What We're Tasting:
Flying H 2021 Rancho Legado Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Monterey County)
What We're Tasting:
J. Lohr 2022 Falcon's Perch Pinot Noir (Monterey County)
What We're Tasting:
Finca la Celia 2020 Heritage Single Vineyard Malbec (Paraje Altamira)
What We're Tasting:
Holman Ranch 2021 Three Sisters Pinot Noir (Carmel Valley)
What We're Tasting:
Holman Ranch 2021 Three Brothers Pinot Noir (Carmel Valley)
What We're Tasting:
Trapiche 2020 Terroir Series Finca Ambrosia Single Vineyard Malbec (Mendoza)
What We're Tasting:
Trapiche 2019 Iscay Malbec-Cabernet Franc (Mendoza)
What We're Tasting:
Trapiche 2021 Terroir Series Fincas Las Piedras Single Vineyard Chardonnay (Uco Valley)
What We're Tasting:
Jacuzzi 2021 Giocondo J. Poppe Vineyard Grenache (Los Carneros)
What We're Tasting:
Pali Wine Co. 2022 Huntington Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County)
What We're Tasting:
Cana's Feast 2022 Libra Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton)
What We're Tasting:
Seiterre 2020 Gigi Rizzi No. 1 Collection Turbiana (Lugana Superiore)
What We're Tasting:
Samuel Louis Smith 2022 Spear Vineyard Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills)
What We're Tasting:
Casa Primicia 2019 Viña Diezmo CR Crianza Tempranillo (Rioja)
What We're Tasting:
Dovecote 2022 Thompson Vineyard Grenache Blanc (Alisos Canyon)
What We're Tasting:
Dovecote 2019 Thompson Vineyard Petite Sirah (Alisos Canyon)
What We're Tasting:
Dovecote 2020 Mantle Thompson Vineyard Red (Alisos Canyon)
What We're Tasting:
Dovecote 2020 Thompson Vineyard Syrah (Alisos Canyon)
Sign Up For Wine Enthusiast Emails For Discounts And More!
Welcome to Wineenthusiast.com! By using our website and/or subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to our use of cookies and the terms of our Privacy Policy