Wine Region
Portugal
Portugal is defined by indigenous grapes and Atlantic influence — Port from the Douro, Vinho Verde's spritz, and increasingly serious table wines. Fortified traditions coexist with modern dry styles.
Geographic context
- Climate: Maritime Atlantic to hot interior
- Soils: schist, granite, clay, volcanic
- Elevation: Sea level to 700m in Douro
Subregions
Typical grape varieties
- touriga nacional
- albarino
- sercial
- malvasia
Typical wine styles
Typical descriptors
Food pairings
- Seafood and salt cod
FAQ
- What is Port wine?
- Fortified wine from the Douro Valley — fermentation stopped with grape spirit to preserve sweetness.