Lisbon Wines

Portuguese Wine Guide

Diversity of terroirs

In Extremadura (Lisbon Region), it is known for its great diversity of lands and paradoxes. The vineyards are located predominantly on calcareous soils, especially in the northern part of the region. from Lisbon

A terroir with great variety

Wines from the Lisbon Region are produced from the most traditional varieties of Portuguese viticulture, in addition to famous international varieties.

Another important feature is the variety of microclimates in the region, which, in turn, contributes to the production of very different and high quality wines.

DO of the Lisbon Region

There are 9 DOs (appellations of origin) in the Lisbon region: Colares, Carcavelos and Bucelas (south of the capital), Alenquer, Arruda, Torres Vedras, Lourinhã and Óbidos (in the center of the Lisbon region) and Encostas d’Aire (to the north, near the Beiras region)

Main grape varieties

The main varieties used in the vineyards of the Lisbon Region are as follows:

For red wines

The most used varieties are Castelão, Aragonez (Tinta Roriz), Touriga Nacional, Tinta Miúda and Trincadeira, which sometimes they are blended with Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Franca, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, among others.

For white wines

For white wines, the most used varieties are the Arinto, Fernão Pires, Seara-Nova and Vital varieties. However, the caste Chardonnay is also grown in some areas.

Best Wine in the Lisbon Region

The wines from the terroirs of Lisbon are highly appreciated for their very distinct character. Of all the lands of this wine region, Alenquer wines are among the most appreciated.

In general, "The Alenquer region produces some of the most prestigious DOC wines in the Lisbon region (reds and whites). In this area, the vineyards are protected from the Atlantic winds, favoring the maturation of the grapes and the production of more concentrated wines. In other areas of the Lisbon region, red wines are aromatic, elegant, rich in tannins and able to age a few years in bottle. White wines are characterized by their freshness and citrus character" [1].

Lisbon Wines Featured

Alenquer wines occupy the highest place on the podium of wines from the Lisbon Region. In a recent survey by a important wine retailer, of the 5 most appreciated wines by the public, the 3 first placed and the fifth were from the Alenquer's terroir. The fourth place, the Corvos de Lisboa wine, is made by Casa Santos Lima. this wine is made with the Arinto variety and produced in the Lisbon Vitícola Park - or Vinha do Aeroporto, as it is more known this winery.

Lisbon Regional Wine

But the Lisbon Region has a lot more wines to discover! In addition to these 9 controlled designations of origin, there are many wines to discover and prove. In other words, a beautiful and vast palette of flavors and bouquets waiting for winemakers, gastronomes and simple lovers of good table and good wines.