Torres Vedras Wines
The vineyards of Torres Vedras DOC are situated in the center of the Lisbon Region. The vineyards cover hills and hills, and occupy an
area of just over 7,000 ha. The municipality of Torres Vedras is the largest wine producer in Portugal.
Street in Torres Vedras © Google Earth
Elective Wines
According to what has been reported, "almost all people of taste, and delicate taste, who drink of the private wine, even prefer it to that
of the Douro, and to the best foreigner, for ordinary use of the table" [1].
The denomination of the vineyards of Torres Vedras demarcated for the production of regional wine took place at the beginning of century XX.
Main Breeds
For the production of the Torres Vedras Wine the following vine varieties are used: Aragonez, Castelão and Alicante Bouschet, among others.
Excellent Red and Whites
The Torres Vedras red wines - such as Bonifacio - as well as white ones - such as the Dory - with a lot of tradition are considered
excellent choices.
Torres Vedras Vineyards, Lisboa © CVVRL
Featured Quintas
The Santos & Santos group in Torres Vedras is the highlight property for the DOC Torres Vedras.