A transcontinental archipelago and autonomous territory of the Portuguese Republic
Situated in the North-East Atlantic, with political and administrative autonomy, the Azores are part of the European Union as an outermost region.
Azores Region
The location in the central area of the North Atlantic has made the Azorean islands a real crossroads in the transatlantic routes for centuries.
PortugalAzores
The vine cultivation in the Azores is done in three islands, Graciosa, Biscoitos and Pico with the Denominations of Origin created in 1994, white wines are produced with the varieties Arinto, Terrantez, Boal and Fernão Pires and Verdelho, the most famous and most cultivated variety. The Azorean wines offer a remarkable freshness and acidity.
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- Açores
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PortugalVinho Verde
The natural conditions of this region are ideal for the production of excellent white wines, as well as sparkling wines and brandies. Exposed to the influence of the Atlantic Ocean, the soils mostly of granite origin, the mild climate and high precipitation, translate into the freshness, lightness and elegance of the wines of this region. In terms of geographical area it is the largest Portuguese Demarcated Region, and one of the largest in Europe.
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- Vinho Verde
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PortugalDouro
Its origins date back to the second half of the 17th century, when Port Wine began to be produced and exported in quantity, especially to England.
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- Alto Douro
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PortugalDão
The wine region is located mainly on a plateau sheltered on three sides by the granite mountains of Serra da Estrela, Serra do Caramulo and Serra da Nave. This helps the area to maintain its temperate climate away from the effects of the nearby Atlantic Ocean.
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- Dão
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PortugalLisboa
The vineyards are located in the Trancão river valley, in soils derived from margas and hard limestone. With a fairly cold climate in winter and temperate in summer, the dominant grape variety is Arinto, with a minimum presence of 75%, followed by Sercial and Rabo de Ovelha
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- Lisboa
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PortugalAlentejo
The vast and differentiated territory of Alentejo is administratively divided into three districts, Portalegre, Évora and Beja, which together form the natural boundaries of Alentejo Regional Wine.
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- Alentejo
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