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Portuguese Wine Regions
Portuguese wine regions are grouped into three levels of classification. At the top are the '' Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (or DOCs) which are Quality Wines Produced in Specified Regions (QWpsr) under the European Union wine regulations and thus correspond roughly to the French ''Appellation d'origine contrôlée'' (AOC) and Spanish '' Denominación de Origen'' (DO) classifications. The second group consist of '' Indicação de Proveniência Regulamentada'' (IPRs), and are also QWpsr. IPRs are used for DOC candidates "in training", and this level roughly corresponds to the French ''Vin Délimité de Qualité Superieure'' (VDQS) system. The final group are the Vinho Regional (VRs), which are table wines with a geographical indication under EU regulations. VRs each cover a larger area and are similar to the French ''Vin de pays'' at regional/departmental level.T. Stevenson ''"The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia"'' pg 329-333 Dorling Kindersley 2005 The early 2000s has seen m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Évora Wine
Évora is a Portuguese wine region centered on the town of Évora in the Alentejo region. The region was initially a separate '' Indicação de Proveniência Regulamentada'' (IPR) region, but in 2003, it became one of eight subregions of the Alentejo DOC, which has the higher '' Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC) status. Its name may still be indicated together with that of Alentejo, as Alentejo-Évora. (reflects situation as of July 31, 2009) The region is known for its creamy, full bodied red wines. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bucelas DOC
Bucelas (historically known as ''Bucellas'') is a Portuguese wine-region located in the Lisboa wine-region. The region has Portugal's highest wine classification as a '' Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC). Located south of the Arruda DOC, the region is noted for its potential for cool fermentation white wine production. Vineyards in the area are planted on predominantly loam soils. T. Stevenson ''"The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia"'' pg 330 Dorling Kindersley 2005 The white wines of Bucelas became widely popular during the Elizabethan era in England and again during the Victorian age. In London the wines were sometimes described as ''Portuguese hock'' because of their similarities to the German Rieslings from the Rhine. Urban sprawl in the 20th century has drastically reduced viticulture in the area, located north of the Portuguese capital city, Lisbon. J. Robinson (ed) ''"The Oxford Companion to Wine"'' Third Edition pg 138 Oxford University Press 2006 History Viticult ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pinhel Wine
Pinhel is a Portuguese wine region centered on the town of Pinhel in the wider Beiras wine region. Pinhel was initially a separate '' Indicação de Proveniencia Regulamentada'' (IPR) region, but in 2005, it became one of three subregions of the Beira Interior DOC, which has the higher '' Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC) status. Its name may still be indicated together with that of Beira Interior, as Beira Interior-Pinhel. (reflects situation as of July 31, 2009) Located south of the region, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cova Da Beira Wine
Cova da Beira is a Portuguese wine region centered on the Cova da Beira region between the Dão and Vinho Verde DOCs in the wider Beiras VR wine region. Cova da Beira was initially a separate '' Indicação de Proveniencia Regulamentada'' (IPR) region (and was the largest IPR in Portugal in terms of land planted with vines), but in 2005, it became one of three subregions of the Beira Interior DOC, which has the higher '' Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC) status. Its name may still be indicated together with that of Beira Interior, as Beira Interior-Cova da Beira. (reflects situation as of July 31, 2009) [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castelo Rodrigo Wine
Castelo Rodrigo () is a Portuguese wine region centered on the town of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo in the wider Beiras wine region south of the Douro river. Castelo Rodrigo was initially a separate '' Indicação de Proveniencia Regulamentada'' (IPR) region, but in 2005, it became one of three subregions of the Beira Interior DOC, which has the higher '' Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC) status. Its name may still be indicated together with that of Beira Interior, as Beira Interior-Castelo Rodrigo. (reflects situation as of July 31, 2009) Located along the border with Spain, this warm climate region is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beira Interior DOC
Beira Interior is a Portuguese wine '' Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC) located in central Portugal in the Beiras VR wine region. It was created in 2005 when three '' Indicação de Proveniencia Regulamentada'' (IPR) regions were put together into one DOC. Subregions Beira Interior has three subregions, which may be indicated on wine labels together with the name Beira Interior. (reflects situation as of July 31, 2009) The subregions, which correspond to the former IPRs, are: * Castelo Rodrigo * [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bairrada DOC
Bairrada is a Portuguese wine region located in the Beira Litoral Province. The region has Portugal's highest wine classification as a '' Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC), and its popularity has surged over the last years. It is small and quite narrow coastal region, part of the broader region of Beira Atlântico, and it is bordered to the northeast by the Lafões IPR and to the east by the Dão DOC. It is located close to the Atlantic Ocean and the currents have a moderating effect on the climate, resulting in a mild, maritime climate with abundant rainfall. The region is hilly, but the majority of the vineyards are placed on flatter land. About 2/3 of the national sparkling wine production takes place in this region, and in recent years the city of Anadia received the nickname of "Capital do Espumante", which translates to "Sparkling Wine Capital". The region is also known for its deep colored tannic red wines, that often have bell pepper and black currant flavor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arruda DOC
Arruda is a Portuguese wine region centered on the town of Arruda dos Vinhos in the Lisboa wine region. The region is designated as '' Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC) accessed on January 24, 2010 after it was promoted from its former '' Indicação de Proveniencia Regulamentada'' (IPR) status. The region is known primarily for its red wine production.T. Stevenson ''"The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia"'' pg 330 Dorling Kindersley 2005 Grapes The principle grapes of ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vidigueira DOC
Vidigueira () is a Portuguese wine region centered on the Vidigueira municipality in the Alentejo region. The region was initially an '' Indicação de Proveniencia Regulamentada'' (IPR) region, then elevated to '' Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC) status. In 2003, it became one of eight subregions of the Alentejo DOC. Its name may still be indicated together with that of Alentejo, as Alentejo-Vidigueira. (reflects situation as of July 31, 2009) Within Alentejo DOC, this subregion is bordered by the Reguengos sub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reguengos Wine
Reguengos is a Portuguese wine region centered on the Reguengos de Monsaraz municipality in the Alentejo region. The region was initially an '' Indicação de Proveniencia Regulamentada'' (IPR) region, then elevated to '' Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC) status. In 2003, it became one of eight subregions of the Alentejo DOC. Its name may still be indicated together with that of Alentejo, as Alentejo-Reguengos. (reflects situation as of July 31, 2009) The region is bordered by the Redondo subregion to the north and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redondo Wine
Redondo is a Portuguese wine region centered on the Redondo municipality in the Alentejo region. The region was initially an '' Indicação de Proveniencia Regulamentada'' (IPR) region, then elevated to '' Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC) status. In 2003, it became one of eight subregions of the Alentejo DOC. Its name may still be indicated together with that of Alentejo, as Alentejo-Redondo. (reflects situation as of July 31, 2009) The region is bordered by the Borba subregion to the northeast, the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
