Algarve is a Portuguese wine region covering the same areas as its namesake region. The region is classified as a '' Vinho Regional'' (VR), a designation similar to a

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'' vin de pays'' region. Located on the southern coast of

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, the region's

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industry is driven by the local

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economy with very few wines being exported.T. Stevenson ''"The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia"'' pg 329-333 Dorling Kindersley 2005

Wine regions

Within the Algarve region there are 4 major wine regions. Listed from west to east, these are: *

Lagos DOC Lagos is a Portuguese wine region centered on the Lagos municipality in the Algarve region. The region has Portugal's highest wine classification as a '' Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC). Located on the southwestern corner of Algarve, the ...

Portimão DOC Portimão is a Portuguese wine region centered on the Portimão municipality in the Algarve region. The region has Portugal's highest wine classification as a '' Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC). The region is bordered by the Lagoa DOC to ...

Lagoa DOC Lagoa is a Portuguese wine region centered on the Lagoa municipality in the Algarve region. The region has Portugal's highest wine classification as a '' Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC). The region is bordered to the west by the Portim� ...

Tavira DOC Tavira is a Portuguese wine region centered on the Tavira Municipality in the Algarve region. The region has Portugal's highest wine classification as a '' Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC). Extending to the Spanish border, the region is fl ...

Grapes

The principle grapes of the Algarve region includes Arinto, Baga, Castelao Nacional, Fernao Pires, Periquita,

Rabo de Ovelha Rabo de Ovelha (Portuguese for "Sheep's tail") is white Portuguese wine grape variety that is grown all over Portugal. It should not be confused with the red Rabo de Anho grape variety that is found in the Vinho Verde region. Rabo de Ovelha is an a ...

Tinta Amarela Tinta Amarela or Trincadeira is a red wine grape that is commonly used in Port wine production. The grape is noted for its dark coloring. Its use in the Douro region has been increasing in recent years. The vine is susceptible to rot and perform ...

Trincadeira das Pratas Tinta Amarela or Trincadeira is a red wine grape that is commonly used in Port wine production. The grape is noted for its dark coloring. Its use in the Douro region has been increasing in recent years. The vine is susceptible to rot and perform ...

Ugni blanc Trebbiano is an Italian wine grape, one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world. It gives good yields, but tends to yield undistinguished wine. It can be fresh and fruity, but does not keep long. Also known as ugni blanc, it h ...

and Vital.

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