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
Portugal, the region's
wine industry is driven by the local
tourist 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:
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 Portimà ...
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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,
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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
See also
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List of Portuguese wine regions
References
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Wine regions of Portugal