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

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 ...

and to the east by

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 ...

. The region has been historically known for its

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production but has been expanding its table wine production in recent years.T. Stevenson ''"The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia"'' pg 332 Dorling Kindersley 2005

Grapes

The principal grapes of the Lagoa region include

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and Periquita.

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Grapes

See also

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