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 region is bordered to the east by the
Portimão DOC
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Grapes
The principle grapes of the Lagos region includes
Boal
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,
Negra Mole
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and
Periquita.
See also
*
List of Portuguese wine regions
References
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Wine regions of Portugal
Portuguese products with protected designation of origin
Lagos, Portugal