To start the year off right, there is nothing better than making room for discovery and straying from the beaten path. Without detracting from the classic Douro and Alentejo regions, we suggest looking at other Portuguese regions that are asserting themselves with identity, freshness, and authenticity. Here are some suggestions for emerging regions that invite new toasts, new stories and new experiences — a symbolic and inspiring way to welcome the new year.
Trás-os-Montes
The wines of Trás-os-Montes are distinguished by their authenticity and character, the result of an extreme and unspoilt territory. These are wines with a strong identity, where tradition, indigenous grape varieties and natural freshness come together in a surprising way.
Beira Interior
The wines of Beira Interior stand out for their freshness and elegance, provided by the altitude, revealing an authentic profile where minerality and the expression of the grape varieties take centre stage.
Lisbon
The Lisbon region has lesser-known sub-regions such as Colares, famous for its sandy soil vineyards and very distinctive wines — a true oenological ‘secret’ just a stone's throw from the capital.
Távora-Varosa
The smallest demarcated region in Portugal, specialising in high-quality sparkling wines. They are renowned for their precision and freshness, reflecting altitude, rigour and a distinctly elegant character.
Algarve
Algarve wines reveal a sunny, Mediterranean profile, where the influence of the sea brings balance and freshness to a region that is increasingly asserting itself through its diversity and modernity.
