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Why Choose/Drink Portuguese Wines?

Authentic and distinctive. Over 250+ grapes call Portugal their native home and the diversity of wines they can create are an endless adventure of discovery.


Rich history in quality winemaking. Portugal has been making wines since 2000 BC and part of our evolution and continued success is in our soil and climate. From sand to shale to influences from the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean to diverse microclimates and beyond, our vines have a variety of environments to create the ultimate expression in wine.

Great winemaking isn’t just in our past — is also our future. Our new generation of winemakers use traditional wine blending techniques to innovate the types of wines Portugal can offer — creating a new category of incredibly food-friendly wines that match a variety of international cuisines.


Don’t just take our word for it — Portuguese wines are recognized around the world for their quality and authenticity.


Jancis Robinson, in a 13 year tasting, ranked Portuguese red wines the highest.


According to research conducted at Prowein 2018 by the University of Geisenheim, Portugal ranks 1st as the most desired wine origin for international buyers to expand their future portfolio by 2021.


Portugal was elected for the third consecutive year as “Best Destination in the World” by the World Travel Awards and in total won 39 awards.


The wine region of Lisbon was considered by Wine Enthusiast one of the "10 Best Wine Travel Destinations 2019"


Forbes magazine elected the best wines of 2019 and that in its list there are three Portuguese wines in the first 12 places.

Information courtesy of Wines of Portugal

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