Portuguesse wines

Portuguese wines are renowned for their unique diversity, rich flavours and long winemaking tradition. From the famous Port from the Douro Valley to the fresh and fruity wines from the Vinho Verde region, each bottle tells the story of the region, the climate and the dedication of the winemakers. With over 250 indigenous grape varieties, Portugal offers authentic wines that delight connoisseurs around the world. Discover the taste of Portugal and experience the highest quality in every sip.

Portuguese wine was mostly introduced by the Romans and other ancient Mediterranean peoples who traded with the local coastal population, especially in the south. In the pre-Roman times of Galicia-Lusitania, the natives drank only beer and were not familiar with winemaking. Portugal began exporting its wines to Rome during the Roman Empire. Modern exports developed with the trade to England following the Treaty of Methuen in 1703. From this trade, a wide variety of wines began to be grown in Portugal. And in 1758, under the leadership of the Marquis of Pombal, one of the world's first wine-growing regions, the Região Demarcada do Douro, was founded in the Douro Valley. Portugal has two wine regions protected by UNESCO as World Heritage: the Douro Valley Wine Region (Douro Vinhateiro) and the Pico Island Wine Region (Ilha do Pico Vinhateira). Portugal has many different local varieties that produce a very wide range of different wines with a distinctive personality.