Portuguese wine

Portuguese wine is having a real moment, and the best wine routes in Portugal put you close to that energy. Wine tourism here means slow weekends on the river, drives through cork forests and evenings in small towns where the local taverna still knows every regular.

When people talk about green wine in Portugal, they mean Vinho Verde, not some weirdly coloured drink. It is one of the most easy‑going, affordable styles around, especially in the north and around the ciy of Porto.

European Wine City 2026 is the title given to highlight one region’s wine, culture and tourism in Europe for a full year. In 2026, the spotlight goes to a rural area in Portugal that is still very much off the mainstream tourist trail.

Portugal has taken the top spot in one of the wine world’s most closely watched rankings, with a Portuguese estate named the world’s best wine producer in 2025.

Getting to grips with Portuguese wine is a fantastic way to understand the country itself. And while many people first think of Port from the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley, that’s only scratching the surface.

Nestled in the northern part of Portugal, the Douro Valley is a region renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and exceptional wines.

The Douro region in Portugal, or the “Enchanted Valley” as it is known, has incredible sights, amazing vineyards and wonderful “quintas” where you can relax, enjoy some delicious wine and food, and learn more about the area.

The Douro region has been chosen, in Brussels, as European City of Wine 2023, an achievement considered "a great and deserved prize for the region" by the mayor of Peso da Régua, José Manuel Gonçalves.

All over the world, it is becoming increasingly common to associate Portugal with gastronomy and the wines and liqueurs that make it famous. We are talking about the traditional cod dishes, the custard tarts, the unmistakable Port wine.

SISAB 2020 When: 2nd - 4th March 2020 Where: Altice Arena, Lisbon Website: sisab.pt Between the 2nd and the 4th of March 2020, SISAB Portugal 2019 (Salão Internacional do Setor Alimentar e Bebidas), an international trade show and exhibition of Portuguese wine and foo

If you really want to embrace a true Portuguese lifestyle, your days must start with a trip to the nearest pastelaria.

Standing proudly on Porto’s riverside is the latest addition to the cultural life of the city, an experience that pays homage to the main symbol of the region.

You’re invited to take a virtual tour of the vineyards and specialty wines of the Iberian Peninsula. Vineyards by Christie’s International Real Estate is a programme that brings together experts and specialists in wine who know the premium properties and the best spots where for wine production

More and more property buyers have been purchasing a surprising new kind of typology – vineyards.

According to a report presented by CNN, "Portugal is the best kept foodie secret in Europe" and it gives 10 reasons proving it.