Lagos, Portugal as a Wine Region
Country: Portugal
Portugal as a Wine Country
Capital: Lisbon
Currency: Euro
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The country best known for Port, Madeira and corks is often overlooked when consumers think of red and white still wines – but take note! The table wines of the region have improved dramatically in the past few decades. The winemaking areas trickle down the country's narrow shape, bordered by the Atlantic on the west and Spain on the east.
Notable Facts
Furthest to the north lies the region Minho, which produces the slightly spritzy white wine, Vinho Verde. Translated, it means green wine, not because the wine is green, but because it is meant to be drunk in its youth. Vinho Verde is a light, refreshing wine, low in alcohol and with a slight spritz. It can be made with a number of grapes, but the best whites are made with Alvarinho (yep, same as Spain's Albarino). Red Vinho Verde exists too, but not on the export market. For other red table wines, the three most common regions are the Douro, Dao, Bairrada and Alentejo.
In the Douro, home of Port, red wines are made from a few grape varieties including the primary port grape, Touriga Nacional as well as Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo). Still red wines from the area are good quality and contain fruity, spicy notes. The Dao and Bairrida areas use Port grapes and the local tempranillo and make high quality, good value red wines. Bairrida also makes a few sparklers. Alentejo is a super big and super hot region in the south of Portugal making reds and whites.
Wineries in Lagos
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| Bodega Del Fin Del Mundo Winery in Lagos, Portugal |
Hotels on map
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| The View The View is a cliff top sanctuary consisting of village houses overlooking the charming.. | 86.00 |
| Belver Porto Dona Maria Golf & Resort Set on a cliff top, in a site of 285,000 square metres, this private resort was inspire.. | 48.00 |
| GOODFEELING HOSTEL The Goodfeeling is located on the limits of the natural park Southeastern alentejano an.. | 74.00 |
| Quinta da Encosta Velha Quinta da Encosta Velha is the Vigia Groups latest golf and leisure village. Situated w.. | 71.00 |
| Hotel CRISTAL Places of interest Algar Seco, impressive natural rock formations which form authentic .. | 51.00 |
| ROCHA BRAVA Located on a cliff top Rocha Brava is just 3 kms east of Carvoeiro, a charming fishing .. | 27.00 |
| Hotel Tivoli Carvoeiro In Portugal, Algarve, close to the picturesque village of Carvoeiro and nestling within.. | 48.00 |
| Aqualuz Suite Hotel Apartamentos Aqualuz features a welcoming and family atmosphere in one of Algarves most beautiful an.. | 46.00 |
| Casa da Moura Casa da Moura was built from an existing one using all the front parts of the building .. | 45.00 |
| Hotel Apartamento Solférias At the Solfrias ApartHotel, guests will be able to enjoy a relaxing holiday, in a tranq.. | 32.00 |
| Hotel Tivoli Lagos Welcome to the Tivoli Lagos hotel, a great holiday hotel for the family or as a peacefu.. | 41.00 |
| Quinta dos Caracois Quinta dos Caracois is a small holiday complex with family management. With very attrac.. | 46.00 |
| Monte Santo Putting you and your family first. Thats the promise of Monte Santo Resort, where you w.. | 83.00 |
| Vale d´El Rei Suite & Village Resort Vale dEl Rei is one of those places where the simplicity, comfort and tranquillity make.. | 65.00 |
| Hotel Santa Catarina Algarve Situated only a short walk from Praia da Rocha, this centrally located hotel combines t.. | 32.00 |
| Hotel Oriental Leaning over the golden sands of Praia da Rocha, with stunning views of the Atlantic Oc.. | 176.00 |
| Algarve Casino Hotel Blend a colourful casino with views over the still, blue ocean and golden sand of Praia.. | 54.00 |
| Hotel Carvoeiro Sol The Hotel Carvoeiro Sol is the perfect holiday destination. Situated in the heart of th.. | 27.00 |
| Luna Alvor Village In a privileged location, close to the famous Ria and Alvor beach, this modern hotel pr.. | 69.00 |
| Portas do Sol da Bemposta The ideal choice for a relaxing family style holiday, with a quiet and tranquil locatio.. | 26.00 |
| Globo The hotel Globo has been completely renovated, being a small boutique style hotel locat.. | 32.00 |
| VILABRANCA APARTMENTS The Vilabranca Apartments are set in 11 acres of landscape,just out of the Old Town of .. | 44.00 |
| Boca do Rio Resort Boca do Rio is a complete resort, offering everything to make your holiday a real pleas.. | 51.00 |
| Hotel Marina Portimao Located in the Algarve, in the broad estuary of the river from which it took its name, .. | 52.00 |
| Hotel Avenida Praia Hotel Avenida Praia Portimao Algarve is located in the heart of the very popular and co.. | 83.00 |
