The best wines of Portugal

Discover the best wines of Portugal as well as the best winemakers of Portugal and estates of Portugal to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Portugal and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines by regions >Portugal

Top wines of Portugal by region

Looking for a good wine of Portugal among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Portugal. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Portugal with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Portugal

See the top 100 best red wines of Portugal

Want to buy a red wine of Portugal cheap or sell a red wine of Portugal at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Portugal

Red wines from the region of Portugal go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of meat and goat pie, pasta with neapolitan sauce and mushrooms or sri lankan lamb rolls (mutton rolls).

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Portugal

On the nose the red wine of the region of Portugal. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or black cherries and sometimes also flavors of cocoa, eucalyptus or prune. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Portugal. is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

The best vintages in red wine of Portugal

  • 1964With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1981With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1982With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.79/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.79/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.77/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Portugal

  • Touriga Nacional
  • Touriga Franca
  • Tinta Roriz
  • Tinto Cao
  • Tinta Amarela
  • Alicante Bouschet

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Portugal

A wine route planned in the region of Portugal? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Portugal.

Discovering the wine region of Portugal

Portugal has undergone something of a wine revolution over the past two decades, modernizing its winemaking technologies, styles and attitudes. This archetypal Old World country has Long been famous for its fortified wines (Port and Madeira) and its light, tangy Vinho Verde. But it is now attracting much attention for its New wave of Rich, ripe table wines, especially the reds of the Douro Valley. Portugal's place in the wine world is arguably more about its cork production than its wine, but that largely depends on which period of history you choose.

In the 18th century, when England's supply of French wine was threatened by deteriorating international relations, the Portuguese Vineyard proved more than capable of Filling the void. It was only in the 20th century, when international demand for Portuguese wines dwindled to almost nothing, that Portugal took the lead in world cork production. In the 21st century, the Portuguese cork industry is struggling (due to the increasing popularity of plastic stoppers and metal screw caps), but the country's wines are on the rise again, led by the Dry reds of the Douro and Dao. Portugal's many grape varieties and their countless regional synonyms are the bane of ampelographers.

Some are endemic to Portugal (e. g. Touriga Nacional), while others are shared with neighboring Spain (e. g.

Great white wines of Portugal

See the top 100 best white wines of Portugal

Want to buy a white wine of Portugal cheap or sell a white wine of Portugal at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Portugal

White wines from the region of Portugal go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, pork or shellfish such as recipes of cannelloni with parma ham, meatloaf with lovage (perpetual celery) or spanish seafood paella.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Portugal

On the nose the white wine of the region of Portugal. often reveals types of flavors of cream, honeysuckle or floral and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, peach or earthy. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Portugal. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Portugal

  • 1991With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.55/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Portugal

  • Encruzado
  • Arinto de Bucelas
  • Rabigato
  • Verdelho
  • Viosinho
  • Codega de Larinho

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Portugal

A wine route planned in the region of Portugal? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Portugal.

Discover the grape variety: Sercial

Portuguese, an ancient grape variety cultivated in particular in the Minho region and on the island of Madeira. It should not be confused with the cerceal branco and cerceal du Dâo, which are also related to the ramisco, trincadeira from Alentejo, alvarelhâo from Douro, etc. The Sercial can be found in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Crimea, Russia, Argentina, South Africa, ... little known in France.

Great sparkling wines of Portugal

See the top 100 best sparkling wines of Portugal

Want to buy a sparkling wine of Portugal cheap or sell a sparkling wine of Portugal at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Portugal

Sparkling wines from the region of Portugal go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal tagine with artichokes and lemons, ideas for savoury pancake toppings or marinated duck with honey and five spices.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Portugal

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Portugal. often reveals types of flavors of cream, blueberry or plum and sometimes also flavors of brioche, non oak or microbio.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Portugal

  • 2006With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.32/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.31/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.25/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Portugal

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Arinto de Bucelas
  • Touriga Nacional
  • Baga
  • Maria Gomes

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Portugal

A wine route planned in the region of Portugal? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Portugal.

The word of the wine: Effervescent

Any wine loaded with CO2 (carbon dioxide), which is revealed in the form of bubbles, reinforcing the freshness effect in the mouth. This gas production is the result of what is called the second fermentation in the bottle. It occurs in champagnes and sparkling wines such as crémants.

Great pink wines of Portugal

See the top 100 best pink wines of Portugal

Want to buy a pink wine of Portugal cheap or sell a pink wine of Portugal at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Portugal

Pink wines from the region of Portugal go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal shank with mushrooms, stuffed squid in the sétoise sauce or duck baeckeoffe with christmas spices and dried fruits.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Portugal

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Portugal. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, raspberry or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, black fruit or oak.

The best vintages in pink wine of Portugal

  • 1998With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Portugal

  • Moscatel Roxo
  • Touriga Nacional
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Espadeiro
  • Pinot Noir
  • Aragonez

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Portugal

A wine route planned in the region of Portugal? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Portugal.

Discover the grape variety: Tinto cão

- Origin : Most certainly from the north of Portugal, it is a very old grape variety, present for a very long time in the Douro Valley where it is very often associated with other grape varieties to produce the famous Port. It can also be found in the United States (California, etc.), Australia, Spain, Mexico, etc.

Great sweet wines of Portugal

See the top 100 best sweet wines of Portugal

Want to buy a sweet wine of Portugal cheap or sell a sweet wine of Portugal at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Portugal

Sweet wines from the region of Portugal go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, blue cheese or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of chocolate fondant, endive-pear-fatty-liver-blue salad bowl or basil and cherry tomato clafoutis.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Portugal

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Portugal. often reveals types of flavors of peach, almonds or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, tropical fruit or brown sugar. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Portugal. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Portugal

  • 1954With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 1993With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1985With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1992With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1988With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.48/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Portugal

  • Moscatel Roxo
  • Trousseau
  • Fernao Pires
  • Malvasia
  • Ramisco
  • Petit Manseng

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Portugal

A wine route planned in the region of Portugal? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Portugal.

The word of the wine: Barrel

A wooden barrel made of oak that varies in size depending on the region and is used to age wines. Some white wines are vinified and aged in barrels.

Great natural sweet wines of Portugal

See the top 100 best natural sweet wines of Portugal

Want to buy a natural-sweet wine of Portugal cheap or sell a natural-sweet wine of Portugal at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Portugal

Natural sweet wines from the region of Portugal go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or sweet desserts such as recipes of beef fashion, savoury endive puff pastry or yoghurt cake.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Portugal

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Portugal. often reveals types of flavors of caramel, clove or balsamic and sometimes also flavors of banana, marzipan or dried apricot. In the mouth the natural sweet wine of the region of Portugal. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Portugal

  • 1863With an average score of 5.00/5
  • 1978With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 1972With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1961With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.80/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Portugal

  • Touriga Nacional
  • Tinta Roriz
  • Touriga Franca
  • Tinto Cao
  • Tinta Barroca
  • Gouveio

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Portugal

A wine route planned in the region of Portugal? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Portugal.

Discover the grape variety: Petit Manseng

Petit Manseng is a white grape variety of Pyrenean origin. Its small berries have a hard, well-ventilated skin, which allows Petit Manseng to resist grey rot. On the other hand, this variety is very sensitive to noble rot, which concentrates the aromas and makes it possible to produce remarkable sweet wines with flavours of exotic fruits, grapefruit, honey, gingerbread, etc. Rich in alcohol and acidity, these wines are very well balanced and very fine. petit manseng also produces fruity dry white wines. It is also used in the AOC Béarn, Jurançon, Pacherenc-du-Vic-Bilh, Tursan...

News from the vineyard of Portugal

Symington Family Estates unveils €12m Douro winery design

With a production capacity of 691,000 litres, the Quinta do Ataíde winery in the Vilariça Valley will be exclusively used for unfortified wine production. The investment sum is triple the amount initially estimated back in 2018, and the winery is a key part of the company’s strategy to double premium unfortified wine sales by 2030. ‘Since the original plans were announced, we have decided to significantly increase the size of the facility as a result of our confidence in the growing demand ...

Decanter’s Regional Editors pick out their top wines for Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC

In the first part of this series, see the wines that the Decanter editorial team is most excited about tasting at the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC on Saturday 18th June 2022. Amy Wislocki – Decanter Magazine Editor Cape Landing Blackwood Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River 2019 At the end of every year at Decanter, we organise a ‘Wines of the Year‘ tasting. We ask our key contributors and editorial staff to pick out the wines that most impressed them during the year just gon ...

Andrew Jefford: ‘I urge every reader to enjoy wine thoughtfully’

I first contributed to Decanter back in November 1988; the hundreds of columns and articles I’ve written since constitute a journey of discovery. I squirm, though, if I’m described as a ‘wine expert’. Whatever wine knowledge we acquire quickly cools, congeals and crusts over, like custard or gravy, as the years pass. The wine world expands at a clip. Every vintage rewrites history. It’s the chance to share discoveries – not just about wines, but about people, places and the act of drinking itsel ...

Discover other regions and appellation of Portugal