Algarve VR
Algarve is a Portuguese wine region covering the same areas as its namesake region. The region is classified as a Vinho Regional (VR), a designation similar to a French vin de pays region. Located on the southern coast of Portugal, the region's wine industry is driven by the local tourist economy with very few wines being exported.[1]
Wine regions
[edit]Within the Algarve region there are 4 major wine regions. Listed from west to east, these are:[1]
- Lagos DOC
- Portimão DOC
- Lagoa DOC
- Tavira DOC
Grapes
[edit]The principle grapes of the Algarve region includes Arinto, Baga, Castelao Nacional, Fernao Pires, Periquita, Rabo de Ovelha, Tinta Amarela, Trincadeira das Pratas, Ugni blanc and Vital.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 T. Stevenson "The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia" pg 329-333 Dorling Kindersley 2005 ISBN 0-7566-1324-8