Sun-baked plains, cork forests and soft, ripe reds.
Southern Portugal's vast rolling plains are hot and dry, dotted with cork oaks. Alentejo makes approachable, fruit-forward reds from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet — and still keeps the Roman tradition of fermenting wine in clay talhas.
Country
Portugal
Climate
Hot and dry
Key grapes
Tempranillo, Touriga Nacional
Areas to know
4
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Reguengos
Historic heartland
Borba
Marble-rich soils
Portalegre
Cooler mountain vineyards
Vinho de Talha
Ancient clay-pot winemaking
Local classics and safe bets.
Say it at the table
“Alentejo reds are ripe, smooth and generous — sunny Portuguese wine at a great price.”
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