Lisbon Wine Region | Wines of Lisbon
In the Lisbon region, a region with a long history in national viticulture, the vineyard area consists of traditional Portuguese grape varieties and the most famous international grape varieties. A huge variety of wines is produced here, made possible by the diversity of reliefs and micro climates concentrated in small areas of the region.
The Lisbon wine region is one of the most productive in Portugal. The vineyards are very influenced by the sea and the winds because they are so close to the Atlantic coast, but there are also vineyards planted further inland, protected by mountains.
The Lisbon region, formerly known as Estremadura, is located northwest of Lisbon in an area of about 40 km. The climate is temperate due to the Atlantic influence. Summers are cool and winters are mild, although the areas furthest from the sea are a little cooler.
This region has good conditions for producing quality wines, however, about fifteen years ago the Lisbon region was essentially known for producing wine in high quantity and of low quality. Thus, a restructuring process began in the vineyards and wineries.
Probably the most important restructuring took place in the vineyards, since the new varieties planted were chosen according to their production in quality and not in quantity.
Today, wines from the Lisbon Region are known for their good quality / price ratio.
With a vineyard area of approximately 18 thousand hectares, the region has 9 Denominations of Controlled Origin (DOC): Alenquer, Arruda, Bucelas, Carcavelos, Colares, Encostas d’Aire, Lourinhã, Óbidos and Torres Vedras. It also has the homonymous Protected Geographical Indication (IGP), which translates into the Regional wine Lisboa.
To better understand, we will explain the appellations of origin.
- DOC – Controlled Denomination of Origin
This is the appellation system used to certify Portuguese wines, cheeses, butters and other agricultural products.
Let us reveal some examples of wines from this appellation.
DOC ÓBIDOS
Grape varieties: Syrah, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional
This red wine has marked aromas of blackberry and red currant, with notes of coffee in harmony with nuances of cloves and black pepper, all in balance with your body and freshness.
DOC Alenquer
Grape Varieties: Vital
Empathy, a word of Greek origin that means “Passion, state of emotion”. This wine, made from the Vital grape variety, results from the partnership of Adega Cooperativa da Labrugeira, the Alenquer City Council and the National Institute of Agricultural and Veterinary Research and from the empathy for the valorization and promotion of the traditional indigenous varieties of the Alenquer region.
DOC ÓBIDOS
Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Pinot Noir
Quinta Nogueira Reserva is a sumptuous and extremely elegant red wine from the Lisbon region. It is fresh, with fantastic mineral touches, such as moist soil and rock, showing extraordinarily the subtlety of the aromas of wild red fruits delicately flanked by aromas of vanilla, good woods and a very balanced acidity.
- IGP – Protected Geographical Indication
It is a classification or certification attributed to gastronomic or agricultural products traditionally produced in a region
Let us reveal some examples of wines from this appellation.
IGP LISBON
Grapes Varieties: Syrah, Castelão, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Aragonez
It is a regional red wine of intense color and very fruity aroma (cherry / cherry) with vanilla notes of oak in which it aged. The flavor balances with the aroma, with a strong structure framed by lightly toasted tannins. The finish is very long but smooth. An illustrious and sovereign tradition of tradition and dedication that has endured for more than 70 years.
IGP LISBOA
Grapes Varieties: Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Syrah and Touriga Nacional
The red wine Rotas de Portugal was produced through clay-soils with an influential climate of the Serra de Monte Junto, with a wind current from the Tagus River. The grapes of this wine underwent fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 25ºC, followed by malolactic fermentation. After this process, it was aged for 6 months in the bottle.
IGP LISBOA
Grapes Varieties: Syrah, Castelão, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Aragonez
Complex aroma of red fruits and spices. Its flavor is equivalent to the aroma, rich and full-bodied, with high-quality tannins with a long and velvety finish.
Would you like to get to know other regions of Portugal? Read this article – here – and be amazed at the quality that such a small country can give its wines!
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