Algarve Region

Wine from Algarve Region comes out of Portugal, where it sits as a wine region.

The signature grape is Castelão, backed by Touriga Nacional, Tinta Negra Mole, Syrah and Arinto, plus one more.

The ground underneath is clay, limestone and sand.

The climate is mediterranean, running maritime.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal and mountains.

Red wine, dry white wine and rosé wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows high in alcohol, produced using regional red varieties and fresh and fruity.

Labels here fall under the DOC and the Vinho Regional.

Inside it sit Lagos, Portimão, Lagoa and Tavira.

At the table these bottles work with grilled seafood, spicy dishes, roast meats and pasta with rich sauces.

Serve chilled.

In the glass.

Red: High in alcohol.

Rosé: Produced using regional red varieties, Fresh and fruity.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• DOC
• Vinho Regional

Bottles to look for.

• Arvad Branco, Vinho Regional Algarve, Portugal
• Arvad Negra Mole Rose, Vinho Regional Algarve, Portugal
• Arvad Negra Mole Tinto, Vinho Regional Algarve, Portugal
• Casa Santos Lima 'Rabo de Gala' Reserva, Algarve, Portugal
• Casa Santos Lima Al-Ria, Vinho Regional Algarve, Portugal
• Joao Clara 'As Claras' Branco, Vinho Regional Algarve, Portugal
• Joao Clara Negra Mole, Vinho Regional Algarve, Portugal
• Joao Clara Reserva, Algarve, Portugal

At the table.

• Grilled seafood
• Spicy dishes
• Roast meats
• Pasta with rich sauces

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Algarve Region: common questions

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