{"id":17048,"date":"2019-03-22T13:30:39","date_gmt":"2019-03-22T13:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourlisbonfoodtours.com\/?p=2625"},"modified":"2025-03-17T15:59:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T15:59:26","slug":"portuguese-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/portuguese-wine\/","title":{"rendered":"Portuguese Wine Guide: 14 Wine Regions & Top Wineries"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you think of wine, Portugal doesn’t always spring to mind. But trust us, Portugal is a wine lover’s paradise<\/strong>. For a long time, this country flew under the radar of tourists, and so did its wine. By now, you’ve probably heard of Port wine, but what about Madeira wine, vinho verde<\/em>, or Moscatel<\/em>? 

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From light vinho verde<\/em> to tawny port, Portugal offers a world of amazing sips.<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The best part? You don’t have to spend a fortune to get a reasonable bottle of wine here (some can cost less than €5)! So, whether you’re browsing through the wine list at a restaurant or your local supermarket, we’ll guide you through everything you need to know about Portuguese wine.<\/p>

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Are you new to Portuguese wine? We’ve created this guide to Portuguese wine<\/strong> so you know all about the wine regions, the varieties, and how to order like a local.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>

How to order wine in Portugal<\/h2>

Get the wine list<\/h3>

Depending on where you go, the list of wines might be on the food menu. However, most restaurants will have a separate wine list. If they don’t give you one straight away, you can ask for it. In Portuguese, the wine list is Carta dos Vinhos<\/em>.<\/p>

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Some tascas will also have a vinho da casa, a cheap house wine which can be a hit or miss. It’s always worth a shot!<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Select your wine<\/h3>

Whether you’re in the mood for a red, a port, or a rosé, if you want to order like a local you need to know these words:<\/p>