PORTUGAL
Portugal is one of the most aspiring wine-growing countries in the world. The wine industry in Portugal goes back to the 13th Century. The wine industry in Portugal is characterized by contradictions. While in the interior still prevail heavy, tannic red wines and port wine come from the cool climate of the North Atlantic light wines like Vinho Verde. Today there are five wine-growing areas in Portugal with over 40 quality wine-growing regions, including 26 with DOC status.
Portugal has a large number of independent varieties. The most important white grape varieties are inter alia Alvarinho, Arinto, or Encruzado, Fernao. The most important Red: Aragonze, Baga, Bastardo, Negra Mole, Periquita or Touriga.
Vineyard area: 250 000 ha
Wine production / year: 10 million hectoliters
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