The rolling hills along the Atlantic coast north of Lisbon shelter one of Portugal’s most productive and diverse wine regions. Close to the coast, the vineyards experience a strong Atlantic influence, producing light wines with low alcohol levels, while further inland, protected by mountains, the climate becomes more Mediterranean.

La région viticole de Lisboa se compose de neuf The Lisboa wine region is made up of nine appellations, divided into three zones: south (Bucelas, Colares, Carcavelos), center (Alenquer, Arruda, Lourinhã, Óbidos, Torres Vedras), and north (Encostas d’Aire). , réparties en trois zones : au sud (Bucelas, Colares, Carcavelos), au centre (Alenquer, Arruda, Lourinhã, Óbidos, Torres Vedras) et au nord (Encostas d’Aire).

Among these, Bucelas stands out for its fresh and long white wines, dominated by the Arinto grape. Colares is unique with its Ramisco vines planted on coastal sands. Carcavelos, meanwhile, has almost vanished under the real estate pressure from Lisbon.

The main white grape varieties are Arinto, Fernão Pires, Malvasia, Seara-Nova, and Vital; for reds, Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Castelão, Tinta Miúda, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira, as well as international varieties like Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah.

Sub-regions:

06: Arruda

07: Colares

08: Carcavelos

09: Bucelas

01: Encostas de Aire

02: Lourinhã

03: Óbidos

04: Torres Vedras

05: Alenquer