The Tejo region

Located in the heart of Portugal, near Lisbon, the Tejo region is rich in historical heritage, with its Roman ruins, Gothic castles, and medieval villages. Known as the land of vineyards, olive groves, cork oak forests, and the famous Lusitano horses, Tejo is one of the oldest wine regions in the country, with vineyards that have been present since Roman times.

Since 2009, the designation "Tejo" pays tribute to the river that shapes its landscape, climate, and terroirs. The river creates three distinct wine regions:

• District (in the north): hills and plains rich in clay-limestone and schist soils.
• Charneca (to the south): flat and dry area, with poor sandy soils, producing more concentrated grapes.
• Field (along the river): more temperate climate, alluvial soils, producing fresh and fruity wines.

The local red grape varieties include the powerful Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira, Castelão, and Aragonês. For the whites, Fernão Pires, Arinto, Alvarinho, and Verdelho offer aromatic and refreshing wines. Thanks to the diversity of soils and the warm climate, these grape varieties maintain a lovely natural acidity and produce balanced and expressive wines.

The region is also distinguished by its unique traditions: foot treading, community grape harvesting, and the use of local cork for corks. Today, the producers of Tejo combine heritage and innovation to create modern, accessible, and high-quality wines that reflect the passion and terroir of this iconic region of Portugal.

01: Tomar

02: Santarém

03: Chamusca

04: Cartaxo

Sub-regions:

05: Almeirim

06: Coruche