Though it\u2019s not widely known, Portugal is officially the 9th biggest wine making country in the world. As you\u2019re traveling the land, you\u2019ll be exposed to some of the top wines in the world, and you\u2019d do well to take every tasting opportunity that comes your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the best Portuguese wine<\/strong> names to look out for while visiting Portugal wineries<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Herdade do Rocim winery is situated in Cuba, southern Portugal. It\u2019s situated inland, where many of the wines are ages in amphorae and made very naturally with wild yeasts of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their reds supersede their whites, and they\u2019re known for character and light tannins. If you have the opportunity to visit the winery en route to the south coast of the country \u2014 do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Valle Pradinhos is a family owned winery in Portugal that was established back in 1913. They have since expanded their portfolio from reds and whites through to a premiere brandy range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The wines are erotic yet delicate, and wonderfully affordable no matter where you find yourself in Portugal. Their cabernet sauvignon grape is award winning, internationally. As are their riesling and gew\u00fcrztraminer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Old Portuguese wines don\u2019t go much further back than Quinta da Lapa. This is a 1700s winery set in Manique do Intendente, just outside of Lisbon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their bold, beautiful wines are always ready to drink and available at their estate. On the same property, there is a quaint 4 star hotel that is open year round. Wine tasting and winery tours are offered to all guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n D\u00e3o is a thriving wine region in Portugal, situated alongside the picturesque D\u00e3o river. Here, Cova do Frade is a successful winery that specializes in their range of reds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They make affordable wines that are easily palatable. No matter where in Portugal you find yourself you\u2019ll almost always be able to find a bottle or a glass of Cova do Frade on every menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Quinta Vale D. Maria is a winery in the north of Portugal, just east of Porto. Another wonderful day trip if you\u2019re looking for a wine tasting adventure not too far from home base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The winery itself is pristine and boasts glorious views in every direction. What makes their wines unique is that they are partially fermented in open stone lagars. If you tend to gravitate toward bold wines with licorice and black fruit notes, then look out for this brand when ordering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Discover some of the best wine tastings Porto<\/a> and our dedicated travel guide to the best things to do in Porto<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHerdade do Rocim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Valle Pradinhos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Quinta da Lapa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cova do Frade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Quinta Vale D. Maria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n