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Portugal

Known for Port wine and the Douro Valley, with a rich tradition of indigenous grape varieties and the DOC classification.

5 Appellations
5 Regions
4 Classifications

Appellation Map

5 appellations in 5 regions

Portuguese DOC/DOP System

Portugal's system protects traditional regions like Douro (Port) and Madeira. The Vinho Regional level allows more winemaking freedom.

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DOP Protected designation of origin
DOC Controlled origin designation
VR Regional wine with flexibility
Vinho Basic Portuguese wine
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5 appellations
Portuguese DOC system

Bairrada

Beira Atlântica

Portuguese Atlantic-influenced region producing distinctive Baga-based red wines and traditional method sparkling wines from clay-limestone soils

Baga (primary red), Touriga Nacional, Maria Gomes (Fernão Pires) +3
Portuguese DOC with sub-regional designations

Dão

Beira Interior

Portugal's premier highland wine region producing elegant red wines from Touriga Nacional and fresh whites from indigenous varieties in a granite mountain terroir

Touriga Nacional, Jaen (Mencía), Alfrocheiro +4
Portuguese DOC with sub-regional designations

Douro

Norte

Portugal's dramatic mountain wine region producing powerful red wines and white wines from the same terraced vineyards famous for Port

[Touriga Nacional](/grapes/touriga-nacional), Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz ([Tempranillo](/grapes/tempranillo)) +5
DOP (Denominação de Origem Protegida)

Madeira DOP

Madeira Island
Sercial, Verdelho, Boal +2
DOC with nine sub-regional designations

Vinho Verde

Minho

Portugal's largest wine region in the northwest Minho area, producing distinctive fresh, aromatic white wines from indigenous grape varieties

[Alvarinho](/grapes/albarino), Loureiro, Arinto (Pedernã) +6