Nestled in the western Iberian Peninsula, Lisbon is a stunningly beautiful city with a rich history and culture. It is the capital of Portugal, a country renowned for its delicious wines. With its unique topography and climate, Lisbon is home to some of the world's most sought-after wines. The Lisboa wine region is made up of nine denominations of origin in Portugal. It is one of the rising star of Portuguese wine regions.
The main white grapes are Arinto, Fernão Pires, Malvasia, Seara-Nova and Vital; the red grapes are Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Castelão, Tinta Miúda, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional and Trincadeira, as well as international varieties such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Wines from coastal areas have low alcoholic concentrations and lightness, while Bucelas has a distinctive style for its white wines with Arinto dominating. Colares has vineyards of the Ramisco variety planted by the sea, on loose sandy soils.
The Lisbon region is home to over 30 grape varieties, including some that are unique to the area, such as Arinto and Fernão Pires.