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  • 14 Wine Regions
  • Soil: schist yields robust Touriga Nacional wines; in Alentejo, clay and granite produce full-bodied Tempranillo, while Vinho Verde’s granite soils craft fresh, mineral-driven Alvarinho.

  • Topography: steep terraces (100-700 m) deliver intense Touriga Nacional; Alentejo’s sunny hills (200-500 m) support Tempranillo. Vinho Verde’s low, hilly terrain produces fresh Alvarinho, while coastal Setúbal benefits from maritime influence.

  • Climate: shaped by 37°N-42°N, creating diverse conditions. Douro (41°N) has a continental climate, yielding intense Touriga Nacional. Alentejo (38°N) features a warm Mediterranean climate, ideal for fruity Tempranillo. Vinho Verde (41°-42°N) enjoys an oceanic climate, perfect for fresh Alvarinho.

vinho verde

Setubal & Evora