Winemaking in Portugal has a rich tradition as it goes back as far as the 6th century B.C. Traditional varietals were made for centuries and, in the 12th and 13th centuries, additional varietals were introduced from other areas in Europe. The 20th century provided new techniques for winemakers and virtually every area in Portugal became involved in winemaking.

Portugal has a large array of native varietals, producing an abundant variety of different wines. The wide array of Portuguese grape varietals contributes as significantly as the soil and climate to wine differentiation, producing distinctive wines from the Northern regions to the Madeira Islands, and from Algarve to the Azores.

Enjoy an evening tasting some of Portugal’s better know varietals. All paired with food to enhance their flavour.