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Portugal’s Principal Wine Regions: Minho and Douro

Published/Revised June 11, 2014 By Jen Westmoreland Bouchard This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

Portugal’s Principal Wine Regions: Minho and Douro

 When one hears the words “European wine,” typically French Cabernet and Italian Lambrusco, or perhaps German Gewürztraminer, come to mind. Though Portuguese wines have become increasingly popular in American restaurants (especially the Vinho Verde varietal, and Port has made a resurgence in popularity), tourists often envision Portuguese wines as subprime to their French and Italian ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Southern Europe, Portugal Tagged With: wine regions, Minho, Douro

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