Algarve

Better known for beaches than wine, the south coast has a growing number of small estates. The local red grape Negra Mole gives pale, savoury reds and rosés; Síria (here called Crato Branco) and Arinto make the whites.

Did you knowNegra Mole’s pale colour once got it dismissed. Some producers now bottle it from very old vines as a light, Pinot-like red.

Red grapes

Negra Mole

White grapes

Arinto Síria

Wines from Algarve

Portuguese Rosé

Rosé

Rosado

Portugal introduced much of the world to rosé after the Second World War through lightly sparkling, off-dry brands such as Mateus and Lancers. Today most Portuguese rosé is dry and crisp, often from Touriga Nacional or Baga.

Producers

Morgado do Quintão

Lagoa · Algarve

A family estate working with very old Negra Mole and Crato Branco vines, making light, honest Algarve wines.