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Step 1
Be serious about wine. Portugal has an ancient history with wine that dates back to the Roman Empire. With so many regions in the country dedicated to so many different types of wine, a casual wine drinker will be overwhelmed quickly by the choices.
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Step 2
Find out which wines are made in what regions. Concentrate on a region based on existing taste for wines. Bucelas, for example are only white varieties of grapes, while the Dao are white and red varieties of grapes. There are also varying levels of sweetness based on the way the grapes were grown.
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Step 3
Learn the official designation of wines in Portugal. There are Table Wines, Regional Wines or wines with the Quality Wine Produced in a Specific Region (QWPSR) seal of approval. This may help in pinpointing a specific search if a certain type of wine is desired.
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Step 4
Visit the region. Wine is an industry and an art in Portugal. The full scope of what is available may only be determined by making a visit to area and seeing the sights and sounds in person. The history and flavor of this region will enhance the wine tasting experience.
Comments
xnunox said
on 11/29/2007 I agree totally with you! Portuguese whinemakers make very good wines. Although I’m not an expert in wines, I know a few things, and don’t miss a bottle of wine when having dinner with friends.
There’s a lot to choose from: Vinho Verde, Vinho do Douro, Vinho do Dão, Vinho das Beiras, Vinho da Bairrada, Vinho da Estremadura, Vinho do Ribatejo, Vinhos do Alentejo, only naming a few.
Beside choosing the region, you have to choose if you want it "Vinho Branco" (white wine) or "Vinho Tinto" (red wine), according to what kind of dish you are having. Vinho Branco for fish, Vinho Tinto for red meat. Normally, when choosing a wine to buy I have a simple rule; if I don’t know the wine already, if it costs at least 7.5Euro, most certainly is a good wine.
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