{"id":17212,"date":"2019-12-06T10:00:31","date_gmt":"2019-12-06T10:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devourlisbonfoodtours.com\/?p=3402"},"modified":"2019-12-06T10:00:31","modified_gmt":"2019-12-06T10:00:31","slug":"how-to-read-portuguese-wine-label","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/how-to-read-portuguese-wine-label\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Read a Portuguese Wine Label in 6 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Got your eye on the wine shelf, but not sure what to grab? This guide will teach you how to read a Portuguese wine label so you can get home faster and pour yourself a glass.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For some people, Portuguese wine<\/a> is still unknown territory. There are around 14 wine regions in Portugal and more than 200 native grape varieties, not to mention unique fortified drinks like Port and moscatel. With all this choice, it\u2019s hard not to feel overwhelmed when you jump into a local wine shop<\/a> or the duty-free on your way home.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re considering buying a bottle of Portuguese wine or want to decipher the one you just ordered at a restaurant, this guide will help make things easier. We\u2019ll tell you all about our quality standards and the best wine regions, and we also threw in some useful wine vocabulary in between. You can thank us later with a glass of wine (we\u2019re not picky).<\/p>\n\n\n

\"If<\/figure>\n\n\n

Deciphering the Front Label<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Portuguese wine bottles may vary in design, shape and size, but the label is always the most important clue to deciphering what\u2019s inside. Below are six things you can expect to find on the front label of a Portuguese wine bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Name of the Winery (Adega\/Herdade\/Quinta)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the name of the wine estate or company that produced the wine. It\u2019s usually at the top or bottom of the label and is sometimes followed by their address.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Portuguese, there are several words for describing a winery<\/a>. Quinta<\/em> or Herdade<\/em> is a common name for a rural estate that makes wine. We also use the word adega<\/em> for both winery and cellar.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Region of Origin (Origem)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This shows the region where the grapes came from. It can mention a demarcated wine region such as Alentejo, or a town inside it like \u00c9vora. It\u2019s one of the most important things to look for in a bottle, as different regions use different grapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every region has a Comiss\u00e3o Vitivinicola Regional<\/a> (C.V.R.), an organization that\u2019s in charge of controlling the wine quality. In a shop, wine bottles are often organized by region. We already gave you an overview of the wine regions in Portugal<\/a>, but here\u2019s a list of the best ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n