Natural wine in Lisbon is on the rise as local winemakers are returning to their craft\u2019s ancient roots and catering to a new generation of eco-conscious drinkers.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

More than a trend, natural wine is a return to the past. Per definition, wine is nothing more than \u201cfermented grape juice,\u201d and that\u2019s pretty much what it was thousands of years ago for those lucky first wine drinkers<\/a>. They didn\u2019t have fertilizers or chemical additives; all they did was rely on nature.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So what\u2019s the difference between conventional Portuguese wine<\/a> and natural wine? Conventional wine producers are allowed to use chemicals and technology. Natural wine, however, comes from small producers who use organic farming methods, harvest their grapes by hand, and ferment it with indigenous yeasts only. Some producers might add sulfites when bottling, but for purists, this is usually a no-no.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As the demand for natural wine grows, more bars and restaurants in Lisbon are adding it to the menu. For consumers, drinking natural wine is a statement that supports local producers and ingredients, and that\u2019s what we\u2019re all about here at Devour, too.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In this guide, you\u2019ll find the best places to drink natural wine in Lisbon, including a few wine shops in case you decide to take a bottle home!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

<\/figure>\r\n\r\n

Natural Wine Bars and Restaurants in Lisbon<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Black Sheep (Pr\u00edncipe Real)<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Brian Patterson had been in the wine business for 20 years when he decided to trade the US for Portugal. His wife Jennifer and their dog Bear tagged along, and today they run Black Sheep<\/a> in Pra\u00e7a das Flores.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What was once a canned fish<\/a> shop has become Lisbon\u2019s smallest wine bar. Inside you\u2019ll find more than 100 wine labels from local producers, including organic, biodynamic, and natural wines. Brian knows most of the producers himself, so you can ask him any questions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Every day, they offer a dozen wines by the glass ranging between \u20ac3.50 to \u20ac6.50, but you can also buy a bottle to take away. To pair with the wine, are small petiscos<\/em> such as olives and sausage<\/a> boards.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Insider\u2019s tip: <\/strong>The bar is quite tiny. If you don\u2019t get a seat inside, don\u2019t worry: you can order your wine and drink it in the nearby garden.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n

\r\n