Wine Tourism
Portugal has a rich wine heritage. A Portuguese wine is easily recognised by connoisseurs and wine lovers due to its distinct taste and aroma from that of all other wines around the world. The hot sun, the fresh Atlantic winds, heavy rainfall, aged soil and stones and an array of native vines are features that combine to give the drink its quality and uniqueness.
Wine tourism has naturally become a much sought-after activity in Portugal. It is in the Alentejo and Douro regions that this new form of tourism has become more developed. However this type of activity is becoming a more frequent occurrence all over the country, connecting the wine lover with the production and nature of the drink. Numerous wineries and vineyards open their doors and allow tourists to take part in the grape harvest, taste wines and tour wine cellars among other activities that are organised by local hotels and restaurants. The desire to know more about wine and collecting different facts about its production methods and connection with gastronomy is the starting point for an exciting journey of tastes and aromas. Along the way you can acquire knowledge on the history, culture and traditions of the areas that produce these treasures.
