The people of Portugal have taught us a saying: ‘Com vinho e amigos, as tristezas são esquecidas’, and we couldn’t agree more. If you thought Lisbon was only about streets lined with cafés and pastel-coloured buildings, we’re here to convince you otherwise. For wine lovers like us, Lisbon is a must! With its vibrant energy and an array of wineries offering some of the most aromatic wines, this city is impossible to overlook. We’ve visited, tasted, and prepared a list for you that we hope will inspire your next getaway to the City of Seven Hills and the Queen of the Sea.
Adega Regional de Colares
How about visiting Portugal’s oldest cooperative winery? A tour of this winery will transport you back to the most ancient and authentic winemaking traditions. Both the tour and the tasting are experiences we highly recommend to amateurs and connoisseurs alike. Thanks to the sandy soil and the sea, the wines take on unique flavours. Explore the winery here.
Haja Cortezia Wines
At Haja Cortezia Wines, they say: ‘As melhores coisas da vida devem ser partilhadas‘, and for us, it will be a pleasure to share their wines with you. How about some grape-stomping in the peak of the season? With deep-rooted traditions and vineyards you simply can’t miss, here you’ll become part of the winemaking process. Click here if you don’t want to miss this experience.
Quinta da Boa Esperança
If you’re interested in sustainable winemaking, this winery is one of the best choices when you’re in Lisbon. The team at Quinta da Boa Esperança takes great care in creating organic wines with flavours that will surely delight your taste buds. Read more about their sustainable philosophy here.
Adega Mãe
White or red, what’s your favourite? We found exquisite options of both at Adega Mãe. At this family-owned winery, you’ll discover the modern side of wine production. Discover more here.
Quinta do Gradil
Known both nationally and internationally for its exclusive wines, we suggest visiting Quinta do Gradil for a wine tour and a tasting guided by experts who passionately share stories about the winery and the entire winemaking process. When was the last time you admired the scenic views of the Portuguese countryside? Click here to see what we’re talking about.
Casa Santos Lima
Casa Santos Lima is one of the largest wine estates in Portugal, combining innovation and excellence. Casa Santos Lima boasts a very wide wine portfolio, producing red wines, whites, rosés, sparkling wines, ‘frisantes,’ ‘leves,’ and even dessert wines each year from five different regions. Which one would you start with? Book your tour now.
Villa Oeiras, Carcavelos
The popularity of Villa Oeiras wines in the UK (and beyond) makes tasting them in Carcavelos, Portugal an opportunity you shouldn’t miss. Along with that, you’ll also admire the beauty of the local vineyards, steeped in rich history. Find out more here.
