Summary

DOC in southern Portugal, named for its adjacency to the Tejo river and home to eight subregions which span from cooler northerly regions to warmer to drier southerly regions. Production largely consists of full-bodied and structured wine styles with ripe flavours.

Important Varietals

• Alicante Bouschet
• Antão Vaz
• Aragonês
• Arinto
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Chardonnay
• Petit Verdot
• Roupeiro
• Syrah
• Touriga Nacional
• Trincadeira
• Viognier

Areas to Know

• Borba
• Évora
• Granja-Amareleja
• Moura
• Portalegre
• Redondo
• Reguengos
• Vidigueira