ALGARVE

Situated in the south of mainland Portugal, the Algarve is separated from the Alentejo plain by an almost unbroken mountain range that runs from the Spanish border to the Atlantic coast.

Algarve is divided into four appellations of origin, Lagos, Portimão, Lagoa and Tavira. Protected from the hot, dry northern winds by the mountain system, enjoying over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, the Algarve presents itself as one of the regions with the greatest growth potential in Portugal.

The majority of white grape varieties are Arinto, Malvasia Fina, Manteúdo and Síria, while the red varieties are Castelão and Negra Mole.

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