The best wines from Algarve in Portugal

The Algarve owes its reputation to its beautiful beaches and not to its wine. It is rarely really worth it. But the tourists enjoy it to the fullest because the Mediterranean sun and the holiday feeling make up for a lot. Cliff Richard has started a winery there. Quite nice, but he has not yet scored a super hit with it.

Viticulture is not an important economic sector for the Algarve. There are approximately 5500 hectares of vineyards. The blue grape varieties Castelão and Negra Mole in particular are planted. The white wines are made from Arinto, Malvasia Fina and Síria. Both white and red wines have a reputation for being relatively heavy, with low acidity. A technical description for something 'clunky' and 'boring'. As so often, it is the exception that proves the rule. There are undoubtedly winemakers in the Algarve who, with a good dose of work ethic and talent, know how to press very acceptable wines.