What is Alentejo famous?

The wineries in Alentejo are world-renowned and it is not only one of the best wine regions in Portugal, but it was also once declared the number one wine region in the world. Alentejo is known for the stunning views surrounding the wineries.

What does Alentejo mean in English?

Alentejo (UK: /ˌælənˈteɪʒuː/ AL-ən-TAY-zhoo, Portuguese: [ɐlẽˈtɛʒu] ( listen)) is a geographical, historical, and cultural region of south–central and southern Portugal. In Portuguese, its name means “beyond (além) the Tagus river” (Tejo). Alentejo.

What wine should I drink in Portugal?

Although many will be familiar with blanco (white), tinto (red), rosé and espumante (sparkling), Portugal is also well known for its vinho verde (green wine), port0 (port wine), vinho da madeira (Madeira) and moscatel (sherry).

What is found in Alentejo?

The region’s quarries yield granite, limestone, basalt, marble, and alabaster; among metallic minerals are rich deposits of copper, of which Portugal is one of Europe’s leading producers. Until the revolution of 1974, Alentejo contained estates of up to 1,000 acres (400 hectares), mostly owned by absentee landlords.

Is Dão wine good?

Dão has suffered from a bad reputation in the past, but international wine media attention and improvements in production have helped the region to start shining. The top Dão wines are now some of the most highly rated in Europe, winning consistent praise on both sides of the Atlantic.

What is Dão wine like?

Dão wines are based on a variety of grapes, but for reds one of the most prominent is Touriga Nacional which maintains its acidity and all its fruity, flowery aromas with hints of damson, raspberry, blackcurrant and strawberry.

What is Portugal’s national drink?

In a country of exceptional wines and ports, something that is often missed off visitors’ drinking lists is Licor Beirão. It might even be a surprise to some that its slogan ‘O licor de Portugal’ claims to be the national liquor.