Lisboa wine region is made up of nine Denominations of Origin: Colares, Carcavelos and Bucelas (in the south, near Lisbon), Alenquer, Arruda, Torres Vedras, Lourinhã and Óbidos (in the centre of the region) and Encostas d’Aire (in the north, close to the Beiras region). Because of its diversity of soils, grape varieties, exposure of winds, and other aspects, it also produces a great diversity of wines.

South Area
Colares is on of the most original sub-region, neighbouring the great surfing beach of Guincho, makes high-acid, tannic wines from red Ramisco grapes, planted in sand dunes, and gently aromatic whites based on Malvasia. It produces wines whose high acidity allows them to keep for a long time. Bucelas has earned its own place due to the strong style of its white wines, dominated by the Arinto grape variety, which offers freshness, balanced acidity, floral aromas and longevity. Carcavelos, very famous for its sweet wines, is today a region almost devoid of vineyards, a victim of real estate pressure.

Central Zone
Sub-regions of Alenquer, Arruda, Lourinhã, Óbidos and Torres Vedras.
In this mild climate the grapes ripen calmly and produce wines with good concentration and acidity. Red wines are elegant, aromatic, rich in tannins and capable of ageing for some years in bottle. White wines have a fresh and citric character.