Recommended Wineries in Portugal

Expert guides to leading quintas, wineries and Port houses across Portugal

Since 2003: Private wine travel in Portugal
Expertly curated: By Genevieve Mc Carthy, Portugal wine-travel expert
13 winery profiles: Across 4 Portuguese wine regions
Private winery visits: arranged subject to estate availability

Portuguese Winery Guide

Explore Portugal’s wineries, region by region

Portugal’s wine estates range from the terraced quintas of the Douro and historic Port lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia to the broad vineyards of the Alentejo and Atlantic-influenced properties around Lisboa and Setúbal. Arranged by region, our winery guides explore each estate’s history, vineyards, wines, and individual character.

Our selection draws on more than two decades of planning private wine journeys in Portugal and reflects estates and Port lodges distinguished by their wines, history, setting, or the quality of the visitor experience.

Many of the leading properties receive visitors by appointment only, while others are not generally open to the public. Cellar Tours can recommend the most rewarding estates, arrange private visits where possible, and organize chauffeured transport, expert guides, hotels, and restaurant reservations as part of a tailor-made journey through Portugal’s wine regions.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Winery guides

Portugal winery guides

Explore featured winery profiles across Portugal, grouped by wine region for easier planning.

Alentejo

Across the broad plains of southern Portugal, native varieties produce generous reds and increasingly accomplished whites shaped by sunshine, altitude, and cooling Atlantic influences.

Douro Valley

The Douro’s steep, terraced vineyards rise above the river, producing both age-worthy Port and increasingly distinguished dry wines from traditional Portuguese varieties.

Lisboa Wine Region

Atlantic breezes and a varied landscape of hills and coastal vineyards give Lisboa an unusually diverse range of fresh whites and characterful reds.

Quinta De Chocapalha Appellation Vinhos de Lisboa Grapes Touriga Nacional, Touriga Roriz, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Castelao View profile

Península De Setúbal

South of Lisbon, the vineyards around Palmela and the Serra da Arrábida are known for Castelão reds and the richly aromatic Moscatel de Setúbal.

Quinta da Bacalhoa Appellation Península de Setúbal Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Touriga Nacional, Aragonez View profile

Port Houses And Lodges

In Vila Nova de Gaia, the historic Port houses mature and blend wines from the Douro in atmospheric lodges overlooking the river and Porto.

Curated by

Genevieve Mc Carthy

Genevieve, originally from San Diego, California, has spent the last 25 years living in Europe, primarily in Spain, Ireland, and Italy. She has a background in the wine industry, having worked for a top wine importer in Ireland and a prestigious winery in Italy's Franciacorta region. In 2003, Genevieve founded Cellar Tours, a boutique wine tours company based in Madrid, Spain. She holds wine education credentials from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) in London and has a strong network within the European wine industry. Genevieve specializes in organizing VIP tours to exclusive wineries that are not accessible to the general public. With a passion for food and wine, fluency in multiple languages, and expertise in luxury travel and tourism, Genevieve has built a successful career in creating unique wine experiences.