Region
Portugal
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The Tejo region is located in the very heart of Portugal, Not far from the capital city of Lisbon.
About
Pulsing with a rich heritage, Tejo claims a bounty of historical treasures scanning the pages of time, from Roman ruins and Gothic castles, to Manueline monasteries and medieval hilltop villages. To the Portuguese, Tejo is known as the land of vineyards, olive groves, cork forests, Mertolengo cattle, and the famous Lusitano horses. Viticulture has deep roots in Tejo and it is heralded as one of the oldest wine producing regions in the country.
Region
These indigenous grapes thrive in the Tejo region’s warm climate and complex soils, while retaining high natural acidity, to produce balanced wines with bright fruit characteristics.
Varietals
Tejo’s native red grapes include the bold Touriga Nacional Portugal’s most famous varietal as well as Trincadeira, Castelão and Aragonês. The aromatic Fernão Pires and the lively Arinto produce some of the region’s most refreshing white wines.
Featured Wines
With a focus on quality and balance, the wines of Tejo are some of the most vibrant and affordable produced in Portugal today, offering a diverse array of styles appealing to all tastes and budgets.