Algarve VR

Algarve is a Portuguese wine region covering the same areas as its namesake region.

The region is classified as a Vinho Regional (VR), a designation similar to a French vin de pays region.

Located on the southern coast of Portugal, the region's wine industry is driven by the local tourist economy with very few wines being exported.

[1] Within the Algarve region there are 4 major wine regions.

Listed from west to east, these are:[1] The principle grapes of the Algarve region includes Arinto, Baga, Castelao Nacional, Fernao Pires, Periquita, Rabo de Ovelha, Tinta Amarela, Trincadeira das Pratas, Ugni blanc and Vital.