Lisboa

Lisboa wine is built around some of Portugal's most unusual grapes — including ramisco, grown on ungrafted vines in Colares, and a raft of rediscovered local varieties — castelão, tinta miúda, moscatel, vital, Jampal, and fernão pires among them, alongside arinto — that you simply won't find in Alentejo or Douro. The sheer diversity here repays attention, and the styles it produces are unlike anything else on our shelves.

Why choose Lisboa wine?

Lisboa delivers styles that no neighbouring region can replicate. White Colares, made from ungrafted vines, is distinctly salty and mineral — close in character to a fino sherry — making it a remarkable match for oysters, grilled sea bass, or any dish where a crisp, ocean-tinged white earns its place at the table. Ramisco red, by contrast, is lean and structured, reminiscent of a particularly austere pinot noir — the right bottle for roast lamb or a slow-braised cut that needs grip rather than fruit. Carcavelos adds another dimension entirely: extended time in cask develops hazelnut and walnut tones reminiscent of tawny port, though Atlantic proximity keeps the body lighter and the finish fresher, with a distinct saline edge — a style built for a serious cheese board or a contemplative glass after dinner. These are wines for a drinker who wants something genuinely different from the mainstream — not just another approachable red, but a flavour profile with a specific, unrepeatable address. If you want ungrafted ramisco and salty mineral whites found nowhere else in Portugal, our Lisboa selection starts here →

Why were Colares vines never replanted after phylloxera?

Colares vineyards sit in sandy soil, which phylloxera cannot survive. The louse never took hold, so the original ungrafted vines survived intact — a genuine rarity in any European wine region.

Does Lisboa produce sparkling wine?

Yes. Óbidos is the sub-region to look for. It has a particular reputation for sparkling wines, adding another style to Lisboa's already broad range.

What are touriga nacional and tinta roriz doing in Lisboa?

Both varieties have been recently introduced into Lisboa vineyards, broadening the region's red-wine palette alongside established local grapes like castelão and tinta miúda.