The best Portuguese wines
The top 3 according to 0 votes from people: Barca Velha (Casa Ferreirinha) · Pêra-Manca (Cartuxa) · Menin Maria Fernanda 2021. (Updated Sep 19, 2026.)
Portugal's great wines: the winners of Essência do Vinho's 2026 'Top 10 Portuguese Wines', the top-rated on Vivino and the historic icons of the Douro and Alentejo.
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Top 10
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1
Barca Velha (Casa Ferreirinha)
The Douro's most legendary red, created in 1952 by Fernando Nicolau de Almeida and released only in exceptional years.
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2
Pêra-Manca (Cartuxa)
Alentejo's cult red from the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation.
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3
Menin Maria Fernanda 2021
Best red in the 2026 Top 10 Portuguese Wines.
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4
Pintas (Wine & Soul)
Old-vine Douro red, second in the 2026 Top 10.
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5
Cartuxa Reserva
Classic Alentejo red, third in the 2026 Top 10.
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6
Morgado de Oliveira – 1st Edition
Best white in the 2026 Top 10 Portuguese Wines, from the Alentejo.
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7
D'Oliveiras Terrantez 1890
Historic Madeira voted best fortified wine in 2026.
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8
Mil Reis Grande Reserva Syrah (Herdade da Maroteira)
Number 1 in Vivino's top 25 Portuguese reds.
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9
Vintage Port
The great vintages of Taylor's, Graham's and Quinta do Noval Nacional.
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10
Quinta do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa
Douro old-vine field blend red.
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11
Alvarinho from Monção and Melgaço
The best white of the Vinho Verde region.
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12
Madeira Malmsey
Sweet fortified Madeira that ages for decades.
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Comments (2)
Barca Velha só sai em anos excecionais, por isso é tão especial.
Faltam os vinhos verdes de Alvarinho... ah, está no fim. Mereciam mais.