Buy Portuguese Wines at Bottle Shops

Bottle shops are the best places to shop for great value Portuguese wines in Toronto. In Ontario, the best Portuguese wines you will enjoy in restaurants are imported privately and sold exclusively to restaurants and wine bars. Fine Artisanal Wines is your source for best value Portuguese wines imported in Ontario. We specialize in certified organic and sustainably produced wines from Portugal.   

The most well-known wines regions in Portugal include Douro, Alentejo, Tejo, Dao, Madeira and Minho (Vinho Verde) but keep an eye out for wines from Bairrada, Lisboa and Setubal. Familiar native Portuguese red wine grape varieties include Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz or Aragones (Tempranillo), Alicante Bouschet, Jaen (Mencia), Baga and Castelao while most familiar white wines are made from Alvarinho, Fernao Pires or Maria Gomes, Rabigato and Verdelho.   

How to Understand Portuguese Wines?

Roughly half of Portugal borders the Atlantic Ocean. Coastal regions are naturally influenced both climatically and dietarily by proximity to the ocean. It’s no wonder Portugal has a multitude of white and sparkling wines from indigenous grape varieties that are ideal matches with fish and seafood. Coastal reds from Tejo and Bairrada show great natural acidity while, warmer and dryer inland regions like Alentejo produce ripe, more approachable styles of red wines that pair well with slow roasted meat and hearty vegetable dishes. The mountainous Douro region benefits from elevation with long ripening seasons that produce the most ageable Portuguese red wines and Portugal’s famous Port wine. Fine Artisanal Wines stocks wines from all over Portugal ideal with every dining experience from light seafood courses to hearty meat dishes.

Try Before You Buy Portuguese Wines

Our Wine Bar is open and regularly stocked with wines available to sample from Portugal. A sommelier can help find a Portuguese wine that’s right for your occasion. Experience personalized shopping and a great selection of Portuguese wines! Visit our bottle shop today.