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Lagos is a special area in Portugal where certain types of wine are made. It's located around the town of Lagos in the Algarve region. This area has the highest official rating for wines in Portugal, called a Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC). This means the wines from Lagos meet very strict quality rules. The Lagos wine region is in the southwest part of Algarve. To its east, it shares a border with another wine region called Portimão DOC.

What is a DOC?

A Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC) is like a special label for wines in Portugal. It tells you that the wine comes from a specific place and was made using traditional methods. It also means the wine meets high quality standards. This helps people know they are getting a good wine from a trusted region.

Grapes Grown in Lagos

The Lagos wine region is known for growing certain kinds of grapes. These grapes are used to make the unique wines from this area. The main grapes grown here include:

  • Boal
  • Negra Mole
  • Periquita

These grapes give the wines from Lagos their special taste and character.

See also

  • List of Portuguese wine regions
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