And strung along the coast, you’ll find over 2,000 vineyards and 30 producers in the region.

While both white and red wines are produced in Algarve, the region is best known for its reds.

Monte da Castalaja, best known for organic wines, harvested its first grapes in 2004.

Praia do Amado, Amado beach, Algarve

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With that new infrastructure came a boom in tourism, and renewed interest in Algarve’s wine scene.

Quinta De Matas-Mouros is another storied winery.

Aerial view of Monte do Além vineyard in Algarve, Portugal

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Monte do Além vineyard wine selection in Algarve, Portugal

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