--- title: "Portuguese Wine" canonical: https://leitaonyc.com/portuguese-wine/ date: 2026-06-09 12:59:12 description: "Leitao NYC serves exclusively Portuguese wine — no other country. Explore our full list: Douro, Alentejo, Vinho Verde, Bairrada, and Azores. Reserve a table." keywords: "portuguese wine nyc" --- # Portuguese Wine in the West Village Portuguese wine is one of the world’s most distinctive and underappreciated wine traditions — spanning the mineral-driven whites of Vinho Verde, the powerful reds of the Douro, the sun-baked intensity of Alentejo, and the singular volcanic wines of the Azores. At Leitão, NYC’s Portuguese wine bar in the West Village, our list covers 6 Portuguese wine regions and 40+ bottles — built entirely around Portugal. No exceptions. Filter by Region All Regions ### Premium Bottles 160_bottle_ #### Esporão Private Selection 2019 #### Esporão Private Selection 2019 Dry, full-bodied red with notes of dark berries, spice, cocoa and cedar. Smooth tannins and a long, refined finish. **Varietals****[Alicante Bouschet](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/alicante-bouschet), [Aragonez](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/aragonez), [Touriga Nacional](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/touriga-nacional), [Touriga Franca](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/touriga-franca) Region:** [Alentejo](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/alentejo) 360_bottle_ #### Vinha Maria Teresa 2019 #### Vinha Maria Teresa 2019 #### Quinta do Crasto From century-old vines on Douro’s steep schist terraces, this legendary field blend of over 50 native grapes unfolds with layers of blackberry, plum, spice and violets, framed by firm tannins, vibrant acidity and a long mineral finish. A powerful yet refined expression of one of Portugal’s most iconic vineyards. **Varietals****Field blend from centenary-old vines Region:** [Douro](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/douro-valley) 850_bottle_ #### Barca Velha 2015 #### Barca Velha 2015 #### Casa Ferreirinha Portugal’s most iconic red. Complex, full-bodied, with layers of dark fruits, spice and refined oak. A rare and collectible vintage. **Varietals****[Touriga Nacional](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/touriga-nacional), [Touriga Franca](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/touriga-franca), [Tinta Roriz](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/tinta-roriz), Tinto Cão Region:** [Douro](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/douro-valley) 195_bottle_ #### Quinta da Manoella VV 2021 #### Quinta da Manoella VV 2021 #### Sandra Tavares and Jorge Borges From ancient vines in the heart of the Douro, this iconic wine delivers power and elegance in perfect harmony.** Deep, full-bodied, and elegant – layered with dark berries, floral notes, balsamic spice, and mineral tension. Silky texture and powerful yet balanced. A true expression of place. Varietals****Traditional Douro field blend from 100+ year old vines. Region:** [Douro](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/douro-valley) 130_bottle_ #### Quinta da Leda 2021 #### Quinta da Leda 2021 #### Casa Ferreirinha Intense, very complex, full-bodied, smooth, structured tannins, long finish, with notes of ripe fruits, floral hints, cedar, and oak. **Varietals****Blend of Touriga Franca, [Touriga Nacional](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/touriga-nacional), Tinta Cao, [Tinta Roriz](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/tinta-roriz) Region:** [Douro](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/douro-valley) ### Red 20_glass_ 82_bottle_ #### Niepoort Vertente 21 2021 #### Niepoort Vertente 21 2021 Elegant wine, fresh with notes of red fruits and a touch of minerality. Fine tannins and fresh acidity with a refined finish. **Varietals****[Touriga Nacional](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/touriga-nacional), [Tinta Roriz](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/tinta-roriz), [Touriga Franca](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/touriga-franca) Region:** [Douro](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/douro-valley) 130_bottle_ #### Luis Pato Quinta do Moinho 2009 #### Luis Pato Quinta do Moinho 2009 #### Luis Pato A benchmark old-vine Baga, showing dried red fruits, sour cherry, tobacco. Medium body with vibrant acidity and a long finish with subtle spice. **Varietals****100% Baga Region:** [Bairrada](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/bairrada) 24_glass_ 96_bottle_ #### Alicante Bouschet 2015 #### Alicante Bouschet 2015 #### Esporão Full-bodied, velvety tannins, medium acidity, and complex flavors of black plums, dark chocolate, smoke, and leather, with subtle oak influence and warm spice undertones. **Varietals****100% Alicante Bouschet Region:** [Alentejo](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/alentejo) 24_glass_ 96_bottle_ #### Tapada de Coelheiros 2018 #### Tapada de Coelheiros 2018 Full-bodied, smooth tannins, fresh acidity, well-integrated oak. Notes of ripe black fruit, graphite, cedar and spice. **Varietals****Alicante Bouchet, Cabernet Sauvignon Region:** [Alentejo](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/alentejo) 23_glass_ 95_bottle_ #### Crasto Reserva Old Vines 2022 #### Crasto Reserva Old Vines 2022 #### Miguel Roquettes Rich black fuits, floral notes, full bodied, well structured with oak spices. **Varietals****Blend of Old vine grapes Region:** [Douro](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/douro-valley) 120_bottle_ #### Simbolo 2015 #### Simbolo 2015 #### André Pimentel Barbosa Full-bodied, dry, and intense with balanced acidity, spicy undertones, ripe fruit, and a long-lasting finish. **Varietals****Blend of: Touriga Nacional, [Touriga Franca](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/touriga-franca), [Tinta Roriz](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/tinta-roriz), [Tinta Barroca](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/tinta-barroca) Region:** [Douro](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/douro-valley) 23_glass_ 95_bottle_ #### Pintas Character 2021 #### Pintas Character 2021 #### Sandra Tavares Full-bodied, vibrant acidity, firm tannins, layers of ripe berries, dark plums, violets and elegant minerality. **Varietals****Tradicional Douro field blend Region:** [Douro](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/douro-valley) 22_glass_ 90_bottle_ #### Rol de Coisas Antigas 2019 #### Rol de Coisas Antigas 2019 #### Campolargo Medium body, vibrant acidity, subtle oak. Notes of wild berries, dried herbs and earthy undertones. **Varietals****Blend of: Baga, Castelao, [Trincadeira](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/trincadeira), [Bastardo](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/bastardo), Souzao, Alfrocheiro. Region:** [Bairrada](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/bairrada) ### White 18_glass_ 80_bottle_ #### M.O.B Lote 3 Branco 2024 #### M.O.B Lote 3 Branco 2024 #### Moreira, Olazabal & Borges Dry, white with aromas of white fruits, fresh herbs and mineral notes. Rich and textured on the palate, balanced by vibrant acidity and a long finish. **Varietals****[Encruzado](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/encruzado), [Bical](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/bical), [Malvasia](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/malvasia-candida) Region:** [Dão](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/dao) 20_glass_ 84_bottle_ #### Esporão Reserva 2024 #### Esporão Reserva 2024 Rich and elegant, aged in oak for six months, ripe stone fruit, citrus and spice. **Varietals****Blend of: Antão Vaz, [Arinto](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/arinto), Roupeiro. Region:** [Alentejo](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/alentejo) 22_glass_ 90_bottle_ #### Muros de Melgaco Alvarinho 2023 #### Muros de Melgaco Alvarinho 2023 #### Anselmo Mendes Bright and elegant, this wine offers vibrant citrus, ripe stone fruit, and subtle floral notes. Medium+ acidity adds freshness and precision, and it has spent a few months in oak. It has a long, mineral-driven finish. **Varietals****100% Alvarinho Region:** [Vinho Verde](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/vinho-verde) 22_glass_ 90_bottle_ #### Ilha do Pico Verdelho 2021 #### Ilha do Pico Verdelho 2021 #### Bernardo Cabral Dry, light to medium-bodied from the volcanic soils of the Azores. Crisp acidity with notes of citrus, green apple. Saline, mineral finish. **Varietals****100% Verdelho Region:** [Azores](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/azores) 22_glass_ 90_bottle_ #### Guru 2024 #### Guru 2024 #### Sandra Tavares Medium-bodied, high acidity, mineral finish, aromas of citrus, white peach and subtle oak. **Varietals****[Viosinho](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/viosinho), [Rabigato](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/rabigato), [Gouveio](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/gouveio), Códego do Larinho. Region:** [Douro](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/douro-valley) 22_glass_ 90_bottle_ #### Palácio da Brejoeira #### Palácio da Brejoeira #### João Garrido Bright and dry, featuring fresh citrus and green peach flavors. Medium acidity provides a lively structure, with a fruity yet crisp finish. **Varietals****100% Alvarinho Region:** [Vinho Verde](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/vinho-verde) 23_glass_ 94_bottle_ #### Ameal Reserva 2022 #### Ameal Reserva 2022 #### Quinta do Ameal Dry and well-balanced, with medium body and soft oak influences. Notes of green apple and ripe apricot are supported by moderate acidity, creating a smooth and elegant finish. **Varietals****100% Loureiro Region:** [Vinho Verde](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/vinho-verde) ### Bubbles 19_glass_ 76_bottle_ #### Branco Brut Nature #### Branco Brut Nature #### Sidonio de Sousa Dry, crisp, and elegantly balanced with vibrant citrus notes and green apple undertones. A firm acidity carries through to a clean, refreshing, and long finish, making it an ideal celebratory sparkling wine. **Varietals****Maria Gomes, [Arinto](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/arinto), [Bical](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/bical) Region:** [Bairrada](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/bairrada) 94_bottle_ #### Muros Antigo Alvarinho Brut 2022 #### Muros Antigo Alvarinho Brut 2022 #### Anselmo Mendes Sparkling Brut Nature, very low sugar content, dry with high acidity, flavors of green apple, citrus and mineral notes with a refreshing finish. **Varietals****100% Alvarinho Region:** [Vinho Verde](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/vinho-verde) ### Rose 20_glass_ 80_bottle_ #### Crasto Rose 2024 #### Crasto Rose 2024 #### Manuel Lobo Elegant and refreshing Douro rose with delicate notes of strawberry, citrus and wild flowers, balanced by crisp minerality and a dry finish. **Varietals****Blend of Touriga Nacional, [Tinta Roriz](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/tinta-roriz), Touriga Franca. Region:** [Douro](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/douro-valley) ### Port and Madeira 20_glass_ #### Niepoort 20 Years #### Niepoort 20 Years 20 year Tawny Port, matured in oak. Layers of fig, toffee and spice, with balanced sweetness and nutty depth. **Region:** [Port](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/douro-valley) 18_glass_ #### Moscatel Roxo de Setubal Superior #### Moscatel Roxo de Setubal Superior Fortified wine made from the Moscatel Roxo grape, intense floral and citrus aromas. **Varietals****Moscatel Roxo Region:** [Península de Setúbal](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/setubal-peninsula) 16_glass_ #### Blandy’s 5 years Sercial Madeira #### Blandy’s 5 years Sercial Madeira Dry and crisp, with bright acidity and nutty notes. **Region:** [Madeira](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/madeira) 20_glass_ #### CRF; Extra Reserva Brandy #### CRF; Extra Reserva Brandy #### Carvalho Ribeiro Ferreira A premium aged Portuguese brandy, with notes of oak, dried fruit and vanilla, aging process in oak barrels, smooth and long finish. 20_glass_ #### Barros 20 Year Tawny Port #### Barros 20 Year Tawny Port A medium-high sweet with flavors of dried fruits, nuts, and caramel with a warm finish. **Region:** [Port](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/douro-valley) 16_glass_ #### Andresen 10 Year Old White Port #### Andresen 10 Year Old White Port #### Álvaro van Zeller A Medium-sweet 10 years white Port, with notes of dried fruits, honey, toasted almonds, long and smooth finish. **Region:** [Port](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/douro-valley) 16_glass_ #### Blandy’s 10 years Verdelho; Madeira #### Blandy’s 10 years Verdelho; Madeira Medium-dry Madeira, aged for 10 years in oak casks. Notes of caramel, dried fruits, balanced acidity and nutty finish. **Region:** [Madeira](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/madeira) ### Orange 80_bottle_ #### Phaunus – Loureiro 2022 #### Phaunus – Loureiro 2022 #### Vasco Croft An invigorating orange wine with bright acidity and a medium body. Displays layers of floral and citrus aromas, complemented by a subtle mineral undertone and a clean, refreshing finish. **Varietals****[Loureiro](https://vinhoatlas.com/grapes/loureiro) Region:** [Vinho Verde](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/vinho-verde) ### Douro Valley The steep schist terraces of Portugal’s Douro are home to some of the country’s most complex reds. Built on indigenous grapes — Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca — Douro wines range from structured and age-worthy to fresh and approachable. ### Alentejo Portugal’s sun-drenched south produces full-bodied, generous reds and rich whites. Alentejo is where Alicante Bouschet thrives as a single varietal, and where the country’s most food-friendly everyday wines are made. ### Vinho Verde Don’t be misled by the name — Vinho Verde (“green wine”) refers to the lush, verdant northwest of Portugal, not an unripe product. The whites here — Alvarinho, Loureiro, Arinto — are bright, aromatic, and built for the table. ### Bairrada A cooler Atlantic-influenced region in central Portugal, Bairrada is home to Baga — a high-acid, tannic red grape that, with age, develops into something truly special. Underappreciated and worth exploring. ### Azores One of the most unusual wine regions on earth. Volcanic soils, Atlantic winds, and near-zero phylloxera pressure produce whites with a distinctive saline minerality you won’t find anywhere else. ### Dão Tucked between mountain ranges in central Portugal, Dão produces some of the country’s most elegant whites. The region’s granite soils and cool nights give Encruzado — its flagship grape — remarkable freshness and structure that ages beautifully. ### Lisboa The broad wine region surrounding Lisbon stretches along the Atlantic coast, where ocean breezes preserve acidity. Arinto thrives here, producing crisp, mineral whites with a long, refreshing finish. #### New to Portuguese wine? Ask your server for a tasting flight, or try these entry points: **Alvarinho** for whites, **Niepoort Vertente** for reds, and a pour of **Tawny Port** to finish. [Learn more about Portuguese wine at Vinhoatlas.com.](https://vinhoatlas.com/regions/) ## Portuguese Wine Regions Compared Not sure which Portuguese wine to order? Here’s how the main regions compare — each differs in style, body, and what it pairs best with at the table. RegionStyleBest Paired WithDouroStructured, age-worthy reds (Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz)Roasted meats, Porco PretoAlentejoRiper, rounder reds — fuller body, warm-climate fruitLamb, grilled dishesVinho VerdeLight, mineral whites and rosés — high acid, low alcoholSeafood, Pastéis de Bacalhau, aperitivoPort & MadeiraFortified — sweet to dry, oxidative, decades of agePastéis de Nata, cheese, digestifAzoresVolcanic whites — saline, tense, highly mineralShellfish, light starters