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.
Premium Bottles
160bottle
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, Aragonez, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
Region: Alentejo
360bottle
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
850bottle
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, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão
Region: Douro
195bottle
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
130bottle
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, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz
Region: Douro
Red
20glass
82bottle
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, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca
Region: Douro
130bottle
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
24glass
96bottle
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
24glass
96bottle
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
23glass
95bottle
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
120bottle
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, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
Region: Douro
23glass
95bottle
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
22glass
90bottle
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, Bastardo, Souzao, Alfrocheiro.
Region: Bairrada
White
22glass
90bottle
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
22glass
90bottle
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
22glass
90bottle
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
23glass
94bottle
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
Bubbles
19glass
76bottle
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, Bical
Region: Bairrada
94bottle
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
Rose
20glass
80bottle
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, Touriga Franca.
Region: Douro
Port and Madeira
20glass
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
18glass
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
16glass
Blandy’s 5 years Sercial Madeira
Blandy’s 5 years Sercial Madeira
Dry and crisp, with bright acidity and nutty notes.
Region: Madeira
20glass
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.
20glass
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
16glass
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
16glass
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
Orange
80bottle
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
Region: 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.
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.
| Region | Style | Best Paired With |
|---|---|---|
| Douro | Structured, age-worthy reds (Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz) | Roasted meats, Porco Preto |
| Alentejo | Riper, rounder reds — fuller body, warm-climate fruit | Lamb, grilled dishes |
| Vinho Verde | Light, mineral whites and rosés — high acid, low alcohol | Seafood, Pastéis de Bacalhau, aperitivo |
| Port & Madeira | Fortified — sweet to dry, oxidative, decades of age | Pastéis de Nata, cheese, digestif |
| Azores | Volcanic whites — saline, tense, highly mineral | Shellfish, light starters |