The Lisbon Region is one of the most complex of our provinces. The climate of this region can be considered in the transition between the zone of the humid and permanent winds of the West, and of the dry ones. The type of vegetation of the northern part is close to a type of Central Europe, whereas in the southern end it presents Mediterranean characteristics. The lands of alluvium contrast with the slopes where the secondary limestone abounds, and the floodplains oppose the mountainous masses of the eastern border.

Although Lisbon is located at one end of the Estramadura region, it permanently marks the entire wine region, hence the name change from Estremadura to Lisbon.

The region of Lisbon, previously known as Estremadura, is located northwest of the city of Lisbon in an area of ??about 40 km2. It is a region with a long history at the level of viniculture: initially it produced great quantity with low quality, nevertheless it has been experimenting new breeds and obtaining wines of good quality. Today, the wines of the Lisbon Region are known for their good price / quality ratio.

In the Lisbon region, the vineyard area is made up of traditional Portuguese castes and famous international castes. Here is produced a huge variety of wines, made possible by the diversity of reliefs and microclimates concentrated in small areas of the region.

The climate is temperate due to the influence of the Atlantic. The summers are cool and the winters are mild, although the most distant areas of the sea are a little colder.

The Lisbon Region consists of nine Denominations of Origin: Colares, Carcavelos and Bucelas (in the south zone, near Lisbon), Alenquer, Arruda, Torres Vedras, Lourinhã and Óbidos (in the center of the region) and Encostas d'Aire north, near the Beiras region).

The regions of Colares, Carcavelos and Bucelas were once the most important in Extremadura, today their interest is little more than historical. The proximity of the capital and the need to urbanize land almost led to the extinction of the vineyards in these Denominations of Origin.

The Denomination of Origin of Bucelas only produces white wines and was demarcated in 1911. Its wines, mainly elaborated from the Arinto grape variety, were much appreciated abroad, especially by the English court. The white wines of Bucelas have balanced acidity, floral aromas and are able to retain their qualities for years.

Colares is a Denomination of Origin that is located in the south zone of the Lisbon region. It is very close to the sea and its vineyards are set in limestone soils or laid in sand. The wines are mainly elaborated from the Ramisco variety, however the production of this region rarely reaches the 10 thousand bottles.

Óbidos, Arruda, Torres Vedras and Alenquer received the majority of the investments in the region: the vineyards were modernized and new casts were planted. Nowadays, the best DOC wines of this area come from red varieties such as Castelão, Aragonez (Tinta Roriz), Touriga Nacional, Tinta Miúda and Trincadeira, which are sometimes crowded with Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Franca, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, among others. White wines are usually made with the varieties Arinto, Fernão Pires, Seara-Nova and Vital, although Chardonnay is also grown in some areas.

The region of Alenquer produces some of the most prestigious DOC wines of the region of Lisbon (red and white). In this area the vines are protected from the Atlantic winds, favoring the maturation of grapes and the production of more concentrated wines. In other areas of the Lisbon region, the red wines are aromatic, elegant, rich in tannins and capable of aging a few years in a bottle. White wines are characterized by their freshness and citrus character.

The largest Denomination of Origin of the region, Encostas d'Aire, was the last to suffer the consequences of modernization. It has planted new varieties such as Baga or Castelão and white varieties such as Arinto, Malvasia and Fernão Pires, which share the land with other Portuguese and international varieties, such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Aragonez, Touriga Nacional or Trincadeira. The profile of the wines began to change: they gained more color, body and intensity.