Reguengo de Melgaço
Reguengo de Melgaço produces wine in Minho, the northernmost region of Portugal's Atlantic-facing wine country. The winery focuses on Alvarinho, the signature white grape of this maritime zone—a variety prized for its mineral precision and citrus-driven character in cool climates. The Alvarinho from Reguengo de Melgaço has earned recognition from Wine Spectator and Decanter, reflecting the wine's balance and structure. Minho's proximity to the Atlantic shapes its terroir: cool nights, moderate rainfall, and granite soils that encourage high acidity and aromatic intensity. Alvarinho thrives in these conditions, developing the crisp, saline qualities that define the region's whites. This winery's expression of the variety demonstrates the potential of Portugal's northern coast for elegant, food-friendly white wine.
Critics
Wine Spectator, Decanter