Palmela is a Portuguese wine region centered around the town of Palmela in the Setúbal Peninsula subregion. The wine region has the second tier Indicação de Proveniencia Regulamentada (IPR) classification and may some day be promoted to Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC). It first gained attention for its off dry white wines made from Muscat grapes harvested early but has recently turned its attention to producing dry red and white table wines.

Grapes

The principle grapes of the Palmela region include Alfrocheiro, Arinto, Fernao Pires, Muscat of Alexandria, Periquita, Rabo de Ovelha, Tamarez and Tinta Amarela.

See also

• List of Portuguese wine regions

References