There are many wines produced in Portugal. Portugal is popular for their fortified port wines and madiera but they also make many red and white wines that are just as good. The history of Portuguese wines can date back to before the Greeks and Romans even though the Romans helped better their commerce. Most of the white wines come from the northwest part of Portugal. These wines contain lower alcohol with lots of acidity. They can be described as refreshing, clean, and crisp with hints of fruits and little sweetness. Most of the exported wines you might be familiar with are vinho verdes. The name translates to mean “green wine” which describes the characteristics of the wine. Vinho Verdes is also the region where that wine is produced. The region is located in the northern part close to the Atlantic coast. Some of the grapes that make really good Portuguese white wines are the alvarinho and loureiro grapes. Other white wines that you may be interested in are Lagoalva Espirito Branco which is a blend of sauvignon blanc, alvarinho, verdelho, arinto, and fernao pires. The Lagoalva wine region is located south of the Tagus River. Most of these white wines from Portugal are served with appetizers before a meal. They are also good with seafood and light salads.