Port wine comes exclusively from the Douro Valley, with the historic lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia offering tastings and tours. Styles range from young ruby ports to aged tawnies and sage vintages. Madeira wine from the Atlantic island offers similar complexity and longevity.
Table wines have improved dramatically in recent decades. The Alentejo produces full-bodied reds, the Douro excellent reds and whites beyond Port, and Vinho Verde offers refreshing, slightly fizzy whites perfect for warm weather. Prices at restaurants remain reasonable by European standards.
Beer is popular for casual drinking. Super Bock and Sagres are the main domestic brands. Craft brewing has gained ground, with microbreweries appearing in cities.
Ginjinha, a sweet cherry liqueur, is a Lisbon specialty often served in small chocolate cups. The legal drinking age is 18, and alcohol is sold in supermarkets, restaurants, and bars without significant restrictions.
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