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Outstanding houses in Alenquer.

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Quinta do Pinto

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The Alenquer reading

Sandy soils and Atlantic winds shape wines of restless energy here—reds with bright acidity and white wines that taste of iodine and stone rather than fruit sweetness.

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Region DNA

The character of Alenquer

Based on 32 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Consistent

Tight, signature style across producers

Alenquer
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
0
80–89 Great
3
70–79 Good
2
<70 Other
1

Based on 6 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

OakBlack fruitTree fruitCitrus fruitTropical fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Southern Portugal Red
31
Southern Portugal White
24
Portuguese Sparkling
2
Portuguese Red
1
Portuguese White
1

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Touriga Nacional16Arinto de Bucelas13Shiraz/Syrah10Chardonnay8Merlot7Petit Verdot7Fernao Pires6Cabernet Sauvignon5Marsanne4Viognier4

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Alenquer

Quinta do Pinto

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About Alenquer

Alenquer is a wine region in Portugal, home to 7 producers tracked on Femente. Its vineyards are led by Touriga Nacional, Arinto de Bucelas, and Shiraz/Syrah, producing Southern Portugal Red and Southern Portugal White wines with notes of Oak, Black fruit, and Tree fruit.

Alenquer — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Alenquer?
The most planted varieties in Alenquer are Touriga Nacional, Arinto de Bucelas, Shiraz/Syrah, and Chardonnay, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Alenquer known for?
Alenquer is known for Southern Portugal Red, Southern Portugal White, and Portuguese Sparkling wines and flavors of Oak, Black fruit, and Tree fruit.
How many wineries are in Alenquer?
Femente tracks 7 producers in Alenquer.
Where is Alenquer?
Alenquer is a wine region in Portugal.

Alenquer

Sandy soils and Atlantic winds shape wines of restless energy here—reds with bright acidity and white wines that taste of iodine and stone rather than fruit sweetness.

Producers in Alenquer

Restaurants in Alenquer

Restaurants in Alenquer