Beira Interior — three wine subregions and a stop in Castelo Rodrigo
The rows of vines near Cinco Vilas offer a view of the high ground around Castelo Rodrigo, one of the three subregions of Beira Interior.
From the source
Beira Interior is a Portuguese wine denomination with three recognised subregions: Castelo Rodrigo, Pinhel and Cova da Beira. Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo is the visit anchor for this dossier, with a regional cooperative and vineyards on the surrounding plateau.
Editorial reading
The Portuguese wine institute identifies Castelo Rodrigo, Pinhel and Cova da Beira as the three subregions of the denomination. In the north, Castelo Rodrigo and Pinhel lie on different sides of the Côa. Compare the names on the labels to see where each wine comes from. The photograph shows autumn vines within the Castelo Rodrigo subregion.
Recommendation
Start in Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, where the map pin marks the cooperative. Contact it in advance about a cellar visit and tasting. Ask which wines show the differences between the three subregions.
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