Speak Like The Locals While You Sip Portuguese Wines

Portugal is one of the most renowned producers of wine in the world, a reputation built on tradition - with unique wine such as the fortified wine of Port and Madeira, and exceptional table wines.

While you are tasting Portugal’s wines you may need to know a few keys words in Portuguese, here are 12 words to help to speak the local lingo.

Adega (pronounced "ah DEH gah"): Cellar Branco: White Colheita (pronounced "col YAY tah"): Vintage year Espumante: Sparkling wine Garrafeira (pronounced "gar ah FAIR ah"): A reserve aged wine Maduro: Mature or aged wine (which is most typical, besides vinho verde) Quinta (pronounced "KEEN ta"): estate (actually translates to "farm") Reserva: Superior quality wine of a single vintage Seco: Dry Tinto: Red Verde: Green (not referring to the color but meaning "young") Vinho (pronounced "VEEN yo"): Wine

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