The Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost region, is more famous for its coastline than its wines, but it has a long-standing viticultural history that is steadily gaining renewed interest. The region is divided into four official wine subregions—Lagos, Portimão, Lagoa, and Tavira—each with slightly different microclimates influenced by the Atlantic and the surrounding hills. The warm, dry conditions and limestone or sandy soils favor red grapes like Negra Mole, Castelão, and Touriga Nacional, producing soft, ripe, approachable wines. While once dominated by bulk wine, the Algarve is seeing a rise in boutique producers focused on quality and native varieties, offering wines that pair naturally with the region’s seafood-rich cuisine and relaxed coastal lifestyle.