Lagoa is a

Portuguese wine Portuguese wine was mostly introduced by the Romans and other ancient Mediterranean peoples who traded with local coastal populations, mainly in the South. In pre-Roman Gallaecia-Lusitania times, the native peoples only drank beer and were unfam ...

region centered on the Lagoa municipality in the

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region. The region has

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's highest

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classification as a '' Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC). The region is bordered to the west by the Portimão DOC and to the east by

Tavira DOC Tavira is a Portuguese wine region centered on the Tavira Municipality in the Algarve region. The region has Portugal's highest wine classification as a '' Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC). Extending to the Spanish Spanish might refer to ...

. The region has been historically known for its

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production but has been expanding its table wine production in recent years.T. Stevenson ''"The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia"'' pg 332 Dorling Kindersley 2005

Grapes

The principal grapes of the Lagoa region include Crato Branco, Negra Mole and Periquita.

References

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Grapes

See also

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