Açores

The Azores archipelago, set amidst the vast Atlantic, offers an extraordinary setting for winemaking. Its volcanic soils, coupled with a cool maritime climate, create wines of intense minerality and freshness. Pico Island leads with its famed Verdelho wines, known for crisp citrus notes and a distinct saline touch. Other indigenous varieties like Arinto dos Açores and Terrantez do Pico are gaining international acclaim for their vibrant acidity and aromatic finesse.