Portugal's southernmost wine region on the Atlantic coast; intense Mediterranean sunshine, limestone and clay soils. Four DOC sub-regions (Lagos, Portimão, Lagoa, Tavira). Indigenous Negra Mole (red) and Crato Branco (white); also Arinto, Touriga Nacional, and Syrah planted recently. Historically bulk wine for tourists; quality transformation underway with serious producers targeting export markets.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Excellent Algarve Mediterranean conditions; Touriga Nacional achieved good ripeness; Arinto freshness preserved with cool fermentation |
| 2021 | — | Good southern Portugal vintage; Quinta dos Vales range praised for quality improvement and international market focus |
| 2020 | — | Outstanding vintage; Algarve wines receiving recognition at Decanter World Wine Awards; quality milestone |
| 2019 | — | Classic Algarve profile; Touriga Nacional rich and concentrated; Arinto maintaining characteristic freshness |
| 2018 | — | Warm southern conditions; harvest early; Arinto maintained acidity best in cooler night-harvested blocks |
| 2017 | — | Good vintage; limestone soils delivering characteristic mineral; Touriga Nacional showing depth of quality |
| 2016 | — | Superb Algarve vintage; Quinta dos Vales praised internationally; foundational year for modern Algarve wine reputation |