Wines

The vineyards of Beira Interior (DOP) are spread on the slopes of Serra da Estrela, 500 - 700m high, in Pinhel and Castelo Rodrigo (north of Guarda) and Cova da Beira, halfway between Guarda and Castelo Branco. Very lively red, Beira Interior (DOP) red wines are very balanced wines.

Main Breeds

For the production of wines from Beira Interior (PDO) the following grapes are used: Cal, Rabo de Ovelha, Syria and Malvasia Fina (whites), Aragonez, Trincadeira, Alfrocheiro, Aragonez, Jaen and Touriga Nacional (red wines), among others .

Excellent Whites, Quality Reds

The white wines of Beira Interior (PDO) are neither too full nor have high alcoholic content, which is why the freshness of its acidity is one of its characteristics.

Featured Quintas

In these lands of high altitude vineyards the highlight goes to the vineyards of Rui Madeira, where some of the best wines of the region are produced, such as Beyra Superior and Beira Reserva, both red and white.

City of Viseu

Viseu is the capital of the district and the county of the same name. With just under 100,000 inhabitants, it is the second most important city in the Central Region, after Coimbra.

Beiras

A Beira Alta, cuja capital é a cidade de Viseu, está situada no nordeste da Região Centro.

Coimbra, importante centro universitário, capital da Beira Litoral e da Região Centro; já foi capital de Portugal. Com pouco mais de 143.000 habitantes, é a cidade mais populosa do Centro.

Aveiro é a segunda maior cidade da Região Centro.

A Beira Baixa, cuja capital é a cidade de Castelo Branco, está situada no sudeste da Região Centro.