Portugal makes some of the most distinctive and underrated wines in the world. Tucked between the Atlantic and the mountains, its vineyards grow grape varieties — Touriga Nacional, Alvarinho, Baga, Encruzado — that you will find almost nowhere else. At Bartolo, our wine list is built to take you on a tour of these regions, one glass at a time.
We start in the north, with Vinho Verde — a young, lightly effervescent white from the Minho region. It is refreshing, low in alcohol, and pairs beautifully with petiscos and seafood. From there we travel south through the Dao and Bairrada regions, whose reds offer bright fruit and surprising elegance.
The Douro and beyond
Our reds are anchored by the Douro Valley, the steep terraced vineyards along the Douro River that produce both Port and some of the world’s most ageworthy table wines. A Douro red made from the same grapes that go into Vintage Port is a thing to behold — deep, structured, layered with dark fruit and subtle spice. It is the wine to drink with our cataplana or our bitoque.
For those who like their wines bigger and bolder, we also pour from the Alentejo, the warm plains of southern Portugal. These wines are sun-soaked, generous, and pair effortlessly with grilled meats and sharing plates.
And for an after-dinner moment, ask about our small selection of Ports — Tawny, Ruby, sometimes a Late Bottled Vintage. A small glass alongside a pastel de nata is one of the simplest pleasures in Portuguese cuisine. We’d love to pour one for you.
