10 Portuguese wines to pair with the country's fare

A red blend of touriga nacional and aragonez, the Casal do Ramilo 2012 comes from a family that has been making wines since 1937. The ocean influences and rocky soils deliver fresh and delightful wines ideal for ceviche and grilled seafood.

Minerally and elegant with notes of orange, peach and lime, the Quinto do Regueiro Alvarinho Reserva, Vinho Verde 2015 is an aromatically intense wine. Try it with Portugal's local specialty: bacalao (dried, salted codfish).

While a rather uncommon style in Portugal, the sparkling wine, Sidonio D Sousa Branco Brut Nature, offers a clean, citrusy taste profile. It is perfect for just about any dish, especially oysters.

A medium-bodied red, Terra de Lobos, Vihno Regional Tejo 2014, sees no oak aging and the grapes are crushed by foot. The result is a ripe, vibrant fruity wine with notes of black fruits and flowers. Grilled octopus will pair nicely with this wine.

The racy peach and lime notes in the Fiuza Alvarhino 2015 are suited best to freshly grilled seafood and ceviche. Crafted with 100% alvarhino grapes.

Some oak aging, blackberry and dark cherry notes with some spice make Fiuza Touriga Nacional 2014 the ideal red wine for a sunny afternoon barbecue featuring grilled meats and vegetables.

Rustic tannins, deep black-red fruit notes and oak aging lend Quinta Lagoalva de Cima Grand Escolha 2014 a rich powerful palate best suited for big dishes such as grilled game meats.

This winery from the Tejo region of Portugal has been producing since 1888. The lean, crisp notes in their Lagoalva Talhao 1 Branco 2015, a value-driven white blend, pair beautifully with fatty cheese and light seafood dishes.