Wineries in Port-Vendres
Wine tourism in Port-Vendres: between a busy port and the vineyards of the Côte Vermeille
Port-Vendres is a coastal town in the Pyrénées-Orientales, 26 km from Perpignan, at the heart of the Côte Vermeille. This active fishing port, where fish and seafood are landed every day, lies between Collioure and Banyuls-sur-Mer, at the meeting point of the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean Sea.
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The wine-growing area of Port-Vendres falls under the Collioure and Banyuls appellations. The vines grow on schist terraces, caressed by the tramontane wind and the Mediterranean sun. The main grape variety is Grenache, accompanied by Mourvèdre, Syrah and Carignan for the reds and rosés; the whites rely on Grenache blanc, Muscat d’Alexandrie and Tourbat (Malvoisie du Roussillon).
Wine tourism in Port-Vendres combines wine discovery, maritime landscapes and local gastronomy. Many estates and cellars offer tastings near the port. After a cellar visit or a stroll through the terraced vineyards, a break facing the Mediterranean with characterful wines and seafood offers an authentic and memorable experience.