Located in the very heart of Portugal along the banks of the famed Tejo River and just a short drive from Lisbon, the Tejo (pronounced “TAY-JHO”) region is experiencing a wine renaissance from vine to bottle. Formerly known as Ribatejo, the region is now simply called Tejo; the name is a tribute to the river that has shaped its landscape, climate and economy for centuries. Defined by a river and refined by tradition, Tejo wines have a deep-rooted heritage as Portugal’s oldest wine region. Wine estates have made their home along the Tejo River since Roman times. The influence of these ancient grape-growing cultures is evident in the many architectural relics dotting the landscape.