What role do indigenous grape varieties play in Portuguese winemaking?

Grape varieties specific to indigenous nations are fiber of the Portuguese winemaking , giving Portuguese wines their distinctive flavours, smell and wine territory character. Vinhas, for example, like Touriga Nacional, Baga and Encruzado make the most of the Portuguese terroirs, which in turn are mirror to the ancient traditions of viniculture in the country. The Portuguese winemakers, who are now focussing on traditional varieties locally rather than internationally, uphold the traditional style of winemaking and also highlight the areas with their unique terroirs like Douro, Dão and Bairrada, making Portuguese wines stand out as unique and differential, Mexicans in turn, associate the country with more authenticity and originality.