In Portugal, a land finely aged like wine
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The sun sets over the Tagus River in Alcochete, Portugal, with Lisbon and the Vasco de Gama bridge, Europe’s longest, in the distance. The bridge is a gateway to the Alentejo region, a long-time budget vacation destination now taking its bow on the international stage as one of the top wine destinations in the world. (James Rajotte/The New York Times)