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    Portugal

    Douro Valley

    The Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is famous for Port wine and increasingly for exceptional dry red wines made from native Portuguese varieties.

    Key Grapes

    Touriga Nacional
    Tinta Roriz
    Touriga Franca
    Tinta Barroca
    +1 more

    Climate

    Hot continental with temperature extremes

    Soil Types

    Schist
    Granite

    Wine Styles

    Port wine
    Robust dry reds
    White Port
    Rosé Port

    Sub-Regions

    Baixo Corgo
    Cima Corgo
    Douro Superior

    Fun Facts

    • 1Over 80 grape varieties are permitted for Port
    • 2Vintage Port can age 50+ years
    • 3The valley's terraces are carved into schist rock

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