Europe
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
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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