Douro Wines
Douro Wines
"This beautifully varied region follows the river Douro across the entire land until it reaches the ocean. Alongside its rocky valleys, in steep, mountainous terrain, vineyards are positioned throughout the region. Highly varied in terroir, it’s not uncommon that neighboring vineyards in Douro produce entirely different wines. Even on the same vineyards, those parts nearest to the river ripen more quickly, resulting in multiple harvests during the same season.Douro is known mainly for its two specialties. The central subregion of Cima Corgo is home to the most luxurious vintage Port bottles. Fortified wines have been this region’s most famous offering for the longest time. However, in recent years, Douro has emerged as a notable producer of some high-quality table reds as well. These wines are made from indigenous varieties, most famously Touriga Nacional, but also Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz (or Tempranillo) and Tinta Cao. If you come across a label mentioning Touriga Nacional, you should expect a savory, highly aromatic dry wine with an earthy, leather personality and some floral notes in the palate. This red is one of the most treasured gems of Portugal, held in high esteem around the globe, and should be savored as such. "