Douro DOC (Port)

Region Hierarchy

Portugal
- Douro DOC (Port)
  - no subregions

Climate(s)

Warm Continental

Notes

Known for its Ports. Stretches form the Marao Mountains (higher elevation) to the border of Spain. Steep slopes; challenging to manage. High rainfall.

Baixo Corgo - Closest to ocean, fresh and fruity wines
Cima Corgo - Best vineyards and wines
Douro Superior - Closest to Spain. Hottest.

Touriga Franca, Tinta Borroca

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Grape(s)

Color	Grape	Notes
Red	Sezão / Souzão Grape
Red	Tempranillo Grape	Known as Tinta Roriz Grape notes: Sometimes blended with Garnacha. Traditionally, aged in new oak. Needs significant heat to fully ripen.
Red	Tinta Cão Grape
Red	Touriga Nacional Grape	Highest quality variety in the area, but gives low yields

Wines(s)

Type	Wine	Notes
Fortified White	Port Wine (White)
Still Red	Other type of Still Red Wine	Deeply colored, full body, high tannins, rich black fruit flavors
Still Red	Touriga Nacional Wine	High tannins, intense color and flavors Wine notes: Intense colors
Still White	Other type of Still White Wine	Fresh varietal fruit flavors and medium-to-high acidity.