Douro
The most famous wine region in Portugal. It is the oldest demarcated region in the world.
A unique region with exceptional characteristics. The schist soil combined with its privileged sun exposure provides an exclusive microclimate.
Features
Classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, the Douro region is surrounded by mountains that give it particular climatic characteristics, spread over a total area of about 250,000 ha.
In a territory marked by steep slopes, wine production in the Douro region is a lesson in man's determination to optimize natural resources.
The grape varieties that stand out the most in the region are Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão.
