The steeply terraced Douro is one of the world's oldest demarcated wine regions, famed for fortified Port and increasingly for powerful dry reds. Its wines are built from indigenous grapes like Touriga Nacional grown on schist slopes.
At a glance
- Country
- Portugal
- Climate
- Hot, dry continental climate sheltered from the Atlantic by mountain ranges.
- Known for
- Vintage Port, Tawny Port, Dry red blend
- Type
- region
What to eat with Douro Valley wine
Dark Chocolate
Bittersweet chocolate wants a rich, fortified, or fruit-sweet red.
Aged Cheddar
Sharp, crumbly, savoury cheddar wants a bold red or a nutty fortified wine.
Charcuterie Board
Salty cured meats want a versatile, high-acid, medium-bodied wine.