Wine regions of Portugal: Douro
With port, you’re likely familiar with the Douro region. As the world’s first demarcated wine region and home to port, it might seem like a no-brainer that it is one of Portugal’s most famous wine regions. However, there are many more wines produced in the region than just port.
The Douro DOC is located in north-central Portugal along the Douro River and its tributaries. The area has five subregions: Baixo Corgo on the lower reaches of the river, Cima Corgo in the middle reaches of the river, Douro Superior at its headwaters, Terras do Infante in eastern Trás-os-Montes and Baixo… Read more
