Douro Valley

Northern Portugal, following the Douro river east from Porto - a World Heritage terraced valley.

Continental with scorching summer heat; the steep slopes, altitude and schist soils stress the vines.

The Douro Valley is one of wine's most breathtaking landscapes - thousands of tons of terraced schist carved into a steep river gorge, and the home of Port, the world's great fortified wine.

Beyond Port, the Douro has reinvented itself as a still-wine region, with Touriga Nacional-led reds of real depth and perfume carrying the sweet fruit of the land.

For the buyer the Douro offers a remarkable range - from affordable everyday reds to the world's most collectable fortified wines, all with a sense of history and place.

Terroir & Soil

The signature schist (black slate) terraces cut into impossibly steep hills keep heat and roots cool.

What to Expect from the Wines

· The Douro is the birthplace of Port - the world's great fortified wine - and now also a fine still-red region.
· Terraced, schist-hewn vineyards of staggering beauty produce both rich Port and modern dry Douro reds.
· Aromatic grapes like Touriga Nacional deliver deep, perfumed, structured wines at every level.

Remarkable Bottles from Douro Valley

Taylor's Vintage Port

Douro Valley · 2024 (representative vintage)

Taylor's Vintage Port is an fortified wine from Portugal, in the Douro Valley region (Northern Portugal, following the Douro river east from Porto - a World Heritage terraced valley.), made principally from Touriga Nacional. The flagship vintage Port — monumental black fruit and spice with decades of cellaring ahead.

$120–$250 est. retail

Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port

Douro Valley · 2024 (representative vintage)

Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port is an fortified wine from Portugal, in the Douro Valley region (Northern Portugal, following the Douro river east from Porto - a World Heritage terraced valley.), made principally from Touriga Nacional. A wood-aged tawny of remarkable smoothness — caramel, nuts and orange peel in perfect balance.

$50–$85 est. retail

Douro Valley Touriga Nacional

Douro Valley · 2024 (representative vintage)

Douro Valley Touriga Nacional is an red wine from Portugal, in the Douro Valley region (Northern Portugal, following the Douro river east from Porto - a World Heritage terraced valley.), made principally from Touriga Nacional. a house-style Douro Valley touriga nacional that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

Douro Valley Touriga Franca

Douro Valley · 2024 (representative vintage)

Douro Valley Touriga Franca is an red wine from Portugal, in the Douro Valley region (Northern Portugal, following the Douro river east from Porto - a World Heritage terraced valley.), made principally from Touriga Franca. a house-style Douro Valley touriga franca that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

Douro Valley Tinta Roriz

Douro Valley · 2024 (representative vintage)

Douro Valley Tinta Roriz is an red wine from Portugal, in the Douro Valley region (Northern Portugal, following the Douro river east from Porto - a World Heritage terraced valley.), made principally from Tinta Roriz. a house-style Douro Valley tinta roriz that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

Douro Valley Tinta Barroca

Douro Valley · 2024 (representative vintage)

Douro Valley Tinta Barroca is an red wine from Portugal, in the Douro Valley region (Northern Portugal, following the Douro river east from Porto - a World Heritage terraced valley.), made principally from Tinta Barroca. a house-style Douro Valley tinta barroca that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

Food Pairing

· Vintage Port pairs with dark chocolate, blue cheese and nuts.
· Tawny Port accompanies desserts, dried fruits and cheeses.
· Dry Douro reds suit grilled meat and rich stews.

Buying from Douro Valley

› Port is bought by style: Ruby (young, fruity), Vintage (great years, age-worthy), Tawny (aged, nutty) and LBV.
› Dry Douro reds from small producers offer superb value and are long-lived.
› The valley's aromatic whites (Rabigato, Gouveio) are an underrated discovery.