Porto, Douro, Portugal as a Wine Region
Country: Portugal
Portugal as a Wine Country
Capital: Lisbon
Currency: Euro
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The country best known for Port, Madeira and corks is often overlooked when consumers think of red and white still wines – but take note! The table wines of the region have improved dramatically in the past few decades. The winemaking areas trickle down the country's narrow shape, bordered by the Atlantic on the west and Spain on the east.
Notable Facts
Furthest to the north lies the region Minho, which produces the slightly spritzy white wine, Vinho Verde. Translated, it means green wine, not because the wine is green, but because it is meant to be drunk in its youth. Vinho Verde is a light, refreshing wine, low in alcohol and with a slight spritz. It can be made with a number of grapes, but the best whites are made with Alvarinho (yep, same as Spain's Albarino). Red Vinho Verde exists too, but not on the export market. For other red table wines, the three most common regions are the Douro, Dao, Bairrada and Alentejo.
In the Douro, home of Port, red wines are made from a few grape varieties including the primary port grape, Touriga Nacional as well as Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo). Still red wines from the area are good quality and contain fruity, spicy notes. The Dao and Bairrida areas use Port grapes and the local tempranillo and make high quality, good value red wines. Bairrida also makes a few sparklers. Alentejo is a super big and super hot region in the south of Portugal making reds and whites.
Wineries in Porto
| Winery |
|---|
| J.H. Andresen Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Barão de Vilar Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Barros Almeida & Ca Vinhos Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Soc. Agrícola e Comercial dos Vinhos Messias, SA Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Gould Campbell Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Niepoort Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Sogrape - Offley Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Poças Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Quarles Harris Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Quinta do Crasto Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Quinta de Roriz Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Quinta de Ventozelo Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Quinta do Infantado - Vinhos do Produtor, Lda. Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Quinta do Noval Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Skeffington Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Taylor's Port Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Taylor Fladgate Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| York Creek Vineyards Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Porto Rocha Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Sportoletti Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| W. & J. Graham & Co. Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| The House of Sandeman Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Warre's Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Fonseca Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Ferreira Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Ramos-Pinto Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Smith Woodhouse Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Quinta Do Infantado Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Grahams Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Real Companhia Velha Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Calèm Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Dow's Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Cockburn's Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| C. da Silva Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Osborne Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Offley Boa Vista Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Quinta do Portal Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Croft Port Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Churchill Vineyards Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Burmester Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Presidential Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Quinta de Santa Eufêmia Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Caves Messias Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Delaforce Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Offley Forrester Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Gilberts Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Graham's Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Fonseca Guimaraens Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| A.A. Ferreira Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Sandeman Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| G. Porto Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Quinta do Crasto Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Quinta do Castelinho Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| G porto Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Rozès Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Quinta do Vale Meão Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Quinta da Romeira Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
| Quinta do Vesuvio Winery in Porto, Douro, Portugal |
Wines from Porto Region
| Wine | £ |
|---|---|
| Taylor's Late Bottled Vintage 2003/2004, Port The 300 year old Port House of Taylor's, based in Oporto on the Atlantic coast, one of the.. | 12.99 |
| Portone Valpolicella Fun and fruity mix of native Italian grapes with a dry but velvet-like finish. A real budg.. | 7.00 |
| Portone Soave A pretty little tipple that will freshen up the palate and keep you coming back for more... | 6.00 |
| Pinot Grigio Trebbiano Portone The Italian Renaissance powers into overdrive. Magnificent value for money... | 5.99 |
| Pinot Grigio Trebbiano Portone Pink Luscious berry flavours with a creamy texture..... | 5.99 |
| 2005 Quinta do Crasto, Vintage Port If you like visiting vineyards then the Douro is a must. The best way to travel up there i.. | 28.50 |
| COCKBURNS This superior wine comes from Quintas which produce the great Cockburn vintages in the upp.. | 11.53 |
| CROFT Croft Triple Crown is one of the most established and respected Port brands with a loyal f.. | 9.08 |
| Pombal do Vesuvio, Douro, Portugal Quinta do Vesuvio is the most spectacular Quinta in the Douro valley. Located in the wild .. | 23.50 |
Hotels in Porto
| Hotel | £ |
|---|---|
| Grande Hotel de Paris - Residencial In the center of Porto, World HeritageNear the So Bento railway station, Clrigos church.. | 46.00 |
| Eurostars Das Artes Hotel Eurostars Das Artes is centrally located, next to the most famous art galleries w.. | 54.00 |
| Residencial dos Aliados Occupying the entirety of a magnificent old building, steeped in history the Residencia.. | 30.00 |
