Douro Valley
Portugal · The steep valley behind Port wine.
Unofficial study resource · not affiliated with or endorsed by WSET®In short
A hot, dry, terraced valley traditionally producing Port, a fortified wine made from a blend of indigenous grapes, alongside a growing production of dry table wines.
Key grapes
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and other indigenous Portuguese varieties.
Why it matters for WSET
The home of Port, a key fortified-wine case study in the WSET syllabus.
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Download Eclavin on the App StoreFrequently asked questions
Is all Douro Valley wine Port?
No. Port is the traditional fortified wine, but the Douro also makes a growing amount of dry, unfortified table wine.