Douro Wines | Territory, Character and Tradition - TAPA WINES

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The Douro Demarcated Region was established to protect the quality of Port wine in 1756. The IVDP (Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e do Porto, IP) has existed since 2003 and...
Today, it is responsible for guaranteeing the origin, authenticity, and quality of both Port wine and Douro wines (red, white, and rosé) and Douro Muscat wines.
It has a climate with cold winters and hot, dry summers, and predominantly schistous soils.
The most important grape varieties for red wines include Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca , and Tinto Cão . For white wines, Viosinho , Gouveio, Rabigato, and Malvasia Fina stand out. Their wines are known for their great complexity, structure, and longevity.