The Douro wine region meanders along the Douro River valley, enveloping the lower valleys of Varosa, Corgo, Távora, Torto, and Pinhão. Shielded from Atlantic winds by the Marão and Montemuro mountains, it boasts a continental climate, featuring hot, dry summers and cold winters. The landscape is adorned with terraced vineyards cascading down sun-drenched slopes toward the unhurried flow of the Douro River, which winds its way to the prestigious Port houses in Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. This picturesque northern Portuguese region serves as the captivating backdrop for the production of Port and, increasingly, robust dry red wines crafted from the region's native grape varieties.
