Discover the top 100 best wines of Douro Superior of Douro as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Douro Superior and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Easternmost sub-region of the Douro (Portugal), the hottest and driest (under 400 mm/year, poor schist soils, thermal amplitude up to 20°C, sheltered from the Marão): Touriga Nacional is the signature red — intense violet, blackcurrant, blackberry and mountain herb aromas, powerful tannins and exceptional ageing potential. Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão add structure. Also produces Port wines.
Expressive aromatic whites in dry, sweet and fortified styles, with a pale golden to amber colour depending on vinification, a full, perfumed palate, showing intense muscat aromas (rose, fresh grape), white flowers (orange blossom), white-fleshed fruits and citrus. Also in round, confit sweet wines with honey and dried fruits. Pillar of Moscatel do Douro and the great Iberian muscats. Portuguese synonym for Muscat à Petits Grains.
