Port Grape Varieties
Port wine is prepared with a blend of several grape varieties. All the grapes that go into Port are, by definition, grown in the Douro Valley. Port is matured in the Douro Valley or in Vila Nova de Gaia, south of Porto on the banks of the Douro River.
Red or Rosé Ports
The grape varieties used in Red or Rosé Ports are:
- Touriga Franca
- Touriga Nacional
- Tinta Barroca
- Tinta Roriz
- Tinto Cão
White Ports
The grape varieties selected for the preparation of White Ports are:
- Gouveio
- Malvasia Fina
- Moscatel Galego
- Rabigato
- Viosinho
