Porto

Porto is the coastal city that gives its name to Portugal's famous fortified wine, though the vineyards themselves are located upstream in the Douro Valley where steep, terraced vineyards with schist soils experience a hot, dry climate. The primary grape varieties used in Port production include Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Tinta Barroca, and Tinta Cão, which contribute to various styles including Ruby, Tawny, Late Bottled Vintage (LBV), and Vintage Port. While Porto serves as the aging and shipping hub where the wines are traditionally stored in lodges, the actual Porto subregion refers to the area around the city where the wines are aged before export.