Colares Doc

About this region

Colares DOC is a Portuguese wine region centred on the Colares parish in Sintra, known for its deep‑coloured, full‑bodied red wines. The vineyards are planted directly on sandy dunes, protecting the vines from phylloxera and making them some of the oldest ungrafted vines in Europe. The region has Portugal's highest wine classification, Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC).

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Country: Portugal

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What is the Colares DOC wine region known for?

Colares DOC is a Portuguese wine region centred on the Colares parish in Sintra, known for its deep‑coloured, full‑bodied red wines. The vineyards are planted directly on sandy dunes, protecting the vines from phylloxera and making them some of the oldest ungrafted vines in Europe. The region has Portugal's highest…