A small, high-altitude region in north-central Portugal squeezed between the Douro and the Dão, Távora-Varosa is best known as the historic home of Portuguese traditional-method sparkling wine — production records here date back to the 16th century. Granitic soils at 500–900 m, cold winters and warm dry summers preserve the natural acidity essential to fine bubbles. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Malvasia Fina and Gouveio dominate the sparkling base; still wines from Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz are also produced. Murganheira and Caves da Raposeira anchor the regional production.
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Common grape varieties in Távora-Varosa include Malvasia Fina, Cerceal, Touriga Nacional, Pinot Noir, Sercial.
A small, high-altitude region in north-central Portugal squeezed between the Douro and the Dão, Távora-Varosa is best known as the historic home of Portuguese traditional-method sparkling wine — production records here date back to the 16th century. Granitic soils at 500–900 m, cold winters and warm dry summers…
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