Quinta da Portela de Baixo

The Baixo Corgo Region

This unique area in the Douro region lies at the westernmost end of the valley at the foothill of the Marão mountains. The region is blessed with the highest rainfall in the Douro Valley and is also the coolest region in the valley. The vineyard surface amounts to 14000 hectares producing excellent Porto wines, most of them marketed as just table wines. Its prized vineyards start at the highest point of the deep valley around the Douro River. The landscape of the region has also been recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site since 2001. This winemaking zone is renowned for its lighter and youthful style of port wines that are enjoyed young.

The Terroir

Due to proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the Marão mountains, the Baixo Corgo region is the wettest and the coolest region in the Douro valley. The cool nature of the area allows its wines to be lighter, usually enjoyed relatively young. The vineyards stretch from the deep valleys' crests to the riverbanks of Douro River, forming a spectacular landscape designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. The area is blessed with high rainfall and fertile soil. The vineyards are protected by the mountains from the cool frosty winds. The vines are planted in high density with high yields making it unique from the other two wine regions in the Douro Valley.