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Távora-Varosa
This is a small, remote, mountainous region in the north of the VR Beiras, bordering on the Douro to the north, and the Dão region to the south. Although it is a small region, it plays a major role in the production of sparkling wines. At this altitude, the grapes retain good acidity and fruit, and are perfect for production sparkling wines – indeed this was the first region in Portugal to be demarcated for sparkling wines. White grape varieties are dominant.
Although the region is mainly dedicated to the production of sparkling wines, it also produces fresh whites and soft reds.
For nearly a century, Távora-Varosa has also had significant plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Climate: Continental, with extremes of temperature.
Soil: Granite or schist soils.
Curiosities
Cistercian Monks
Although the growing of vines dates back to the Roman occupation, it was only in the 12th Century that this culture went through a major development, set by the hand of the Cistercian monks, who grew the vine on their lands.
