The winegrowing region of the Douro is divided into three areas along the river. The Baixo Corgo ("Lower Corgo") is the area furthest to the west, spanning approximately from Régua to a tributary called Corgo. It is joined to the east by the Cima Corgo ("Upper Corgo") area that includes the town of Pinhấo. The area to the east of Pinhấo to Barca d’Alva is referred to as Douro Superior ("Upper Douro")
| |
Porto |
Baixo Corgo |
Cima Corgo |
Douro Superior |
| Precipitação Anual em MM |
1.200 |
900 |
650 |
500 |
| Temperatura média em ºC |
14,4 |
18 |
19 |
21 |
Cima Corgo
The Cima Corgo is the heartland of (port) winegrowing. Some 13,000 hectares of vineyards are home to the best-known names and brands and many of the most beautiful quintas.
Douro Superior
Only a small portion (5,000 hectares) of the huge area of the Douro Superior (110,000 hectares) is used for viticulture.
There are a total of 33,000 winegrowers in the Douro region. 80% own less than 0.5 hectares.
