Vinha do Romezal is a family owned winery from the Portuguese wine region, Douro Valley- the birthplace of Port wine. Vinha do Romezal is owned by the Quinas Guerra family and nowadays they are teaming up with Luis Duarte, the famous winemaker. Vinha do Romezal wines are produced with grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz.

Douro Wines

Douro wine region, is located in the northern part of Portugal and is home to the famous Port wine. In Douro wines are produced both as still and fortified. Douro blends are dominated by five key grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cao and Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo). Though it might be quite obvious why, Touriga Nacional is the most appreciated, followed Touriga Franca the most planted. International grapes make great quality Douro wines as well so take a look.

Touriga Nacional Wines

Touriga Nacional is a dark-skinned grape variety from Portugal which is mostly planted in Dao and Douro wine regions. Touriga Nacional is the key ingredient for fortified wines but is also used to make good quality dry red and rosé wines. In fortified wines Touriga Nacional is blended with 80 other grape varieties such as Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cao. Apart from Portugal, this renowned grape variety also appears in some Australian and Californian wines.