Pinhão

Common questions

What wine is Pinhão known for?

Pinhão sits in Cima Corgo, the central Douro subregion with some of the valley’s most famous quintas. Expect Port, dry Douro reds, dry Douro whites, and small-production bottles from steep schist terraces. The flavors run from black plum, cassis, violets, fig, cocoa, and spice to citrus peel, almond, wild herbs, and river-stone freshness.

What grapes are grown around Pinhão?

Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Sousão, Tinta Amarela, Rabigato, Viosinho, Gouveio, Códega do Larinho, Malvasia Fina, Moscatel Galego Branco.

Why is Pinhão a notable wine stop?

For wine lovers, Port is as iconic to Portugal as Champagne is to France, and the Douro Valley earns that reputation the hard way: steep schist terraces cut by hand, and native grapes that grow almost nowhere else. Pinhão sits right at the heart of it, where the river bends and vineyards climb the hills in every direction. This is one of the few places where you can see exactly how a wine is made, taste decades of barrel-aged Tawny in a single sitting, and discover that the region's new dry reds are every bit as exciting as the Port that made it famous.

Is Pinhão a wine destination?

Pinhão is wine country, but white Port and tonic deserves its own little moment. It’s cold, citrusy, lightly bitter, and exactly right when the Douro heat starts leaning on your shoulders. Portuguese beer, aguardente, and strong coffee all have their place around lunch and dessert too.