- Valpaços IPR
Valpaços is a
Portuguese wine region centered around the town ofValpaços in theTrás-os-Montes e Alto Douro region. The region has the second tier "Indicação de Proveniencia Regulamentada " (IPR) classification and may some day be promoted to "Denominação de Origem Controlada " (DOC). Located along theTua river , the region is known for its slightly sparklingrosé . T. Stevenson "The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia" pg 332 Dorling Kindersley 2005 ISBN 0756613248 ]Grapes
The principle grapes of the Valpaços region include Bastardo, Boal,
Codega ,Cornifesto ,Fernao Pires ,Gouveio ,Malvasia Fina ,Mourisco Tinto ,Rabo de Ovelha ,Tempranillo ,Tinta Amarela ,Tinta Carvalha ,Touriga Francesa andTouriga Nacional .ee also
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List of Portuguese wine regions References
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