Collection: Távora-Varosa Wines

High between the Douro and Dão, Távora-Varosa was Portugal's first demarcated region for sparkling wine — and altitude is its secret. Vineyards at 500-800 metres keep acidity razor-sharp, the essential ingredient for fine espumante made by the traditional method.

Malvasia Fina and Cerceal lead the local whites, joined by Chardonnay and Pinot Noir planted here decades ago. The result: sparkling wines of genuine finesse at remarkable prices, plus crisp still whites that deserve wider fame. Portugal's bubbly capital awaits discovery.