Folias de Baco, Uivo Vinhas Velhas Tinto, Douro, Portugal Glera planted on north east facing

planted on north east facing slopes

that famous white from the Mediterranean coast

Touriga Franca

literally metres from the sea

Moristel is a grape variety unique to the region

Folias de Baco, Uivo Vinhas Velhas Tinto, Douro, Portugal Glera planted on north east facingTiago Sampaio farms in the Douro Valley however he's doing everything a little bit differently. Rather than farming near the river he is growing at high altitude which helps slow down ripening, increase complexity and maintain freshness in the wines. Another differing factor is the soil type, his vines are growing in a shist clay granite mix in contrast to the more usual shist slate soils elsewhere. For this wine a field blend of grapes from 80 year