At the north-eastern tip of Portugal, north of the Douro region, there is the Trás-os-Montes wine region which is divided into three sub-regions: Chaves, Valpaços and Miral Planalto.

The name Trás-os-Montes refers to the region’s location: it lies beyond the Marão and Alvão mountains, north of the Douro River. It is a mountainous area with essentially granite soils. The climate is dry and very hot in summer and winter, on the contrary, temperatures often reach negative values.

In the Chaves sub-region the vineyard is planted on the slopes of small valleys, where the tributaries of the river Tâmega flow. The sub-region of Valpaços is rich in water resources and is located in a plateau area. In the Miral Plateau is the river Douro that influences the viticulture.

Planted varieties are practically common in the three sub-regions. The most planted red varieties are Trincadeira, Bastardo, Marufo, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca. The most important white varieties in the region are Syria, Fernão Pires, Gouveio, Malvasia Fina, Rabigato and Viosinho.

The red wines of this region are generally fruity and slightly astringent. The white wines are soft and floral scented.