Regions / Távora-Varosa
Wine region
Távora-Varosa
Terras de Cister
A small, high plateau just south of the Douro, named for the Távora and Varosa rivers. Cool nights and high natural acidity make it a natural home for traditional-method sparkling wine, built on Malvasia Fina, Cerceal, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Did you knowCistercian monks farmed vines here from the 12th century. The regional wine name, Terras de Cister, honours them.