Lagar | Douro

Douro the spiritual home to Port wine, one of the most nobel of beverages. Big thick and rich, so many people think that is what the Douro is and should always be, but don't be fooled. The Douro for centuries has been making light fresh and fragrant wines called "Vinho de Consumo" which has nothing to do with the tannin and oak bombs that many believe to be the regions true calling. Here at theLAB if you like oak you should probably move onto other sites, as we tend to focus on the fruit seeking out wines that showcase the huge diversity of landscapes and edging up the hills to where acidity reigns and wine is for drinking, not talking about.