Douro wine

A dry Portuguese wine from the Douro valley, rich, with a firm body and dark fruit, with red meat, game and braised dishes.

Douro wine is a dry or off-dry Portuguese wine from the Douro river valley, mostly red from local varieties (Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca), rich, with a firm body, dark fruit, spices and minerality. It is served with red meat, game, braised dishes, aged cheeses and sausages, and used in sauces, marinades and for braising.

Calories, proteins, fats and carbohydrates per 100 g of product

Douro wine, Raw: Calories 85.0 kcal, Proteins 0.1 grams, Fats 0.0 grams, Carbohydrates 2.6 grams per 100 g of product.

Calories85.0 kcal

Proteins0.1 grams

Fats0.0 grams

Carbohydrates2.6 grams

Data: USDA FoodData Central

Recipes with this ingredient

Rack of lamb with doru and blackberriesEuropean cuisine | Main courses

Lamb rack with Douro and blackberry is an exquisite dish of European cuisine that combines refined flavors and textures. Tender lamb infused with the aromas of thyme and sautéed shallots reveals its juiciness alongside rich Portuguese Douro wine. The slight tartness of the blackberries adds contrast, harmoniously softening the meat flavor. This dish is perfect for romantic dinners or festive gatherings where gastronomic experiences matter. The recipe's origins are rooted in European culinary traditions where lamb and fruit sauces often coexist, creating rich and elegant compositions. It should be served with a glass of remaining Douro wine, allowing the wine's flavor notes to highlight the dish's exquisite depth.