Discover the wines of Douro, a dreamy Portugal holiday destination

Fed up with the usual holiday destinations? Bored of the same old, same old? Have you heard of the remarkable Douro Valley in Portugal? This place will blow your mind. The Douro Valley is 90 minutes east of Porto in north Portugal, the steep sided home of the Douro river. Voted one of 2016’s best […]

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A Guide to the Different Types of Port Wine

Port wine is one of Portugal’s most celebrated exports, a fortified wine produced exclusively in the Douro Valley. With its rich flavors, deep history, and diverse styles, Port offers something for every wine enthusiast. Whether you prefer sweet, dry, or aged varieties, understanding the different types of Port will help you choose the perfect bottle. […]

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Exploring the Douro Valley by river cruise

The Douro river snakes its way from north-central Spain and across the entire width of Portugal before uniting with the sea at its outlet at Porto. In total it runs for 897 kilometres – though not all of it is navigable by ship. The parts that are accessible by boat are thankfully so: you won’t […]

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7 interesting facts about the Douro Valley wine region

It’s beautiful, bountiful, and deeply historical. But how much do you really know about the Douro Valley wine region of Portugal? To give you a brief overview of what makes it so significant, here are 7 interesting facts you may not know about the Douro Valley.  It has a 2,000 year history.  Archaeological evidence shows […]

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Wine tasting in the Douro Valley

There are two types of wine lovers: those who know their Pinot Noir from their Malbec and can single out a floral or fruity note at a mere sniff; and those who don’t care about any of the fancy stuff so long as whatever they drinking is made of grapes and tastes good. It doesnt […]

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