Douro

The Douro is probably one of the most beautiful wine-growing regions in the world. Dominated by the Douro River, its terraced vineyards are spread in a virtual amphitheatre, enabling to produce extremely well balanced, flavourful grapes. Known for its Port wines, the Douro has recently made great strides to upgrade the quality of its unfortified table wines. Situated to the east of Vinhos Verde, the Douro valley is the oldest delimited wine region in the world, receiving its demarcation in 1756. For nearly two centuries the region's demarcation applied only to fortified Port wines. But, in 1979, it was extended to cover table wines as well.