The Douro is an area of incredible natural beauty. Famous for its long history of Port wine production, the Douro is quickly becoming a source of stunning red and white still wines from a range of local grape varieties.
Sandeman was founded in 1790 by George Sandeman. Today the company’s infamous cloaked Don that graces Sandeman’s labels makes this historic Port house one of the most recognisable.
Dating back to 1670, Warre’s is the oldest Port house in existence. After 200 years of family ownership it was acquired by the Symington family in the early 20th century.
Established in 1638 by Nicolau Kopke and his son Cristiano, Kopke Port is the oldest Port house in the Douro. The company is best known for its large library of Colheita tawny Ports.
Niepoort is one of the most important houses in the Douro. Dirk Niepoort also owns Quinta de Baixo in Bairrada.
Quinta da Romaneira is back on the wine map following its purchase in 2004. Under the new management of Christian Seely fortified Ports are back in the spotlight, but the estate is also pursuing the goal of creating world class table wines from the Douro.
Quinta do Vallado is an historic winery located in the Douro.
Quinta do Vesuvio is one of the iconic estates of the Douro.
Churchill’s Port was the first new Port house in fifty years when it opened up in 1981. Today the estate produces a range of good value Ports.
Krohn Port is one of the Douro’s underrated Port houses. Quality wines and value for money are associations regularly attached to Krohn.