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.
Quinta do Vesuvio is one of the iconic estates of the Douro.
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.
Owned by Philippe Austruy of Commanderie de Peyrassol in Côtes de Provence and the Château Malescasse in Haut-Médoc.
Large winery in the Douro. Formerly known as Quinta Folgosa before being purchased and rebranded in 2012.
Quinta do Crasto are one of the Douro Valley’s top producers of Port. Based in Gouvinhas, they produce around 1.4 million bottles a year.
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.
Quinta Casa Álvares is a 13 hectare ester in the Douro planted with native Portuguese grapes
Niepoort is one of the most important houses in the Douro. Dirk Niepoort also owns Quinta de Baixo in Bairrada.
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.
Fonseca is one of the most important Port houses and known international around the world for their legendary vintage Ports.
