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.
Port, or Porto, is a fortified wine produced only in the Douro Valley of northern Portugal. Blended from numerous grape varieties, it comes in a number of styles.
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.
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.
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.
