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.
Niepoort is one of the most important houses in the Douro. Dirk Niepoort also owns Quinta de Baixo in Bairrada.
Large winery in the Douro. Formerly known as Quinta Folgosa before being purchased and rebranded in 2012.
Quinta do Portal is one of the most important Port houses in the Douro. They also make a number of good quality table wines.
Owned by Philippe Austruy of Commanderie de Peyrassol in Côtes de Provence and the Château Malescasse in Haut-Médoc.
Quinta Casa Álvares is a 13 hectare ester in the Douro planted with native Portuguese grapes
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.
Krohn Port is one of the Douro’s underrated Port houses. Quality wines and value for money are associations regularly attached to Krohn.
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.
Founded by the Ferreira family, the wines of Quinta do Pôpa represent some of the most interesting in the Douro.
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.
