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.
Founded by the Ferreira family, the wines of Quinta do Pôpa represent some of the most interesting in the Douro.
Quinta do Ataíde is an historic wines estate in the Vilariça Valley area of the Douro region, where conditions are hot and dry and the soils is mainly loam and schist. Owned by the Symington family, the estate is certified organic and produces full bodied wines from Touriga Nacional.
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.
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.
Fonseca is one of the most important Port houses and known international around the world for their legendary vintage 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.
Owned by Philippe Austruy of Commanderie de Peyrassol in Côtes de Provence and the Château Malescasse in Haut-Médoc.
Krohn Port is one of the Douro’s underrated Port houses. Quality wines and value for money are associations regularly attached to Krohn.
