This week, join Janina for an unforgettable journey through Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, and deep into the Douro Valley - the world’s first demarcated wine region. Over four days, she shares tips, tricks, where to stay, what to sip, and the must-do moments that make Portugal’s most iconic wine region so special.

From wandering the tiled streets of Porto and exploring the buzzing Mercado do Bolhão, to taking the scenic train to Pinhão, this episode is your insider guide to soaking up the Douro at its very best.

Shownotes

02:00 Douro – the first demarcated wine region in the worlds and it’s they history

04:00 Why visit Porto

5:00 Where to day in Porto

05:30 Mercado do Bolhão

06:00 Travelling from airport on the metro

06:30 Day 1 Itinerary – River walks and a visit to Grahams Port Lodge

08:30 The importance of Coopers to repair the oak casks and what happens to the wine in barrels and casks

9:00 The Style of Tawny port and the new 80 year old category

11:45 The different style of Tawny and ageing requirements

14:30 The ten first families of wine starting with The Symington Family

15:30 Difference in temperature and rainfall from Porto, the Cima Corgo (The heart of Douro) and the Douro Superior

17:00 Antinori from Tuscany

17:30 Baron Philippe de Rothchild - Chateau Mouton Rothchild

18:00 Familia Torres, based in Catalonia, Spain

18:30 E & J Gallo Winery, California

18:50 Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy

19:10 Famille Perrin, Rhône

19:30 Jackson Family Wines, California

20:00 Tenuta San Guido, Italy

20:15 Vega Sicilia, Spain  

21:00 Eating at Matriarca in Porto

23:30] Day 2 Itineray - Take the train to Pinhão, Douro (Cima Corgo) from São Bento railway station (another MUST see in Porto)

24:30 The Solcalcos (Terraces) that gave Douro it’s UNESCO World Heritage status.

25:00 The more modern Patamares

25:30 Soil erosion in the Douro and now laser guided technology to help

27:00] Vinha ao alto for the less steep slopes

27:30 Eat and stay at The Vintage House, Pinhão

29:30 Stay at The Manor House, Celeirós and visit Quinta do Portal next door

31:00 Quinta da Roêda - Croft Port

33:00 Quinta do Bonfim

33:30 Day 3 Itinerary – Enjoy the Old Town of Porto

35:00 Day 4 Itinerary – Taylors Port Lodge

37:45 The Yeatman Hotel

39:30 The WOW museum

43:00 Tasting at The Wine School including Azores Wine Company Terrantez do Pico

43:30 Quanta Terra, Phenomena Rose

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Until next week – cheers to you! 🥂

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