Hey all – I put together a few guides on one of my favorite AVA's: The Douro Valley. Despite being the world's first demarcated wine region, it can still be somewhat daunting to plan a trip due to the lack of tourism infrastructure (vs. say, Napa or Willamette). My first trip was difficult — I ended up only getting into places with tour bus parking (guh).
Anyways, thought folks here may find these guides useful. I produce wine out there and split my time between there and the states, so happy to answer any questions for those thinking of going this year! It has been a tough start to the year weather wise, so they could use the tourism traffic.
by winescribes
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Thanks. Heading there for the first time in June. Anticipate driving in and staying at a few Quintas
Just went last fall- Wine and Soul was a highlight of the trip
>one of my favorite **AVA’s**: The Douro Valley
I know it’s nothing but a brainfart, but it’s a very funny one.
>Despite being the world’s first demarcated wine region
Mmmm, not quite. Marquês de Pombal demarcated the Douro in 1756. Tokaj beat it out by 19 years with a demarcation published in 1737. Chianti was 21 years earlier still, if less detailed.
I would like to add that visiting the Kopke port vineyard is a pretty good time. I proposed to my fiancé there!