Odile Bouchard
Jan 4, 2022
Farah’s Top 5 Douro Valley Wineries
Our team of wine importers have picked our top five Douro Valley wineries where you can wine taste and take in the Douro Valley's stunning vineyard-terraced views, and the valley’s fascinating heritage.
Dec 28, 2021
How to Visit the Douro Valley from Porto
There are a host of ways to arrive at the vineyards wineries and small towns of the Douro Valley - each method having its own perks. Here are our top picks for the adventurous traveler to the luxe traveler!
Dec 26, 2021
Douro Valley Towns and Hotels
Deciding to stay in a town or at a Quinta will shape your Douro Valley experience differently. In this post we chronicle our top picks for Douro Valley towns, hotels and Quintas.
Dec 7, 2021
Producer Spotlight - Burel Factory Textiles and Mountain Hotels
Today, owners Isabela Costa’s and João Tomás’s Burel Factory and mountain hotels are internationally-acclaimed, contemporary design and hospitality icons - they’re drawing new attention to Burel wool and the Serra da Estrela mountains and are forging Portugal’s path forward as a leader in sustainable innovation and development.
Dec 1, 2021
A History of Port Wine
Before the 19th-century, traders were fortifying their Douro Valley dry wines with aguardente, a neutral grape brandy, to protect it from spoiling as it floated under the hot sun from the Douro Valley to Porto and then overseas. It wasn’t until an extremely hot harvest in the 1820s that Douro’s grapes produced more sugar than their yeasts could ferment and the wine was fortified semi-sweet!
Nov 14, 2021
Foods Not to Miss On Your Next Trip to Portugal!
From the cheese of Serra da Estrela to the alheira sausage, food in Portugal is rich in flavor and history. In this post we cover our top traditional staple foods found across Portugal as well as foods from Portugal's Algarve region.
Nov 4, 2021
Thanksgiving Wine PAIRING & Recipe GUIDE, Portuguese style!
As the season for festive smorgasbords, lengthy meals, and free-flowing libations approaches, we’d like to inspire you with countless ways to pair one of our great Portuguese partners’ food-friendly Ports, Douro DOC wines and olive oil with your Thanksgiving spread.
Oct 10, 2021
Port Cocktail Recipe Guide!
Our comprehensive list of Port cocktails are delicious and super easy. Using rosé Port, Tawny Port and white Port these recipes are so easy you don't need to be a mixologist to get them right!
Sep 22, 2021
An Overview of the Douro Valley: Wines, Ports, Vines and Land
In a sea of Portugal’s granite cobblestone streets, Portugal's Douro Valley is an island of schist. Learn about the unique topography, soils, grapes and wine styles that make this UNESCO World Heritage region so unique.
May 7, 2021
Douro Valley Seasons & When to Visit
Locals say a year in Douro Valley is made up of nine months of winter and three of hell. While Portuguese are self-proclaimed dramatists, the region and its offerings change with the seasons. This guide will help you pick the best one for you!
