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Port (and Douro) Wine Route |
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 The Douro valley is one of the most impressive landscapes in the world, quite justly classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Generations of men laboured to carve extraordinary stepped terraces out of the steep hillsides, transforming inaccessible land into vineyards to produce Port wines. A region of great contrasts, the Douro is marked by the shale mountains ranges of Marão and Montemuro, sheltered from Atlantic winds and creating a Mediterranean and continental climate. The Douro River and its tributaries wend their way at the bottom of vertiginous valleys, forming a landscape of wild and mysterious beauty subject to huge temperature changes from scorching summers to freezing winters. Itineraries for the tourist are endless, from the famed Port producing “quintas” to the more recently-discovered pre-historic rock-carvings along the banks of the River Côa. There are fine restaurants and good hotels to discover, with boat trips up the Douro and steam-train journeys – all within sight of the countryside’s breathtaking beauty. Regional cuisine is matched well by fabulous Ports and the ever-increasing number of fine Douro wines. Kid, maronesa beef and cured sausages are outstanding.
Rota do Vinho do Porto (e Douro)
Largo da Estação - Apartado 113
5050-237 Peso da Régua
tel.: (+351) 254 324 774
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www.rvp.pt
Adega Cooperativa de Favaios, CRL
Adega Cooperativa de Lamego, CRL
Adega Cooperativa de Mesão Frio, CRL
Adega do Rosca / Quinta dos Mattos
Casa D’Além
Casa da Quinta de S. Martinho
Casa da Timpeira
Casa das Torres de Oliveira
Casa de Casal de Loivos
Casa de Sta Eufémia
Casa Museu Maurício Penha
Casal Agrícola de Cever
Casal dos Jordões
Caves da Raposeira
Caves de Murça
Caves Santa Marta, CRL
Caves Vale do Rolo
Outros Tempos - Turismo de Aldeia Pousada Solar da Rede
Quinta da Barroca
Quinta da Casa Amarela
Quinta da Cumieira
Quinta da Fonte Nova
Quinta da Gaivosa
Quinta da Pacheca
Quinta da Timpeira
Quinta das Aveleiras
Quinta das Carvalhas
Quinta das Quartas
Quinta das Baldias
Quinta de La Rosa
Quinta de Marrocos
Quinta de S. Domingos
Quinta de Santa Eufémia
Quinta de Santa Maria
Quinta do Convento
Quinta do Crasto
Quinta do Monte Travesso
Quinta do Panascal
Quinta do Passadouro
Quinta do Portal
Quinta do Seixo
Quinta do Vallado
Quinta de Ventozelo
Quinta dos Calços do Tanha
Quinta dos Canaes - Bartol
Quinta Nova Nª Sra. do Carmo
Quinta de S. Luiz
Quinta Seara d’Ordens
Solar do Vinho do Porto
Vinhos Óscar Quevedo
Rabelo – Part of the Vintage House Hotel, located in Pinhão with a magnificent view over the River Douro. In addition to gastronomic experiences, the hotel frequently holds events to promote the region’s wines. Spring chicken stuffed with sausage and savoy cabbage, maronesa veal steak and braised partridge are habitués on the menu. The wine cellar is very well stocked with Douro wines, including Ports, of course. Prices from €25 to €40.
Lugar da Ponte, Pinhão
Open all year
Tel: 00351 254730230
Douro In – One of the main attractions of this restaurant in the town of Régua is its magnificent view over the River Douro, closely matched by its sophisticated decor and service. Specialities include salt-cod with corn-bread, oven-baked octopus, sautéed cèpe mushrooms, mushroom risotto and fillet of beef with Serra cheese and Port wine. The wine cellar is substantial, focussing on Douro wines, of which some are served by the glass. Prices average at €20 per person.
Avenida João Franco, Peso da Régua
Closed all day Monday and Tuesday lunchtime
Tel: 00351 254323951
O Artur – One of the most well-known restaurants for traditional cuisine, where mirandesa steak is a firm favourite. Char-grilled wild boar, kid and salt-cod are specialities, with an almond dessert and chestnut cake headlining the sweets. A good wine cellar and prices up to €15.
Carviçais, Estrada Nacional 222, Torre de Moncorvo
Open all year
Tel: 00351 279939184
More suggestions:
Maria Rita (Mirandela, 278939134)
O Espadeiro (Vila Real, 259322302)
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