Episode 254
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 and regulated 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 and regulated 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