The Douro Journal
Stories from the valley — harvests, hosts, granite villages and the wine that holds it all together.
What the vintage feels like from inside the valley
For six weeks every autumn, the whole Douro holds its breath. We spent a harvest with the Almeida family to find out what the rest of the year is really for.
What the vintage feels like from inside the valley
For six weeks every autumn, the whole Douro holds its breath. We spent a harvest with the Almeida fa...
Tawny, ruby, vintage: a field guide to Port that won't bore you
Everything you actually need to know to order the right bottle in a Douro cellar — and nothing you d...
Five granite villages worth getting lost in
The Douro isn't only vineyards. Behind the terraces sit stone villages where the wood ovens never go...
Beyond the bottle: what the Douro actually eats
Kid goat, river trout, almond cakes and a square loaf you'll think about for years.
When to come — and what each season really offers
Spring green, summer light, the drama of harvest, the quiet of winter. There is no bad time, only di...