{"id":5002,"date":"2023-09-22T12:31:53","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T11:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.falua.pt\/douro\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T14:17:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T13:17:00","slug":"douro","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.falua.pt\/en\/douro\/","title":{"rendered":"Douro"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Douro<\/h1>

A land of indisputable universal value<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Demarcated Region of Douro extends along the Douro River and its tributaries over an area of approximately 250,000 hectares between Barqueiros and Barca d’Alva. This region originates from the territorial delimitation of 1756, the date of the first demarcation of the ‘Vines of Alto Douro,’ which globally defined the first institutional model for organizing a wine region. Originally established to regulate the production of fortified wine, known as ‘Port wine,’ today the Demarcated Region of Douro encompasses the Controlled Designation of Origin for Port and Douro wines. It is divided into three sub-regions: Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo, and Douro Superior.<\/p>

Wine production in this region is a testament to human determination and resourcefulness. The vineyards were planted in a terrain marked by steep slopes and a scarcity of soil and water. The vines that cover the hillsides rise from the Douro River and form an immense staircase of terraces, which, in the words of Orlando Ribeiro, is the most admirable human work one can see in Portugal.<\/p>

A land of stark contrasts, the Douro is marked by the schistous mountains of Mar\u00e3o and Montemuro, which protect it from Atlantic winds while opening it up to Mediterranean and continental influences. The Douro River and its tributaries, flowing through deep valleys, create a landscape characterized by significant temperature variations, with very hot summers and harsh winters.<\/p>

The monumentality of the Alto Douro Vinhateiro landscape has universal value. In 2001, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Douro and Port Wine<\/h3>

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor nearly two millennia, an exceptional wine has been crafted on the schist slopes of the Douro Valley. More than a gift of nature, Port Wine is, at its core, a historical legacy\u2014a collective cultural heritage of labor and experience, knowledge and art, accumulated by generations. With different styles and consumption moments, it is an undeniable symbol of the Douro and Portugal, internationally recognized among the finest wines in the world.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Falua in the Douro<\/h3>

A geological poem<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMost of Falua’s vineyards are located in the Baixo and Cima Corgo sub-regions, in prime locations. These vineyards are known for their terraced planting, which requires challenging mountain viticulture, entirely manual, dedicated to producing highly exclusive and high-quality wines.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Quinta de S\u00e3o Jos\u00e9<\/h3>

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSituated on the banks of the Douro River, among ancient terraces, is Quinta de S\u00e3o Jos\u00e9, located in Ervedosa, S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Pesqueira municipality, in the Cima Corgo sub-region. With 15 hectares of vineyards planted in terraces, facing north, on bluish-gray schist soils, it is the stage for the creation of some of the most exciting Douro wines, marked by the purity of a meticulously interpreted terroir, with high national and international recognition.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Winery<\/h3>

The perfect blend of tradition and modernity<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe place where the tradition of lagares intersects with the latest production methods. The winery provides all the conditions to create unique wines, blending tradition and modernity, carrying the essence of the Douro in every bottle.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Wine Tourism<\/a><\/h3>

The douro revealed by those who know it best<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover the Douro region through the eyes of those who work its lands and cultivate its flavors\u2014a truly unforgettable experience. Quinta de S\u00e3o Jos\u00e9 welcomes all who wish to uncover the secrets of this unique region. With wine tastings, wine-pairing lunches featuring local cuisine, and tours of the winery and vineyards, the offerings are as rich as the place itself.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Douro wines<\/h3>

Wines that tell the story of a region<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Quinta de S\u00e3o Jos\u00e9<\/a><\/h3>

Purity of a terroir interpreted in detail<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In vineyards planted on terraces, facing north, on bluish-gray schist soils, some of the most exciting Douro wines are born, marked by the purity of meticulously interpreted terroir.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Douro A land of indisputable universal value The Demarcated Region of Douro extends along the Douro River and its tributaries over an area of approximately 250,000 hectares between Barqueiros and Barca d’Alva. This region originates from the territorial delimitation of 1756, the date of the first demarcation of the ‘Vines of Alto Douro,’ which globally […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5002","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.falua.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5002","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.falua.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.falua.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.falua.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.falua.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5002"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/www.falua.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5002\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5412,"href":"https:\/\/www.falua.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5002\/revisions\/5412"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.falua.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5002"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}