Kim Marcus's Blog Archives

June 2008

Going Upriver in the Douro for Quinto do Crasto's Fantastic 2007s

Posted: 08:44 AM ET, June 05, 2008

One of the keys to unlocking the mystery and ultimate potential of the Douro is understanding its rugged and unique winemaking geography. This is essentially a huge domain of mountain vineyards—except everything is, in a sense, upside down. The terraces descend to the river level, rather than ascending to the mountaintops. Read more

Big Plans and Dreams, and an Impressive New Red in the Douro

Posted: 06:49 PM ET, June 02, 2008

Just north of Portugal's city of Regua, the gateway to the Douro, lies Quinta do Vallado. This is one of the estates that I visited six years ago, and today it reflects the scale of change that is sweeping the Douro. Since 2002, majority owner João Ferreira has overseen an impressive expansion and modernization of the winery, as well as the addition of guest rooms and culinary programs. Read more

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