05 Oct 2024
What a fabulous day we had with Julio in the Douro valley!! He was early to arrive to pick us up in Porto but waited patiently for us. On the drive to the valley he educated us about the area and how they make wine and explained the 3 ‘Ts’. He was very passionate about Portugal and its wine. Our first stop at a winery was at a beautiful Chateau overlooking the Douro river. We tried 3 wines and 2 olive oils. All of it was amazing. We then went on a tour to see how they used to make olive oil. The second stop was down at the bottom of the hill where we went on a cruise of the Douro and were able to bring a bottle of the wine we just purchased. It was beautiful scenery. Third stop was for lunch and more excellent wine followed by some education on ports by a very smart 19 year old! We also got to taste the ports. Fourth stop was in Amarante for some vino verhde (both white and red).
Then it was time to head back to the city. Julio was a great guide and made the day super special. Thank you Julio!