TWO APPELLATIONS
Port wine or Douro wine: which visit to choose?
According to the IVDP, the Douro demarcated region has two appellations of origin: Port and Douro. Port can only come from this region and is a fortified wine. Douro wine can be red, white or rosé.
Trips to compare
6 h 30 min or 10 hoursDouro Valley Wine Tasting and Tour
Two options to choose when booking, with winery tastings and a boat trip on the river.
From€49
Check availability1 h 45 minQuinta do Bomfim Winery Tour
Guided visit of the cellars and a tasting of 3 or 4 wines, depending on the option you pick.
From€55
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At a glance
| Criterion | Vineyards and wineries from Porto | Quinta do Bomfim in Pinhão |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 6 h 30 min or 10 hours, depending on the option | About 1 h 45 min |
| Format | A day trip with a boat ride, and lunch on the 10-hour option | A cellar visit with a tasting |
| Tasting | At the wineries on the route | 3 or 4 wines depending on the option |
| Handy if | You are staying in Porto | You are already in the valley |
Port: a fortified wine
The IVDP writes that the Port appellation can only come from the Douro demarcated region and can only be a fortified wine. It is made by stopping the fermentation with grape spirit, then blending and ageing.
Douro: the table wine
The Douro appellation specification lists white, red and rosé wines, with terms such as Reserva or Late Harvest. The territory is the same as for Port.
Which visit to taste on
The Quinta do Bomfim listing offers a tasting of 3 or 4 wines depending on the option. The vineyard tour from Porto does not say which wines are poured: check the details before booking if you mainly want Port or mainly Douro.
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