Contest / Concurso

Congratulations Diogo Martins! You are the winner of the contest and the well deserved bottle of Milhafre Negro! You will be contacted by email shortly.
The team of Finding Douro wants to thank all those who participated.

Roast partridge / Perdiz assada

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Did you know that one of the tippical plates of the Douro is the roast partridge in oven? The partridge is a very atractive bird for hunters, because it lives in wooded areas. In the Douro region, the partridge is very appreciated and, frequently, accompanied with red wine.

Raposeira sparkling wine / Espumantes Raposeira

For over 100 years, Lamego is one of the most prestigious wine regions. The Raposeira sparkling wine is one of the best in Portugal and this success is due to the production process.

The humidity, light and temperature must be appropriate to achieve the best quality.

 The Raposeira sparkling wine is divided into Old Reserve, Super Reserve, Reserve and Gourmet.

Old Reserve

• Brut - The Raposeira Velha Reserv Brut sparkling wine is a top of the range and has a smooth and lingering taste.

Super Reserv

• Brut - Advised to accompany meats, has a fresh and unique taste.
• Half dry - With an aroma of ripe fruit, it is advised to accompany desserts.

Reserves

• Brut - This quality is to be served as an aperitif or digestif and has a taste of apple.
• Half dry - With a fresh taste, this is ideal for desserts and sweets.
• Sweet - This has the same quality features of the Reserv Half dry.

Gourmet

• Super Reserve Rosé Brut - Pink colored, this sparkling wine is advised to accompany white meats, pasta and seafood.
• Super Reserv Red Wine Brut - This sparkling wine is suitable for heavier and typical dishes such as lamb and suckling pig.
• Super Reserve Blanc of Blancs Brut
• Super Reserve Blanc of Noirs Brut

 

Museum of Douro / Museu do Douro

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Did you know there's Museum of Douro? The headquarters of the Museum of Douro is located in the city of Régua and was opened on December 20, 2008. This museum promotes cultural permanent and temporary exhibitions. Moreover, even has a restaurant, which serves products from Douro, and a library of documents about Douro.

IX Half Marathon of Douro / IX Meia Maratona do Douro

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Did you know that next week, May 18, will be held on the 9th Half Marathon of Douro? "The most beautiful race in the world" has about 10 000 participants. This year, the organization is preparing the best edition ever for several foreign participants can make the most of this region.

The (Coimbos de Portugal - CP) "Trains of Portugal", railway company, is promoting this event so that increasingly you enjoy good scenery and products from Douro. Port wine and apple of Armamar will attend this IX Half Marathon of Douro. 

Espumantes Raposeira

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Lamego is a city full of good Portuguese products. One is the Espumante Raposeira. Production began in the sixteenth century. The Portuguese studied French soil, which produces the famous champagne, and realized that in Lamego could be one of the best sparkling wines produced in the country. The quality of Espumante Raposeira is due to the extreme care and professionalism of producers.

Origins of Port Wine

The first demarcated wine region in Portugal was the Douro's region.

During the reign of D. José I, his minister Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, who would get known in history as the Marquês de Pombal, created the "Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro", based in Oporto, with order to limit the influence of English in the trades of Douro Wine and resolve the crisis that the region lived.

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Composed by the leading wine producers in the Alto Douro and the great merchants of Oporto, the Company should sustain the cultivation of vineyards and maintain their production in its original purity.

The first reference to Port Wine date 1678.

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Gastronomy: Red Wine

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The Douro region is occupied by 40000 hectares of vineyard area. It is in this area of Portugal that is produced one of the best red wines in the world.
There are red wine to be consumed young wine and wine "of guard". The red wine meant for consume has a ruby color. These wines are consumed in their first years after harvesting and are suitable to accompany meat dishes, cod-fish, pasta and pizzas. The young red wine should be served between 55.400ºF and 59.000ºF temperature.

The Red "of guard" have a more intense flavor and color. Typically, these wines are labeled as Reserve or Grand Reserve. They must accompany red meat or the typical roasted goat, between 60.800ºF and 64.400ºF.

Gastronomy: Quinta das Parcelas

 

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In the Régua Valley, the capital of Douro, Quinta das Parcelas is situated on the right side of the river. 

António Vicente, farm owner, gave this name to the farm because it was made of several parts, that belonged to various members of the family. From generation to generation, these parts were passed and today, it's a beautiful farm. 
Quinta das Parcelas produces a red wine called Milhafre Negro Tinto. It is constituted by these varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca. This set gives an intense aroma to this wine.

Gastronomy: Red Wine

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Red wine is one of the best of Douro. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz (Aragonez), Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão are the varieties of grapes that originate this wine. 

Usually, Red wine is made up of different qualities. This is one of the characteristics of this type of wine. The mixture of this varieties of grapes results in a wine with a wonderful taste.

Such as the Port wine, there is red wine to consume young and guard ("de guarda").

Gastronomy: Award-winning Wines

With worldwide fame Portuguese wines are appreciated at international level, especially those produced in the Douro.

Here is a list of award-winning wines, ideal to accompany a meal. Cheers!

Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/5243531/Half-a-glass-of-wine-a-day-can-add-five-years-to-your-life.html

1. Chryseia 2007

2. Post Scriptum 2007

3. Duas Quintas Reserva 2006

4. Quinta da Gaivosa Vinha de Lordelo 2007

5. Quinta da Gaivosa 2005

6. Quinta dos Aciprestes Reserva 2007

7. Meandro do Vale Meão 2007

8. Quinta dos Carvalhais Encruzado 2008

9. Quinta da Dona 2004

10. Casa Boa Homenagem 2005

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