With
Douro Verde you will discover the Douro, the birthplace of Port, the wine
that used to be known as vinho de embarque. In fact, the people of Douro,
still call it vinho fino, because of its elegance and aroma, vinho tratado
because it is handled with all the care and kindness it needs and vinho generoso
since it could only continue to exist because God decided to intervene, making
sure our forefathers had all the fortitude they needed to bring their task
to a successful conclusion. You will have the privilege of getting to know
the oldest demarcated region in the world, Heritage of mankind, with its magnificent
vistas. You will enjoy, from these majestic verandas overlooking the Douro,
the charm, the beauty, the striking scenery - the whole landscape of a region
that is, basically, a huge amphitheatre: its stage is a splendid glittering
mirror of clear water that reflects the richness of the land and the cheerfully
borne toil of the people struggling on it, in the eternal hope of a better
future. You will be delighted with our food, and also with our excellent table
wines.
God and Man both want everything to be as I have described.
António Mota, the Chairman of the Douro Verde Turismo Group
