alto douro
states: [portugal]
category: cultural
year: 2001
location: Douro Region, Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 41.1016666700, -7.7988888890
last visited: 2018
unesco id: 1046
world heritage site: 1046
The Alto Douro Wine Region in Portugal, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a historic wine-producing area renowned for its terraced vineyards along the Douro River. Established in 1756 as the world’s first demarcated wine region, it showcases a unique cultural landscape shaped by centuries of winemaking tradition. The area is celebrated for its production of Port wine, a fortified wine that has gained international acclaim, alongside table wines that reflect the region’s diverse grape varieties. Its picturesque scenery, combined with ancient stone walls and quintas (wine estates), highlights the harmonious blend of nature and human ingenuity.
