• Introduction
• 1. British Columbia: Okanagan Valley
• 2. Hungary: Villány and Szekszárd
• 3. India: Nashik
• 4. Israel: Upper Galilee and Golan Heights
• 5. Mexico: Guadalupe Valley
• 6. New York: East End, Long Island
• 7. Portugal: Douro Valley
• 8. Tasmania: The Tamar, Derwent, Huon, and Coal River Valleys
• 9. Uruguay: Colonia
• 10. Virginia: Charlottesville

Portugal: Douro Valley

The land: The Douro Valley is home to steep-terraced cliff-side vineyards, gaping gorges, and a countryside dotted with medieval cathedrals and fortresses. Visitors can cruise upriver from the glorious city of Porto or ride the region’s equally scenic railway.

Why it’s hot: The region has become one of the most dynamic new Old World winemaking frontiers, launching a dry-red-wine revolution utilizing indigenous grapes, including primary port varietals like Touriga Nacional and Tinta Cão.

Wineries to watch: Ramos Pinto and Niepoort

Lodging pick: Stay in Pinhão’s Vintage House, a restored 18th-century riverfront manor/warehouse with its own concierge to arrange estate visits. (Approximately 60 miles from the Porto airport; 011-351-254-730-230;  rooms from $175)

Take it home: Chryseia from Prats & Symington

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