One of the things that can make reading wine labels a little confusing is that American wine tends to call out the grape varietal, while many European wines are named according to region. “Bourgogne” ...

A new exclusive fall tour of Portugal gives insight into the Madeira and Douro wine regions. Sagres Vacations’ "Grape Expectations" explores Madeira and the Douro during the fall harvest; travelers ...

While Porto packs the punch for its urban charm, the rural appeal and rugged beauty of the Douro Valley are reason enough to visit northeastern Portugal. One of the world’s oldest demarcated wine ...

ENTRE-OS-RIOS, Portugal — Beneath terraces of vineyards and olive trees in the undulating landscape of northern Portugal, a crowd of locals gathered to watch our boat squeeze through one of five ...

Some sixty miles (100 kilometers) east of the Portuguese city of Porto—along the Porto River—ascends the Douro Valley. Scenic hillsides include grapevines growing on carefully tended terraces. For ...

An endearing slice of Portugal is the Douro River Valley, the winding, terraced region that produces the country’s beloved port wine. This is Portugal’s answer to Germany’s romantic Rhine River Valley ...

The world’s oldest demarcated wine region, the Douro Valley has long been known for its fortified wines. But along with its newly claimed title of European Wine City 2023, this striking area is ...

While crowds continue to flock to Italy’s over touristed coastlines and France’s packed châteaux, savvy travelers are quietly ...

The Saudade will sail in Portugal, the Reverie in France. The six-day cruises will sail during the shoulder season and are ...

ENTRE-OS-RIOS, Portugal – Beneath terraces of vineyards and olive trees in the undulating landscape of northern Portugal so alluring that the region has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a ...