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The exquisite Alto Douro wine country (
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) is the oldest demarcated wine re-
gion on earth. Its steeply terraced hills, stitched together with craggy vines that have pro-
duced luscious wines for centuries, loom on both sides of the sinuous Rio Douro. Whether
you get here by driving the impossibly scenic back roads, or catch a train or boat from
Porto, take the time to hike, cruise and taste. Countless vintners receive guests for tours,
tastings and overnight stays, and if you find one that's still family-owned, don't be sur-
prised if you sample something very old and very special.
