French: Région viticole du Haut-Douro
The Alto Douro Wine Region is a World Heritage site in Portugal defined by the UNESCO in 2001 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 717 (294, 417, 191) in our monthly survey..

"Wine has been produced by traditional landholders in the Alto Douro region for some 2,000 years. Since the 18th century, its main product, port wine, has been world famous for its quality. This long tradition of viticulture has produced a cultural landscape of outstanding beauty that reflects its technological, social and economic evolution."
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