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Getting There
TAP Portugal flies three times a week from Newark, New Jersey, to Oporto; from there, drive about an hour-and-a-half to Régua or two hours to Pinhão.
Where to Stay
Aquapura Douro Valley This new hotel and spa near Lamego was designed by renowned Portuguese architect Luis Rebelo de Andrade. Doubles from $286; 011-351-213-600-040 or aquapurahotels.com.
Quinta da Romaneira French hotelier Thierry Teyssier decorated this new superluxe hotel near Pinhão with antiques from former Portuguese colonies. Doubles from $682 per person, with all meals; 011-351-254-732-432 or maisonsdesreves.com.
Quinta do Vallado Guests at this restored 1716 manor house on the edge of Régua can taste the estate's fine ports and table wines in its tasting room. Doubles from $115; 011-351- 254-323-147 or quintadovallado.com.
Vintage House Hotel One of the first modern, upscale hotels in the Douro region, this rustic 18th-century terra-cotta-roofed property offers spectacular views along the river. Doubles from $170; Lugar da Ponte, Pinhão; 011-351-254-730-230 or relaischateaux.com.
Where to Eat
D.O.C. The extensive wine list features most of the Douro's best wines, which complement chef Rui Paula's modern Portuguese cuisine. Estrada Nacional 222, Folgosa; 011-351-254-858-123.
where to taste
Quinta do Panascal At this estate, owned by legendary port producer Fonseca, visitors can take a self-guided audio tour of the vineyards before tasting. Valença do Douro; 011-351-254-732-321 or fonsecaport.com.
Quinta do Seixo Tours of this winery are now available and end with a tasting of bottlings from Sogrape's many Douro properties. Quinta do Seixo, Tabuaço; no phone yet.
Quinta do Vale D. Maria Phone ahead to arrange a vineyard tour and tasting at this top-quality boutique producer. 011-351-936-828-663 or valedonamaria.com.
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