Porto Wine Cellars
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
On the southern bank of the Douro, in the city of Vila Nova de Gaia, lies a concentration of historical architecture dedicated to a single purpose: the aging of Port wine. These are the Porto Wine Cellars, or 'Caves,' and they…
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The process that occurs inside those thick granite walls is a fascinating study in biochemistry and environmental physics. Port wine is a fortified wine, meaning that a neutral grape spirit (aguardente) is added during…
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The Porto Wine Cellars are also a map of historical geopolitics. The dominance of English names like Cockburn, Croft, and Warre is a testament to the 18th-century trade wars and alliances. …
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As we move further downstream, the long, low profiles of the cellars begin to fade into the general cityscape of Gaia. We have explored the science of the barrel, the history of the trade, and the unique microclimate that makes…
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What is Porto Wine Cellars?
Porto Wine Cellars is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.1385, -8.6145 |
| Last updated |
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