Douro valley

On my way to the Douro I parked here, near Villa Real, for the night

And enjoyed swiming in the crystal clear water

The drive along the Douro was very scenic

I ate some grapes straight from the vine

I went on a vineyard tour

The soil is mostly Shale rock, which creates ideal conditions for the vines to grow

They weigh the grapes here

Squish them here

Store in barrels

Put into bottles

Delicious

What a view