¥That
Portugal is a sea faring nation always enjoying friendly relations with Great Britain has been an important reason
for its success.
¥Portugal
has quite a diversity of climates and wines for so small a country, but generally enjoys a maritime
climate with warm summers and cool, wet
winters.
¥Portugal
has some of the oldest wine laws. Duoro was defined in 1756 to protect the authenticity of its famous fortified wine, Port.
¥Half
of the Duoro region is for un-fortified, table
wine production. The licensing body, Casa do Duoro, designates which vineyards are suitable for Port.
