¥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.