Rabelo Boats: the History Behind the Douro's Iconic Vessels
If you have ever strolled along Porto’s Ribeira or the Vila Nova de Gaia waterfront, you have surely seen them: the rabelo boats, flat-bottomed and with a large square sail, lined up in front of the Port wine cellars. Today they are one of the city’s most photographed sights, but they were not always a…
Types of Port Wine: What Sets Each Apart and How to Pair Them Aboard on the Douro
Ruby, Tawny, LBV, Vintage, White, Rosé, Port wine has far more than one face, and each style calls for a different companion on the plate. If the names on the label have always confused you, this guide sorts it out: what sets each type apart, how to recognise it in the glass, and which bites…
