Folias de Baco, Uivo Vinhas Velhas Tinto, Douro, Portugal Glera planted on north east facing

planted on north east facing slopes

how interest and awareness has grown

These old bush vines are surrounded by a rich biodiversity

This chardonnay is hand-picked

François de Valeriole in the heart of the Camargue national park but since the 1950's has been home to the Michel family

Folias de Baco, Uivo Vinhas Velhas Tinto, Douro, Portugal Glera planted on north east facingTiago Sampaio farms in the Douro Valley however he's doing everything a little bit differently. Rather than farming near the river he is growing at high altitude which helps slow down ripening, increase complexity and maintain freshness in the wines. Another differing factor is the soil type, his vines are growing in a shist clay granite mix in contrast to the more usual shist slate soils elsewhere. For this wine a field blend of grapes from 80 year