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Churchill's Port

Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal – 2025. The grapes for port wine must be grown and processed within the demarcated Douro Demarcated Region. This region is characterized by steep, terraced vineyards that line the Douro River and its tributaries. Although produced in the valley, traditionally the wine is aged and stored in lodges
Tour Information, Churchill's cellar, Vila Nova de Gaia
A large, oak vat used for aging port in the Churchill's cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Oak vats used for aging port in the Churchill's cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
A large, oak vat used for aging port in the Churchill's cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. The aging process in wood contributes to specific flavors and…
A storage bin with Churchill's 2011 vintage Port wine bottles. The 2011 vintage was universally declared a success, known for its intense color, structure, and…
A storage bin of aging port in Churchill’s cellar, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Bottles of Churchill's 1997 Vintage Port. Churchill's cellar, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
A storage bin of aging port in Churchill’s cellar, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
A bin of Churchill’s port ready for shipment. Churchill's cellar, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Oak casks used for aging port wine in the Churchill's cellar, Vila Nova de Gaia
Oak casks used for aging port wine in the Churchill's cellar, Vila Nova de Gaia
Oak cask used for aging port wine in the Churchill's cellar, Vila Nova de Gaia. The cask has various markings written in chalk, indicating contents, dates and…
Oak cask used for aging port wine in the Churchill's cellar, Vila Nova de Gaia. The cask has various markings written in chalk, indicating contents, dates and…
Oak casks used for aging port wine in the Churchill's cellar, Vila Nova de Gaia
A storage, working, junk corner in the Churchill's cellar, Vila Nova de Gaia