点评:Our visit to Croft’s renowned estate, Quinta da Roêda, situated in Pinhão at the heart of the Douro Valley, was a memorable highlight of our journey. The visitors’ center, beautifully restored from the estate’s original stables, retains the traditional architectural style of the Douro region, creating a warm and authentic ambiance. This inviting space provided an ideal setting to sample Croft’s famous Port wines and offered the opportunity to browse a selection of local products, including the estate’s own extra virgin olive oil.
During our guided tour, we were shown various aspects of the winemaking process. We began by visiting the area where the grapes are crushed, an essential first step in crafting Port wine. The guide then led us to the vats used for storing and aging the port, explaining the unique characteristics that contribute to Croft’s celebrated flavors. The tour concluded with a tasting session featuring their signature Rosé Port accompanied by an appealing assortment of finger foods. Before leaving, we purchased a bottle of Rosé Port to enjoy at home, as well as a book about Porto to commemorate our experience
翻译:我们此次杜罗河谷之旅的一大亮点是参观了克罗夫特酒庄 (Croft) 著名的罗埃达庄园 (Quinta da Roêda)。庄园位于杜罗河谷中心地带的皮尼昂 (Pinhão)。游客中心由庄园原有的马厩改建而成,保留了杜罗河谷的传统建筑风格,营造出温馨而地道的氛围。在这个舒适的空间里,我们品尝了克罗夫特酒庄著名的波特酒,并有机会浏览一系列当地特产,包括庄园自产的特级初榨橄榄油。
在导游的带领下,我们了解了葡萄酒酿造的各个环节。首先,我们参观了葡萄压榨区,这是酿造波特酒的第一步。随后,导游带领我们参观了用于储存和陈酿波特酒的酒桶,并讲解了克罗夫特波特酒独特风味的来源。参观的最后,我们品尝了酒庄的招牌桃红波特酒,并享用了精致的佐酒小食。临行前,我们买了一瓶桃红波特酒带回家享用,还买了一本关于波尔图的书,作为此次旅行的纪念。