Douro Valley's New Winery Center Supports Small Producers
A new winery center, the Douro Valley Winery Center, has opened in the Douro region. Led by the Mansilha Branco family, who own over 100 hectares of vineyards, the center aims to support small producers struggling to sell their grapes. Francisco Magalhães, a member of the family, decided to establish the center due to challenges he faced in selling his own grapes.
The Douro Valley Winery Center offers a range of services to help small producers. It provides storage and bottling facilities for those without their own winery. Additionally, the center offers the expertise of an oenologist for production and storage through its partnership with CEV Douro. This assistance is crucial for small producers who may not have access to such resources.
The opening of the center aligns with the region's goal of continuing to appreciate its vineyard-driven economy. By supporting small producers, the center helps maintain the diversity and quality of the Douro's wine production. Francisco Magalhães, who initially faced challenges selling his grapes, now leads this family-led project, offering a solution to a common problem among small producers in the region.
The Douro Valley Winery Center, a family-led project by the Mansilha Branco family, has opened to support small producers in the Douro region. With services including storage, bottling, and oenological expertise, the center aims to continue appreciating the region's vineyard-driven economy. By providing these services, the center helps small producers overcome challenges in selling their grapes, ensuring the diversity and quality of the Douro's wine production.
