Marco de Canaveses is where Vinhos Verdes meets the Douro, and this small trip takes you to a peaceful organic vineyard off the usual path. You wander the vines, meet the sheep and geese that keep things natural, then step into the cellar where grapes are still trodden the old way. Tastings are relaxed – their fresh organic wines paired with honest local food from the winemaker or a nearby spot. On warm days you might cool off in the estate’s tank, and you can buy bottles straight from the source. Quiet and genuine, far from the crowds.
