Amidst growing concerns over climate change worldwide, the Douro has seen its fair share of unusual weather patterns in recent years. 2017 in particular was an exceptionally hot and dry year, with 42% less rain falling at Quinta dos Malvedos than the recorded thirty-year average. Fortunately, the very hardy and drought-resistant Douro varieties were well prepared to face this challenge and responded to the lack of water by devoting their efforts on producing a small but high-quality crop with extraordinary concentration.

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