"Built in 1716, Quinta do Vallado is one of Portugal’s oldest and most famous wine estates. The original 18th-century manor offers five rooms, resplendent with antique furnishings and a sense of history, while next door, the contemporary hotel designed by architect Francisco Vieira de Campos, houses eight rooms. The 158-acre property sits right on the bank of Rio Corgo, a tributary of the Douro, and offers stunning views of terraced hillsides. Tastings and vineyard tours are a must, and during the harvest season, guests can participate in picking and stomping the grapes." - Christine Chitnis