article_snippet.sent: the five-star hotel celebrates all things wine - Port wine, in particular - and has the feel of a place steeped in decades-old tradition, with a prime location, classic design and unblemished attention to detail.
article_snippet.sent: In those five years it has been hitting all the right notes, developing a reputation as a haven for wine lovers and one of Portugal’s best luxury hotels.
article_snippet.sent: For guests like myself, who know little about wine but will never allow it to go to waste, it presents an opportunity to learn and develop an appreciation for the picturesque Douro region’s nectar.
article_snippet.sent: Even though Portugal's first wine hotel is dedicated to wine, Portugal's first wine hotel’s not just for enthusiasts.
article_snippet.sent: With more than 80 wines by the glass it is the only bar in Porto to remain open 24 hours a day.
article_snippet.sent: No visit to Porto in northern Portugal is complete without a sampling of Portugal most famous export - Port wine.
article_snippet.sent: the Gastronomic Restaurant is the only one in Porto to carry a Michelin star, offering exceptional service and creative dishes .
article_snippet.sent: It is the only restaurant in Porto to carry a Michelin star, and during my visit I was treated to a two-hour culinary masterclass with exceptional service and creative dishes from start to finish.
article_snippet.sent: all paired with Portuguese wines.
article_snippet.sent: Open two hours every day, guests can head down with a sommelier to pick out a wine - from Portugal or another wine-producing nation - to pair with guests dinner.
highlights_snippet.sent: There is a wine theme throughout the five-star hotel, with guests enjoying amazing views of the Douro river .
  