Story: Favaios, The Land of Bread and Wine
Episode: 3
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane
Air Date: 10th February 2024

Explore the village of Favaios and visit one of the last traditional bakeries in the Douro Valley, followed by a visit to Quinta da Avessada, where we meet dedicated vintners to learn directly about life in this unique part of the world.

• Explore Favaios, a charming village in the heart of the Douro Valley 130km from Porto, known as "the land of bread and wine."
• With a colourful history dating back to the iron age, Favaios is celebrated for its friendly locals and unique wine-making heritage.
• Home to one of the last traditional bakeries in the Douro region, Favaios produces the renowned "four corners" bread, baked with wood and old grapevines for a distinctive flavour.
• Visit the local museum to delve deeper into the significance of bread and wine to this small town, immersing ourselves in exhibits and the history of four corners bread.
• Continue the journey to Quinta da Avessada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and century-old wine-growing estate, where there’s atmospheric cellar tours, port sampling, and exquisite 3-course lunchs guided by dedicated vintners.

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