The land around Porto is burning when we arrive. Forest fires, fueled by four months of drought, are raging to the east and smoke billows over the city toward the Atlantic Ocean.
Rob Symington discusses the impact of the fires... noting that the valley recorded a temperature of 118°F in 2023. The changing climate presents challenges, but Symington is an eco-conscious business.
In 2019, Symington became the first Portuguese drinks company to attain B Corp accreditation, indicating high standards of environmental and social sustainability.
96% of grapes are still hand-harvested. The cellar for its most highly prized brand, Graham's, contains some of the world's oldest bottles of port.
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