WAIT, WHAT IS FOOT TREADING AGAIN?

Did you know that authentic Port wine made in Portugal’s Douro Valley continues to utilize the ancient practice of foot treading? Every September, harvested grapes undergo the traditional labor-intensive method of withdrawing the fruit's juice that gently removes the skin of the berries, while also extracting its color. Foot treading has long been a unique and critical step in the Port wine making process. Check out this video to see the music-filled maceration in action at one of the most esteemed estates in the industry!