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General Company for Wines of Alto Douro
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General Company for Wines of Alto Douro

Portuguese company
Also known as: Companhia dos Vinhos do Alto Douro
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  • Portugal
    Portugal
    / The 18th century

    …1661 and set up the General Company for Wines of Alto Douro to control the port wine trade. Industries for the manufacture of hats (1759), cutlery (1764), and other articles were established with varying success.

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    …1661 and set up the General Company for Wines of Alto Douro to control the port wine trade. Industries for the manufacture of hats (1759), cutlery (1764), and other articles were established with varying success.

    Read More