The vineyards of the Douro and Bordeaux can be said to be amongst the finest in the world. They both have a history of producing some of the world's greatest wines over many centuries. The wines from these two regions have evolved very differently, each achieving world-wide recognition for their excellence.

     The Douro Valley

In 1999, a few experimental 'lots' were made in order to identity the most suitable grape varieties and to judge the quality potential. Chryseia 2000 was the first wine released.