Rui Paredes

Rui Paredes is the president of the Casa do Douro, an organization representing wine growers in the Douro Valley region of Portugal. Recently in the news, he voiced concerns about the ongoing crisis in viticulture, highlighting the challenges faced by small and medium-sized vintners due to the refusal of major buyers to purchase grapes. He has called for urgent measures to address the situation, advocating for legislative attention to support the viticulture sector and ensure the sustainability of local producers.