π Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture: Part I
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Portugal's Azores archipelago
π Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed 2004
- Located on Pico Island, Azores, Portugal (38.5555Β°N, 28.4105Β°W)
- Vineyards cultivated since the 15th century on volcanic terrain
- Distinctive stone-walled plot system (currais) designed to withstand Atlantic winds and salt spray
The Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture represents a unique system of viticulture developed over centuries on ...