Portugal
Wine came to Portugal via the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, and most importantly the Romans. However, it was when England and Portugal signed the Methuen treaty during the Spanish War Of Succession that sales really took off. Favourable taxes meant that Portugeuse wines were affordable and the English soon took a liking to them, particularly those from the Douro valley. Many merchants sets themselves up at the mouth of the Douro river in Oporto and they soon discovered that fortifying their wines saved them from any taint during the voyage to England. 'Port' wine remains a huge export, but there are many other fascinating gems to seek out from regions such as Madeira, Vinho Verde, Dao and Alentejo. In addition many port firms have started making excellent table wines using tradition port grape varieties.
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Touriga Nacional is known as the Queen of all Portuguese grapes and this red is celebrating its arom..
€10.00 Ex Tax: €8.13
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A stunning red wine and a stunning vintage from the Douro region. On the nose, this one is rich..
€22.50 Ex Tax: €18.29
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Coming from Gaivosa's new vineyards, this showcases the unique terroir in a more approachab..
€20.00 Ex Tax: €16.26
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From Lua Cheia in Portugal comes this wine 100% produced from grape varieties from old vines. Offers..
€14.00 Ex Tax: €11.38
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Without a doubt one of the best value wines we have! When asked what the grape varieties were, the a..
€14.00 Ex Tax: €11.38
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A regular winner of both trophies and medals at the International Wine and Spirit Competition. ..
€10.00 Ex Tax: €8.13
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Made from a selection of the three best white varieties in the region: Alvarinho conveys struct..
€14.00 Ex Tax: €11.38
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The Melgaco is both the finest Alvarinho and finest Vinho Verde we have tasted! Well structured, wit..
€28.50 Ex Tax: €23.17
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A delicious blend of old ports from different vintages with an average age of ten years. Complex aro..
€36.00 Ex Tax: €29.27
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A fantastic Colheita (think vintage tawny) Port that has been matured in oak for 12 years before bei..
€143.00 Ex Tax: €116.26
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Harmonious and balanced, with complex aromas and flavours of dried fruit, pear, and spices. ..
€96.50 Ex Tax: €78.46
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A very fine tawny that had been carefully matured in oak barrels. The grapes used in the production ..
€170.00 Ex Tax: €138.21
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Noval Black is a new way to drink Port! For this unique Port, all grapes harvested are crushed ..
€24.00 Ex Tax: €19.51
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Noval Colheita 1937 was matured in wood casks for an intense fruity nose and a wild cherry character..
€525.00 Ex Tax: €426.83
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This Colheita is a rare port from a single vintage, which really expresses the terroir. 2005 was an ..
€70.00 Ex Tax: €56.91
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The 2007 vintage of Quinta do Noval Colheita Tawny Port presents a harmonious and very rich aromatic..
€80.00 Ex Tax: €65.04