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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75cl
This fine and intense red wine from the Douro Valley is a delicate blend of grapes that are native t..
€36.50 Ex Tax: €29.67
70cl
An incredible port that is consistantly rated as one of the best wines in the world. Nacional is the..
€325.00 Ex Tax: €264.23
75cl
Made from 100% Syrah, this Portuguese red is intense and concentrated. On the nose, it has the aroma..
€35.00 Ex Tax: €28.46
75cl
A superb limited edition single harvest port from the classic 1970 vintage. Amazing to think that th..
€250.00 Ex Tax: €203.25
75 cl
Winter and spring had less rain and slighly higher tempeatures than usual. A cold wave in mid May..
€51.99 Ex Tax: €42.27
19.5 cl
Vibrant fresh fruit but with great depth, aromatic complexity and solid structure, giving serious in..
€39.49 Ex Tax: €32.10
75cl
A fine vintage port that is made using a combination of old and new winemaking techniques. The grape..
€52.00 Ex Tax: €42.28
75cl
Delicious Douro white from this well established producer. Portuguese wines offer exceptional value ..
€17.00 Ex Tax: €13.82
75 cl
A beautiful white wine, from the Douro region of Portugal. Vines grown in schist soil, in a hot, dry..
€16.00 Ex Tax: €13.01
75 cl
A very full-bodied and well-structured wine made from indigenous Portuguese varietals grown in limes..
€12.49 Ex Tax: €10.15
A single harvest Malvasia which has all the hallmark characteristics of the best Madeiras. The wines..
€38.95 Ex Tax: €31.66
50 cl
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€26.99 Ex Tax: €21.94
75 cl
Equal blend of Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional and Tinta Barroca aged for 7 months in new and used ..
€17.99 Ex Tax: €14.63
75 cl
Reserve Ruby Port type with significantly more depth than a standard ruby. Great dark cherry frui..
€21.99 Ex Tax: €17.88
75 cl
A wonderful Tawny from vines more than 60 years old. Oak aged for 8 years.
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€22.99 Ex Tax: €18.69
