Port
Port is a fortified wine, produced exclusively in the Douro valley in the North of Portugal. It is usually a sweet red wine, served as a desert wine but can can also come in dry, semi dry and white varieties. Fortified wine in the style of Port are made in many wine regions throughout the world but European legislation prevents any products hailing from anywhere but Portugal to be labelled as port or Porto. In the US, wines labelled "port" may come from anywhere in the world, whilst names sucha as "Dao", "Oporto" and "Vinho do Porto" indicate foreign , non-generic names for wines originating in Portugal. Grapes grown for port are generally characterised by their small, dense fruit which produce concentrated and long-lasting flavours, suitable for long ageing. While the grapes used to produce port produced in Portugal are strictly regulated by the Instituto do Vinho do Porto, wines from outside this region which describe themselves as port may be from other varieties. Over one hundred varieties of grapes are sanctioned for Port production but only five are commonly grown and used. These include Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Touriga Nacional. White ports are produced the same way as red ports except white grapes are used. A couple of shippers have experimented with Ports produced from a single variety of grapes, although most commercial ports are from a blend of different grapes. Since the Phylloxera crisis, most vines are grown on grafted rootstock, with the notable exception of the Nacional area Quinta do Noval, which since being planted in 1925 has produced some of the most expensive vintage ports.
New In
70cl
Currently, the Alves de Sousa family is proud to present a distinct line of Ports, which reflect all..
€52.00 Ex Tax: €42.28
50cl
Killahora Orchards Pom'o Apple Port hails from the south of the country in Co. Cork. It&nbs..
€25.95 Ex Tax: €21.10
75 cl
A delicious blend of old ports from different vintages with an average age of ten years old. All of ..
€38.00 Ex Tax: €30.90
75 cl
Harmonious and balanced, fine, elegant and long, with all the aromatic complexity typical of..
€86.00 Ex Tax: €69.92
75 cl
Noval Black is a new way to drink Port, a new-age port destined to be enjoyed with chocolate or simp..
€24.00 Ex Tax: €19.51
75 cl
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€525.00 Ex Tax: €426.83
75 cl
A subtle and fruity dry white port. Citrine colour with an intense and fruity bouguet.
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€22.00 Ex Tax: €17.88
75 cl
This is a deep-coloured, lively, peppery wine, full of fresh fruit flavours. An ideal Port for infor..
€23.00 Ex Tax: €18.70
75 cl
A medium dry style of white port with aromas of peach, apricot and white flowers. The palate is v..
€21.00 Ex Tax: €17.08
75 cl
The sweetest style of white port. Lagrima literally means ' tears' and is a great dessert wine
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€23.00 Ex Tax: €18.70
50cl
This is Gaivosa's first release of 10 year-old tawny port and well worth the wait. Huge concentr..
€29.00 Ex Tax: €23.58
50 cl
Aged for 10 years in French oak barrels
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€29.00 Ex Tax: €23.58
50 cl
An average of 20 years in old French oak barrels
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€48.00 Ex Tax: €39.02
75 cl
From vines more than 60 years old, this wonderful late bottled vintage was aged in French oak casks ..
€28.00 Ex Tax: €22.76
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75cl
The Alves de Sousa family is proud to present a distinct line of Ports, which reflect all the work, ..
€55.00 Ex Tax: €44.72
75cl
Created from a blend of mostly Touriga Nacional but also Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão & Sous..
€83.95 Ex Tax: €68.25
