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.
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Noval Fine Ruby is a deep-coloured, lively, peppery wine, full of fresh fruit flavours. Aged for thr..
€23.00 Ex Tax: €18.70
75cl
A medium dry style of white port with aromas of peach, apricot and white flowers. The palate is visc..
€23.00 Ex Tax: €18.70
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The sweetest style of white port from Quinta do Noval. Lagrima literally means ' tears' and ..
€26.00 Ex Tax: €21.14
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This Tawny Port is a blend of great quality wines aged for 5 to 6 years in large oak vats. It is smo..
€23.00 Ex Tax: €18.70
75cl
Characterised by its purity of fruit and a fine, delicate quality that is typical of the wines of th..
€84.00 Ex Tax: €68.29
50cl
This is Gaivosa's first release of 10 year-old tawny port and well worth the wait. Huge concentr..
€29.50 Ex Tax: €23.98
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Aged for 10 years in French oak barrels
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€29.50 Ex Tax: €23.98
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An average of 20 years in old French oak barrels
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€52.00 Ex Tax: €42.28
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A total of three blends are used in the production of this LBV: Tinto cão, Touriga Franc..
€31.00 Ex Tax: €25.20
75cl
This vintage port from Quinta da Gaivosa offers notes of dried black plums, macerated sour cher..
€57.50 Ex Tax: €46.75
New In
37.5cl
A simply stunning port that's bound to impress. This half bottle offering opens with great ..
€31.50 Ex Tax: €25.61
50cl
Beautiful white port with great intensity and concentration. On the nose it has aromas of dried figs..
€53.00 Ex Tax: €43.09
75cl
Created from a blend of mostly Touriga Nacional but also Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão & Sous..
€84.00 Ex Tax: €68.29
75 cl
This wine is a remarkable example of the Noval style and is described as their 'Baby Vintage'..
€30.00 Ex Tax: €24.39
New In
75cl
The Nacional parcel is a small area at the heart of the Quinta do Noval vineyard where the vine..
€929.00 Ex Tax: €755.28
New In
75cl
A dark ruby port that's both fruity and complex from Quinta do Noval. It's full-bodied with ..
€82.50 Ex Tax: €67.07
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