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    Wines From Portugal

    Sail Through Portugal's Wine Heritage with Drinks House 247


    Portugal, more than just Port and Madeira, offers a tapestry of wine experiences. From the bold reds of Douro Valley to the aromatic whites of Vinho Verde, our Portuguese wine collection delves deep into the country's diverse wine regions. Let the Atlantic breezes and ancient vines narrate their tales.

    A Guide to Port, Madeira and Portuguese Wine

    Portugal is home to two of the world's great fortified wines. Port comes from the steep terraces of the Douro Valley; Madeira from the Atlantic island of the same name.

    Port styles

    Port is made by adding grape spirit during fermentation, which stops it early and leaves natural sweetness. Taylor's, founded in 1692, is one of the oldest Port houses.

    • Reserve and aged tawny: aged for years in wooden casks, turning amber and nutty, with caramel and dried fruit. A 20 Year Old tawny is rich and silky.
    • Late Bottled Vintage (LBV): from a single year, aged four to six years in wood, ready to drink and fruity.
    • Vintage Port: made only in the best years and bottled young to age for decades. 2007 is a widely acclaimed vintage.

    Madeira

    Madeira is aged with gentle warmth, which makes it almost indestructible: an opened bottle keeps for months. Malmsey is the richest, sweetest style, with toffee, orange peel and a tangy finish. Blandy's has made Madeira since 1811.

    Serving

    Serve tawny and Madeira lightly chilled, at 12–14°C. Stand Vintage Port upright for a day, decant off its sediment and drink within two or three days. Tawny and LBV keep for several weeks once opened. Pair Port with Stilton, walnuts and dark chocolate; Madeira with fruitcake and crème brûlée.

    We also carry Portuguese traditional-method sparkling wine, a fresh alternative to Champagne.

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