Port WineOne of the best and oldest wines in the world
Click here to share a review of your favorite experience HistoryPort Wine is one of the oldest wines in the world. In Portuguese Douro region there is a tradition of wine making with centuries, but it was in the 17th century that wine production had an important development.
As a consequence of this, the process was improved and in 1756 the Port Wine brand was created, with the creation of a marked region in Douro. In this region around Douro River, near Regua and Pinhão are settled the Quintas and Estates where the production is made.
Wine MakingThe process of making port_wine has several phases from the grape to the bottle.Dependending on the types of grapes and the aging part of the process, several types of this wine can be produced, white, ruby, tawny, reserva, etc.
The transportation of Wine from the main productions centers to Porto or Gaia for storage, were traditionaly made with Rabelo boats. There are very interesting organised visits where you can participate in the wine making process, collecting grapes, treading grapes, wine tasting, boat trips and more. This is a very beautiful region with very good wine and food where the tradition is everywhere. It is a visit you should not miss.
Port WinesThere are several types/styles of these Wines which varies in taste, color and even price. Here is a list with the main characteristics to help you to understand all the variety. Aged Tawny
Not Aged Tawny
Vintage
LBV - Late Bottled Vintage
Ruby
White
Port Wine StorageIf you have or plan to have several bottles of Port you must take some precautions in order to maintain the wine in the best conditions. Depending on the types of wine you have different methods to keep your best wine. Check here some advices for the Port storage.Port RatingsThere are many brands and types of Port Wine and some times is a little difficult to choose a good one. But you can choose from a list of wines suggested by a wine specialist. Check the best wines you can have.Port GlassesFor tasting Wine, in this case Port, it is important to do it in a glass made specifically for this Wine. That way you will feel completely the aromas of it. Here are the best known glasses for tasting this Wine.Serving Port WineDepending on the type of wine, tawny, white, ruby, you can serve it with different types of food. Some are perfect combinations and you can check which food works best with which type of wine.Brands
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