![]() In Portuguese, the name of the wine is “Vinho do Porto”, which literally means “Wine of Porto (Oporto)”. This was because it was there that the product was brought to and sold to the national and international market, even though it was not produced there.Īctually, it was brought to Gaia, the city on the other side of the Douro River from Porto, but Porto was the bigger and main city. The name of the wine is thought to have been attributed in the second half of the 17 th century and it refers to the city of Porto (or Oporto), on the mouth of the Douro River. The C.G.A.V.A.D., as it was known, also regulated which Port wine could be exported and which one would be for internal consumption, and also managed the demarcation of the protected area. In that year, the ‘Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro’ (General Company of Viticulture of the Upper Douro) was founded to guarantee the quality and fair pricing of Port wine in all of the region. However, with the demarcation of the Port wine zone, in 1756, Port wine started to have larger importance on the country’s economy and culture. Wine in this region has been cultivated for a very long time, with grape seeds being found in archaeological sites there and evidence for wine production dating back to the 3 rd and 4 th centuries.Īs for Port wine specifically, mentions are dating as far back as 1675. However, tawny and white port is many times served as an apéritif, this is, before meals. It’s usually served as a digestif, this is, after meals to accompany dessert, usually cheese, nuts, or chocolate. It’s a very famous wine all over the world, especially in the UK and the English-speaking world. This creates a wine that has usually 19-20% alcohol content. The difference from other non-fortified wines is its richness, sweetness, heaviness and its higher alcohol percentage, made by the addition of distilled grape spirits into the wine and the halt fermentation before all the sugar is turned into alcohol. ![]() Nowadays, due to how famous the wine got, there are many port-inspired fortified wines outside Portugal, but under EU law only Portuguese wines from the Douro demarcation region are allowed to be labeled as “Port”, as a way to protect the traditional and economic importance of this wine. It’s a fortified wine, usually a sweet red wine but also coming in dry, semi-dry, and white (and now, even rosé). ![]() Port wine is specific to the Douro region in the North of Portugal and was what made this region famous. The famous wine that enchanted the world (especially the British) is here to enchant YOU! This sweet (but strong) wine is perfect for the end of a good dinner while relaxing and having a wonderful chat. ![]()
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