Port wine

Buy the best port wine as an aperitif and accompaniment to meals

Port wine is the epitome of a sweet and easily digestible wine, which is enjoyed in advance of a heavy meal or to accompany a meal. Usually it is a red wine, but in rare cases you can also buy port wine as a white wine.

Why port wine is so popular as a sweet wine

Portuguese wine is already looking up a history steeped in tradition. The Romans already cultivated wine in the Douro Valley, but in the 13th century at the latest, the vines from which the predecessor of port wine was made were planted here. During this time, English merchants were looking for a way to make wines more durable for transport on their ships and came up with the idea of ​​interrupting the fermentation process. As a result, the wine still contained so many sweeteners that it could be stored.

Buy port wine with the quality seal from the Douro region

If you buy a real port wine, then the grapes have to be finished the Douro Valley. Subsequent processing must be carried out quickly so that the coloring agents and tannins are not removed.

Which type of port wine should I buy?

About 40 grape varieties are used in the production of port wine from three areas of the Douro region:

• BaixoCorgo
• CimaCorgo
• Douro Superior

There are different port wine vintages in different quality classes to buy online. Port wines of average quality are only stored briefly in order to preserve their sweet and aromatic taste. The so-called Ruby is bottled ready-to-drink after a short storage in the steel tank.

Buy high-quality port wine in first-class quality online at Vinigrandi

If you want to buy an extraordinary port wine, you have to go for bottle-stored wines keep an eye out in our online shop. Wines classified as vintage or vintage port are bottled very quickly and only get their exquisite taste in the bottle. Often the very fine nuances only emerge after many years.

In our shop we carry port wines of exquisite quality. The selection is handpicked with us. Anyone who does not want to buy port wine online but would like to take advantage of personal advice is welcome in our wine shop in the heart of Berlin's city center. Individual wine evenings are also organized there for you. Orders with an order value of € 50.00 or more are sent postage free.

FAQ: What you should know about port wine

What is port wine anyway?

Port wine is a sweet wine, also called dessert wine, that is produced and bottled in Portugal.

Which dishes is port wine drunk with?

As the epithet dessert wine suggests, it is often served after dessert. You can also drink it as an aperitif with opulent dishes.

Which drinking temperature is recommended for port wine?

A distinction is made between brown, red and white port wines . Darker ports are enjoyed at room temperature. Light port wines, on the other hand, taste best slightly chilled.

What is the best way to store port wines?

It is best to store your port wine in a well-chilled room that is not exposed to direct sunlight. They usually last for several years or even decades.

What are port tongs and what are they used for?

These are special tongs , used to safely remove corks from wine bottles. The tongs are heated over a fire and then pressed directly onto the neck of the bottle. Especially when the corks have become brittle due to their age, the port wine tongs are used.