Collection: Porto DOC

Porto is a fortified wine in a class of its own. It comes exclusively from the demarcated Douro region in northern Portugal, where the vineyards cling to steep schist slopes on terraces shaped by generations of human hands over the centuries. Douro is the world's oldest demarcated and regulated wine region, established in 1756 by the Marquis de Pombal, and the quality is still guarded today by the IVDP, which was founded in 1933 and protects the Porto designation of origin worldwide.

What gives Porto so much character is the way it is made. During fermentation, grape spirit (aguardente vínica) is added, which halts the process and preserves a natural sweetness in the wine. The result is a full-bodied fortified wine with a high alcohol content of 19-22 % vol., where sweetness, alcohol and acidity play together. It is a wine that invites calm and reflection, ideally as a conclusion to a meal.

Within Porto you will find several styles that reflect different forms of ageing and expression. Ruby retains the dark fruit and youthful freshness, while Tawny develops nuances through longer barrel ageing. In addition come the lighter variants in White (Branco) and Rosé. The grapes come from the region's three zones, Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo and Douro Superior, where the schist soil gives the wines their depth and mineral character.

With us you will find a selection of Porto in various styles, so there is something for both the curious beginner and the one who has already found their favourite. If you prefer the unfortified wines from the same area, you can explore our Douro selection, where the powerful red wines are often based on grapes such as Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca. And if you want to take a broader look at the Portuguese map, you can delve into our entire selection from Portugal.