Collection: Port

Port is a fortified wine from the Douro in northern Portugal. Our selection focuses on Vintage Port, where you can compare different vintages. These wines offer sweetness, body and the potential to develop in the bottle. Begin by considering whether the wine should be opened with a meal or laid down in the cellar, and then read the description of the specific vintage.

During production, grape spirit is added, which halts fermentation while some of the grapes' natural sugar remains. This gives both sweetness and a higher alcohol content than in ordinary wine. The grape varieties and vineyard also shape the wine. If you want to see more from the area, you can explore our wines from Douro, where both port and dry wines are made.

Vintage Port comes from a single harvest and is normally bottled two to three years after the vintage. After that it can continue to develop in the bottle. Young wines can have dark fruit and pronounced tannins, while ageing can gradually give a more mature character. An older vintage is not automatically the right choice for every occasion. Consider the description, how the bottle has been stored and the style you prefer.

Other Port styles include Tawny and Late Bottled Vintage, or LBV. LBV, like Vintage, comes from a single vintage, but normally ages four to six years in wood before bottling. Tawny with an age indication develops its style through longer maturation in wood. These categories reflect different ageing methods and flavours. Our current selection focuses on Vintage Port, allowing you to compare vintages.

Vintage Port can form sediment during bottle ageing. Decant carefully if the sediment is to be separated from the wine, and plan to enjoy the bottle shortly after opening. Try it with dark chocolate or a strong cheese, where the sweetness can play against bitterness or salt. In our full selection from Portugal you can also find wine for the earlier courses of the meal.