Surprisingly, the origin of Krohn Porto is Scandinavian, as two Norwegian cousins founded the port shipping company in 1865. However, the company currently is owned by the Portuguese Carneiro family. It is one of the few independent family businesses still standing in Oporto. A Ruby port is named for its distinct ruby color—its a young approachable wine that has aged for two to three years. It pairs wonderfully well with blue cheese, milk chocolate and berry-based desserts. Vol de 19%. |
Krohn Porto’s estate Quinta de Retiro Novo is located in Sarzedinho, which is a very small village in the Portuguese Rio Torto Valley. The area is very favorable for the production of quality Ports, because of the nature of the soil, the altitude, the locality and the slope of the vineyards. Tawny Port is often a blend of older-vintage wines, and spends a good amount of time in oak. Try it with dark chocolate, dried fruit or apple pie, and prepare yourself for a very pleasant surprise. Vol de 19%. |
A young, red port of a producer who combines innovation with nearly 300 years of experience. Offley Ruby is a blend and is made from the best grapes of the traditional blue grapes from the Douro region, particularly Touriga Franca, Tonta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão. Offley Ruby has a ruby red color and a lively aroma reminiscent of ripe red fruits, complemented by more complex notes. Vol de 19.5%. |
Un élégant Porto rouge avec un style classique. Il est à la fois complet et frais et est fait à partir d'un mélange de vins provenant du riche stock d'Offley. Ce Tawny est un mélange, fabriqué à partir des meilleurs cépages traditionnels de la région du Douro, notamment Touriga Franca , Tonta Roriz , Tinta Amarela , Tinta Barroca et Tinto Cao .Un goût excellent en apéritif avec du Gouda et du jambons. Vol de 19.5%. |
Over 250 years of history and experience is reflected in the wines of Real Companhia Velha, the oldest wine company in Portugal. Real Companhia Velhia is a family-led business and owns some of the Douro’s finest Quintas. The Royal Oporto – Ruby has aged in old Portuguese oak vats for at least three years. It presents a beautiful ruby color and notes of violet that highlight its youth and freshness. Vol de 19%. |
Over 250 years of history and experience is reflected in the wines of Real Companhia Velha, the oldest wine company in Portugal. Their Royal Oporto – Tawny is made from different vintages and has matured for at least 5 years, which is 2 years longer than the minimum requirement. Tawny references the color of this Port, which has an orange and brown-ish hue. The Royal Oporto – Tawny has a refined bouquet and strong dry fruit flavors. Vol de 19%. |
Bulas is known for its high quality and traditional method of working. Situated at the confluence of the Douro and the Ceira (Seyra), this is one of the world's oldest recognized wine regions. This Tawny is a blend of different grapes from different vintages. The aging in used oak Barriques gives the wine its typical tan colour. The wood provides a slight oxidation. This Port is also produced in the traditional way: the grapes are picked by hand and crushed by the foot. Vol de 19.5%. |
Ce Ruby est toujours préparé selon la recette traditionnelle. Un jeune Porto, fort et plein de caractère, vieilli dans de grands fûts de chêne sans contact avec l'air. Cela lui donne sa couleur sombre et ses saveurs originales. Le Sandeman Ruby est le Porto classique qui allie jeunesse et maturité. Son fruité le rend idéal à l'apéritif, mais il s’intègre aussi parfaitement avec du jambon fumé en entrée. Vol de 19.5%. |
The history of the Port House Offley Forrester begins in 1737, when the English merchant William Offley settles in Porto. In 1803 Joseph James Forrester, a famous wine expert who developed a method for combating a devastating grape disease, adheres to the house. Nearly 300 years later, Offley Forrester is one of the biggest port houses in the world. This is a fresh, young and sweet white port made from the traditional white grape varieties from the Douro region, such as Malvasia Fina, Codega, Viosinho and Gouveio. Vol de 19.5%. |
Rosé Port is the newest kind of Port, only officially recognized since 2009. The Valdouro Rosé Port is a lighter drink with a pink color, and perfectly suited as a summer drink. It is fermented in a similar process to rosé wine. There’s a limited exposure to grape skins, thus resulting in the signature color. Because the fermentation occurs under low temperatures, a light, fruit driven wine is ensured. Preferably drink it cold (6-8ºC), and if you feel like it, combine it with almonds or charcuterie. Vol de 19.5%. |
Selected from the lighter wines of each year, this Sandeman – Fine Tawny Porto is chosen for aging in small oak casks to further develop their flavor. Sandeman – Fine Tawny is produced with traditional methods. The grapes are hand-picked before being fermented at a controlled temperature. The addition of wine alcohol at the ideal moment sets a fine balance between body and bouquet of the Sandeman – Fine Tawny. Vol de 19.5%. |
Quinta do Crasto is located in a prime spot in the Douro region in Portugal, and has been in the family of Leonor and Jorge Roquette for more than a century. The earliest records of Quinta do Crasto go all the way back to 1615. The Quinta do Crasto Porto Finest Reserve is made from several grape varieties, harvested from vines of over 60 years old. The grapes with stems are foot trodden in traditional stone tanks, and mature for 2 to 4 years in Portuguese oak vats. The result is a vibrant, complex Port. Vol de 20%. |
Quinta do Crasto grows its grapes with techniques that are strongly ecologically based, and they don’t use any products or substances that aren’t certified, this fully respecting the environment and roots of their vines. The Late Bottled Vintage Port is made from a single vintage that is bottled after approximately 4 to 6 years of maturation in large Portuguese oak vats. Several grape varieties are used to produce this magnificent wine, harvested from vines that are over 60 years old. Vol de 20%. |
Churchill’s was founded in 1981 by John Graham. At the time it was the first Port wine company to be established in 50 years. With it, the founder continued his family’s long Port tradition, which dates back to the early 18th century. He named the company after his wife, Caroline Churchill, a descendant of Winston Churchill. This Late Bottled Vintage is bottled roughly four years after the harvest. It is a dark, concentrated Port that can be consumed directly, or left to mature for a little longer. Vol de 19.5%. |
Wiese & Krohn was founded in 1865 by 2 young Norwegians, Theodor Wiese & Dankert Krohn. In 1880 Wiese sold his shares to his partner. The company is still based in Gaia and has its own vineyards in the Douro Valley, called Quinta do Retiro Novo. 90% of their Port is exported. This 10-year-old Port is a blend of different Tawny's and has a great complexity, in which wood influences can be recognized. Vol de 20%. |
The house Niepoort was founded in 1842 by Eduard Kebe, who in 1847 got the Dutchman Franciscus Marius van der Niepoort as a business partner. Meanwhile, the fifth generation, Dirk van der Niepoort, is now in the company. The innovative Senior Tawny is a blend of various Tawny Ports, which have matured for at least 7 years in small barrels. This gives a little bit more oxidation and provides a refined, deep taste of red fruit. Vol de 19.5%. |
Le Bulas Tawny 10 years est le résultat d'un savant mélange de vins de porto vieillis en fûts de chêne, dans la cave Quinta, en suivant les vieilles traditions de vinification Douro. Il résulte d’un assemblage de vins âgés, qui offrent une complexité supérieure, avec des vins plus jeunes, qui apportent des arômes de fruits frais. Élégant et doux, il présente des notes subtiles de fruits secs et de confiture. Ce porto doit être servi légèrement frais, à l'apéritif ou au dessert. Vol de 20%. |
The most sold brand of Portugal. Calem dates from 1859 and has been making quality since. The grapes are from the areas of Cima Corgo and Douro Superior, called the 'Port Wine Cathedral'. Up to 4% of the wine is suitable for Vintage Port; first aged on oak wood, then matured in the bottle. This 2012 Vintage Port has deep notes of blackberries and figs and even smoked aromas. Vol de 20%. |
Ce « 10 years old Port » est fait à partir de raisins de haute qualité. Le vin est un mélange de différents millésimes dont le plus jeune est de 10 ans. Le Porto est vieilli en fûts de bois, ce qui a pour effet de le complèter parfaitement avant l'embouteillage. Il a une couleur vive, douce avec un merveilleux arôme de fruits secs et confits. Le goût est épicé, avec des arômes de réglisse, de vanille et de fruits rouges mûrs. C’est un parfait exemple d'un porto de 10 ans de haute qualité. La meilleure température de service est de 15°C à 18°C, à l’apéritif, en digestif ou avec divers types de fromages. Vol de 20%. |
Quinta da Romaneira is one of the largest estates of the Douro region. Back in 1757 there were already vines planted on the vineyard, and Romaneira Port was auctioned at the famous London auction house of Christie’s in 1872—a clear indicator of the status of the Romaneira name. New owners took over as recently as 2004, and they have consolidated Romaneira as one of the elite wine producers of the region. The Vintage 1994 is an exquisite example of what this winery is capable of. Vol de 19.5%. |
The result of carefully blended port wines, aged in oak barrels with an average age of 20 years. An exceptional Tawny style that combines rich aromas of figs and raisins with a silky mouthfeel. As an aperitif these 20 year old Port is preferably served at room temperature or slightly cooled. As a digestive well-combined with dried fruit, such as figs and apricots, but also delicious with blue cheese or a dessert based on coffee and almonds. Vol de 20%. |
Superbe couleur brune avec un bord de couleur ocre. Le goût est doux et onctueux avec des éléments d'épices et de fruits secs magnifiquement développés. La finale est presque sans fin. Vol de 20%. |
One of the oldest Port houses in the region, Quarles Harris was established in 1680 by Thomas Dawson, making it one of the first to start shipping Port. Immediately the company enjoyed great success, and at one point it became the second largest exporter of Port. Nowadays Quarles Harris is owned by the Symington family, who have excellent connections with growers in the heart of the Douro region, where the Vintage 2003 is produced. Quarles Harris’s flavor profile is known for its firmness and slightly dry style. Vol de 20%. |
Le Bulas Tawny 30 ans est le résultat d'un savant mélange de portos vieillis en fûts de chêne, dans la cave Quinta, en suivant les vieilles traditions de vinification Douro. Il montre une couleur brune dorée, ainsi que des arômes très intenses et complexes, rappelant le caramel, des noix et du café. En bouche, il est épais et crémeux, avec des notes intenses de café qui viennent traverser le palais, avec une longue coupe lisse et très douce. Vol de 20%. |