January 27th is once again marked by the worldwide celebration of a true national icon: Port Wine. The International Port Wine Day initiative was created in 2012 by the north-american institution Center for Wine Origins, of which the Port and Douro Wines Institute is part.

Port Wine is a fortified wine produced exclusively from grapes from the Demarcated Region of the Douro. Despite being produced with Douro grapes and stored in the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia, this drink became known as “Port Wine” from the second half of the 17th century onwards because it was exported all over the world from this city.

What makes Port Wine different from other wines, in addition to the unique climate, is the fact that the fermentation of the wine is interrupted by the addition of wine brandy. Thus, Port Wine is naturally sweet and stronger than other wines.

Order your favorite Ports HERE and celebrate with us the International Port Wine Day.

The new vintages of the Três Bagos range from Lavradores de Feitoria are already on the market. The whites Três Bagos Sauvignon Blanc and Três Bagos Reserve White are from 2020, while the Três Bagos Reserve Red has the 2018 vintage.

The Três Bagos Reserve White and Red are like brothers: they’re both blended wines, partially aged in wood and combine three typical Douro grape varieties from the three subregions: Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo and Douro Superior. In Três Bagos Reserve White, Viosinho, Rabigato and Gouveio; and in Três Bagos Reserve Red, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional, from vineyards over 30 years old.

You can find Três Bagos range HERE.

The launch in Portugal of the cava Freixenet ICE Rosé was featured by the portuguese magazine Vinho Grandes Escolhas.

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