Porto is one of the most important and attractive cities in Portugal, also known as a city full of wine; due to the wide and rich production of the same; wine named “Porto” wine or Oporto wine, characterized for being fortified, sweet and of high quality. It is considered one of the most popular in the world; it comes from the extensive hectares of fertile lands that belong to the fruitful vineyards of the region “Wine of the Alto Douro”, located in northeastern Portugal.
When tasting, the palate is entranced by the multiple blends of flavors that come from several notes of dried fruits, spices of coffee and vanilla; by which the Portuguese recommend to take it in the company of chocolate or desserts. It is very common to observe in the various wineries that they offer this tasty wine, exclusive exhibition of variety in presentations, sweet flavors and preferences. Therefore, we will present certain types of port wines in accordance to certain categories and specifications:
The “Twany”, its name translated into English means “toasted”, has a great relationship to what it offers; nothing more and nothing less than a wine highly sophisticated in presentation and taste. The concentrate of fresh grapes is stored in barrels for several years, until they reach the ideal maturity; so the contact with the wood and the environment make it faster and at the same time produce a lighter color, like that have delicious notes of dried fruit and toasted coffee.
The “Vintage”, this is of great aromatic complexity by the mixture of red and black fruits as the plum; also contains traces of black pepper. “This type of wine is characterized by maintaining long aging time.
The “White”, its fermentation develops having no contact with the juice of the grape and be concentrated for long in big barrels. They are sweet and tasty.
The “Ruby”, fresh, young and especially very sweet; having intense notes of raspberry and jam that makes fall in love to any woman. They are highly preferred by those who want to take it in the afternoon, accompanied by a good snack.
There is more variety of wines that are available to a general public; so there would be no limit to take the delicious opportunity to taste any of these. Therefore, without much thought, it will be a fascinating pleasure be able to enjoy a wide mix of sweet and fruity flavors in a single wine.
ALFA