{"title":"Portuguese wine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience historic Portuguese wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistoric Portuguese wine gives you the opportunity to taste the result of many decades of patient maturation in the bottle. Portugal's long tradition of using local grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional and Baga forms the foundation for wines that age with incredible grace. These grapes naturally offer high acidity and a firm structure, which acts as a natural protection when the bottle is to be stored for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a Portuguese wine is allowed to rest for 20 to 60 years, the fresh fruit flavor slowly transforms into soft and wonderfully complex taste experiences. Whether you prefer table wines or fortified drops from renowned areas like Douro – the world's first officially regulated wine region – the long maturation time creates a captivating depth. This makes these bottles the perfect choice when you want to create unforgettable moments for yourself and your guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnown regions for Portuguese wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful Portuguese landscape contains a varied climate, which forms an ideal setting for the production of wines with a long life ahead of them. From steep mountain slopes to lush volcanic islands, the country's different areas each make their own special contribution to ensuring that a Portuguese wine can be aged for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePort wine from the Douro Valley\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history traces its threads all the way back to 1756, when the Douro Valley gained its status as the world's first officially regulated wine region. The climate here offers extreme temperatures, and the vines grow in nutrient-poor schist soil. This causes the roots to seek deep down, which gives the grapes an intense concentration of both acidity and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese natural conditions are the reason why \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/portvin\"\u003ethis port wine\u003c\/a\u003e from here can develop over many decades. The sugar and the solid elements in the grapes soften very slowly over the years, leaving a silky smooth and refined taste that will make a beautiful addition to any festive evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistoric Madeira\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you travel to the island of Madeira, you will find grapes grown in volcanic soil in a subtropical climate. This results in an extremely high natural acidity. During production, the wine is intentionally aged under the influence of heat and oxygen, either in barrels in warm attics or in heated tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis historic method stabilizes the wine, so it is hardly affected by further heat or oxidation. Therefore, the wine retains its fresh energy even after many decades, and it easily tolerates being open for a longer period of time without losing its characteristic and lovely taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Portuguese red wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortugal's abilities also extend to classic red wines with an enormous potential for lying many years in the cellar, especially from the Douro and Dão areas. Local grapes such as Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Baga are often used here, which together give the wine a deep color, high acidity, and a very firm structure in its youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the decades, the contents of the bottle will slowly mature, and the powerful traits give way to mild, earthy, and elegant tasting notes. This harmony makes the wine incredibly charming and is a wonderful reward for those who have patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics of matured Portuguese wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a Portuguese wine has aged for 20 to 60 years, it develops incredibly beautifully in the bottle. The combination of a very slow oxidation and the breakdown of solid substances creates a taste experience that differs greatly from what is found in a completely young bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopment of tertiary aromas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over the years, the fresh fruit notes gradually transform into complex and inviting scents of dried fruit, leather, tobacco, forest floor, and sweet spices.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftened tannins:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tight tannins of youth slowly gather into long chains and settle at the bottom as a fine sediment, giving the wine a soft and velvety feel in the mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor change:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original deep purple or ruby red color fades over the years and changes into incredibly beautiful, warm shades of brick red, garnet, or amber.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidative tasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the wine has aged for a long time in wooden barrels, the prolonged contact with very little oxygen allows lovely notes of roasted nuts, caramel, and coffee to emerge in the taste.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant acid structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The naturally high acidity from the Portuguese grape varieties is kept intact, which allows the wine to appear balanced and fresh, regardless of how many years it has behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to serve older wines from Portugal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get the absolute best experience with a 20 to 60-year-old Portuguese wine, it is worth handling the bottle with calm and great care. If you follow these simple steps, you ensure that the wine is beautifully separated from its sediment and allow all the complex aromas to fully come into their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation of the bottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let your bottle stand completely upright for 24 to 48 hours before it is to be enjoyed. This gives the heavy sediments and tannin chains, which have gathered over decades, plenty of time to settle at the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoval of the cork:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cork in an old bottle can often be dried out and very fragile. It is ideal to use a two-prong corkscrew, which gently grips the sides of the cork so it can be pulled out whole without leaving crumbs in your wine.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting with light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour the wine quite slowly and carefully into a decanter while holding the neck of the bottle over a small light source. Stop pouring immediately as soon as you can see the cloudy sediment approaching the opening.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrect aeration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature wines are delicate and must have oxygen in moderation. As a general rule, a wine that is over 40 years old should only breathe for 30 to 60 minutes before serving, as the delicate, volatile aromas can otherwise easily disappear.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aim for a temperature between 15 and 18 degrees for the majority of older red wines and fortified wines. At this temperature, the wine lets all its fine, delicate nuances shine through, without the alcohol taking over in the scent.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOptimal storage at Bottles With History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect storage is absolutely crucial when historic vintages are to preserve their beauty in the long term. At Bottles With History, all historic bottles rest safely under the most optimal conditions in our premises in Roskilde. Here we ensure that both temperature and humidity are kept at exactly the right level to best protect the delicate drops. Our great professional dedication to handling is clearly seen in our high customer satisfaction, which gives you peace of mind that every single bottle is treated with the respect that a true historic product requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafe delivery of your Portuguese wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete your experience, Bottles With History always ensures that the shipment of the historic bottles takes place quickly and safely. We offer efficient next-day delivery and give you great flexibility to choose between delivery to a parcel shop or directly to your private address. If you buy goods for over 500 DKK, you even get free shipping. 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The Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo estate, which dates back to the mid-18th century and was acquired by the Burmester family in late 1991, spans over 120 hectares. It is named after its patron, Our Lady of Carmo, to whom the estate's baroque manor-house chapel is dedicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOut of the estate's total area, 40 hectares are planted exclusively with vines dedicated to Port wine production. The blend consists primarily of Tinta Roriz, which makes up the majority of the planting, alongside Tinta Barroca, Touriga Francesa, Touriga Nacional, and Tinto Cão. Tinta Roriz, the Portuguese name for Tempranillo, is widely grown in the Douro, Dão, and Alentejo regions. 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