Port is much more than just a sweet desert wine – it’s a centuries old tradition with its own history, its own rules, and its own rituals. On this page we gather all our articles about port, so you can learn about every from what it is, to how it should be served, and what types exist.
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What is port?
De fleste har smagt portvin, men hvad er det egentlig, der gør det til portvin – og hvorfor er det så sødt? Få svar på de grundlæggende spørgsmål her.
Most people have tasted port, but what is it that makes it port, and why is it so sweet? Get answers to the basic questions here.
Why should port be served chilled?
De fleste ved, at rød- og hvidvin skal serveres ved den rette temperatur – men vidste du, at det samme gælder for portvin? Læs hvorfor her.
Most people know that red and white wine should be served at the right temperature – but did you know, that the same is true for port? Read about why here.
The short story is that port is a fortified wine from the Douro valley in Portugal. You can read much more here.
Most types of port have between 19-22% alcohol.
When the wine is fermented, sugar is turned to alcohol. When you make port, the fermentation is stopped before all the sugar is turned to alcohol, and that way you achieve a sweet wine.