Port Wine   a real Christmas treat!!

To most people, Port seems like an old people drink. Others consider it a drink that can only be enjoyed with cheese. These are just a few of the misconceptions surrounding Port. The Licores Maduro Team is here to burst all these myths once and for all, because Port is actually gaining the reputation of a hip drink. Not only that, it can be matched with a lot more than cheese during your Christmas Dinner.

A pairing option that you can explore is desserts. Yes, because of their sweetness, Port wines have been labeled as dessert wines. Go to our recipes page and try the Chocolate Port Wine Cake. Ok, but if you are a Port and Cheese kind of person we would suggest Stilton cheese. But don’t stop there, because of its versatility you can even pair it with Game dishes or drink it as a digestive.

Here are some tips on how to use Port this Holiday Season. There are a variety of Ports that can be used for a variety of purposes. Use the younger versions such as the white or the ruby for a straight drink, in cocktails or as an ingredient in cakes! That will make it taste even better.

The older Ports such as The Tawny Port, which is aged for 3 years and up, are great for a selection of nuts, dark chocolate and dried fruits. So why not invite a couple of your friends over for some Port and Nuts? If prefer your Port from one single year, we suggest The LBV (Late Bottled Vintage). It is Port from a single year, bottled for 4 to 6 years after harvest. Having trouble finding a great match for your Christmas Game Dish? Well we will let you in on a little secret. Add the LBV Port to the sauce and serve the wine immediately as a pairing to the dish. Bam! Problem solved. Last but not least the Vintage Port. These are being produced with the best wine with the best grapes from a single harvest. The Port is aged for only two years in wood before bottling and then it takes 20 to 60 years for it to develop in the bottle. When you are planning to give a vintage port as a gift, remember to place a decanter in the gift box. Vintage port develops heavy sediments or crust and nobody wants that, right? Plus a decanter always looks nice!

In conclusion, Port is a nice fortified wine which can be used to treat somebody for Christmas or you can try Port out for yourself. Remember Port is to be enjoyed in company with others, so don’t drink this alone.

Good Luck and Saúde