{"title":"Portugal","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePortugal has a reputation for producing great-value wines in all categories – reds, whites and, most famously, fortified wines (port being of such importance that the Douro Valley became the world’s first official Controlled Designation of Origin in the 18th century).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePart of Portugal’s success in winemaking comes from its reluctance to follow international trends, with its wineries instead focusing on native grapes and styles, such as vinho verde, that help it stand out from the crowd. Don’t be put off if you don’t recognise some of the grapes in the Vineking’s Portuguese wine collection – these wines have all been chosen by our wine experts to bring you something fresh and new to try alongside our collection of some of the best classic port wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/VK_TRAVELS_PORTUGAL_2022.pdf?v=1691052732\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYou can download our Vine King Travel Guide for Portugal here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wiese-krohn-senador-tawny-port","title":"Wiese \u0026 Krohn Tawny Port","description":"\u003cp\u003eTawny-red in colour with aromas of caramel, butterscotch, currants and spice. The palate is sweet and smooth with rich red fruits backed by a nutty character. Full and textural balanced by an elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiese \u0026 Krohn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41137269899338,"sku":"P102409NV1","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/senadorkrohn_6d2a6f5d-a89d-43d2-89c2-3ed2b7b0751b.png?v=1762858195"},{"product_id":"2010-quinta-do-carvalhao-torto","title":"2010 Quinta do Carvalhao Torto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully mature Red wine from Dao. A blend of Jaen (Mencia) and Alfrocheiro, without the influence of oak, this has the richness of age, but is still full of blueberry fruit and finely sculpted tannins. We don't have many so bag this before it goes.\u003c\/span\u003eIt was made with temperature control, and draws out maceration, unoaked, subjected to a prolonged stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes: Ruby colour, complex and delicate aroma with strong typicality. In the mouth, a smooth and velvety flavour with fine tannin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Match: With roasted or grilled meats or hard cheeses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta do Carvalhao","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42635258757194,"sku":"P114401101","price":24.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/quinta_do_carvalhao_torto_reserve_red_2010.jpg?v=1763396965"},{"product_id":"nv-morgadio-de-calcada-ruby-reserve-port","title":"NV Morgadio de Calcada Ruby Reserve Port","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cspan\u003eDirk Niepoort is a classic R\u003c\/span\u003euby Reserve Ruby Port — typically from higher quality fruit and aged slightly longer for complexity, but without losing freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely red colour in the glass, it is followed by ripe black fruits like blackberries, plums, black cherries, alongside notes of fresh herbs and a touch of spice and hints of dark chocolate. The palate has an excellent balance of acidity and ripe tannin, with a rounded feel to it. Another \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood match: Chocolate based desserts, cheese course, or as a digestif.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niepoort","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42720428392522,"sku":"P108203NV1","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/morgadio_da_calcada_ruby_reserve_port.jpg?v=1764259702"},{"product_id":"2024-bojador-tinto","title":"2024 Bojador Tinto","description":"\u003cp\u003eEspaço Rural is the personal project of Pedro Ribeiro and his wife, Catarine Vieira. They were both winemakers in other Portuguese regions before deciding to move to Vidigueira in the Alentejo. Their goal is to produce wines that are true to the historical traditions of the land. They adopt methods such as low yields, careful pruning and early harvesting in addition to organic farming methods in the vineyard. The resulting wines are mineral, fresh, elegant and, above all, authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blend of Aragonez, Touriga Nacional and Trincadeira. Crafted from a selection of old vines from Vidigueira, showcasing the terroir of Alentejo. Machine-harvested grapes were selected in a sorting table, destemmed, and gently crushed. Fermentation took place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature. It was then matured for six months in French oak barrels. This is a well-balanced wine with great purity of raspberry and cherry fruit and a touch of spice. Juicy, elegant and refreshing with soft tannins and well-balanced acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vineking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43471839002698,"sku":"P114701241","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BojadorTinto.jpg?v=1775308773"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/collections\/portugal_74e4cf23-4bf8-46a1-91ab-642ecc4ad9f6.jpg?v=1692968419","url":"https:\/\/thevineking.com\/collections\/cou-portugal\/bin-end.oembed","provider":"The Vineking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}