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Making Port

Port is the fortified wine of the Douro Valley on northern Portugal. Click here for details on Port grape growing and winemaking

News and Features

This section give you the latest news from the Port industry and occasional articles on the latest developments in the industry

This month we look at new packaging for Noval, Fonseca and Andressen, Robots used to make Port and a rundown of the best from the 2000 vintage and the new Cockburn Treaty Port.

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New setup for the regulatory bodies who control Port

All change. A new body, the IVPD will take over the regulatory arrangements for the control of both Port and Douro DOC wine production from the IVP, CIRDD and the Casa do Douro.

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Recent Tastings

For the latest from the tasting circuit, click here. The most recent details Fonseca's vintages from 1932 to 2000, and a run down of the how the 1991 and 1992 Vintage Ports are performing.

Producer profile

Coming soon in our regular series of producer profiles, we take a look at the Warres, one of the oldest of all Port houses

Tips for Port enthusiasts visiting the region

Thinking of visiting the region that makes your favourite wine? Click here for guidance and travel tips.