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  • What glasses do you drink port from?
    Port wine is drunk from port wine glasses. These have a tulip-like shape and have a slightly narrowed opening.
  • What is a vintage port?
    The vintage port is the name of a first-class port wine. Only the best vintages are given this designation.
  • Optimal drinking temperature of port wine?
    Optimum drinking temperature of red port wine Room temperature or slightly chilled Optimum drinking temperature of white port wine 10 degrees
  • When do you drink port wine?
    Port wine is traditionally served after the main course with cheese and dried fruit. But it is also good for an aperitif.
  • What is the difference between the Tawny and Ruby port wine types?
    Type Ruby Mainly aged in the bottle and made from red grapes. Type Tawny Mainly aged in barrels and is also made from red grapes.
  • What is the difference between wine and port wine?
    The grapes for the port wine are grown in the north of Portugal, about 150 km from the city of Porto on the Douro River. After pressing the grapes, brandy is made with 77% vol. added. In this way, the fermentation of the.
  • What is Late Bottled Vintage?
    Late Bottled Vintage (L.B.V) is aged in a barrel for 4-6 years before bottling. An important requirement is that only a blend of one grape from one vintage is used.
  • What is the alcohol content of port wine?
    Port wine is one of the spirits and has an alcohol content of around 20%.
  • Does House of Port allow returns?
    Yes, we allow returns. Possible reasons - Magel (port wine corked) - Bottle article - ... Please contact us. We will be happy to find a suitable solution for you. Contact
  • How is my order shipped?
    We will send your order with Swiss Post or our internal forwarding agent. The delivery time is 1-5 working days.
  • Can I pay by invoice?
    Yes, we offer purchase on account. However, we reserve the right to refuse them.
  • Can I pay by credit card?
    No, we do not accept credit card payments. This is due to the guidelines of our software supplier.
  • How long does it take for an order to reach me?
    We will deliver your order to the desired address within 1-5 working days after receipt of the order.
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