Portugal is the country par excellence for the production of fortified wines. Four of the world's most famous fortified wines are produced here: Port, Madeira, Moscatel and Carvavelos.
And it is precisely these wines that are the subject of our suggestions today, because nothing goes better with typical Christmas desserts than a fantastic Portuguese fortified wine.
But for those who are still wondering what a fortified wine is, here is a brief explanation: Fortified wines are those to which wine spirit is added during the fermentation process, increasing their alcohol content (between 16% and 22%) and preserving some of the natural sugars in the grapes, resulting in a sweeter and more alcoholic wine than others.
We must start by talking about Port wines, the ex-libris of national wines! In our Christmas Specials section, you can find a careful selection of over 150 Ports. We highlight here the Decanter formats or miniatures sets - the perfect formats for Christmas gifts, they never fail!
Whether you prefer Madeira or Muscat wines, in our Christmas section you will also find some excellent wines, either to accompany Christmas Eve desserts or to give to someone special. You are sure to make a splash.
We couldn't finish without leaving you with a valuable tip, the lesser known but equally remarkable Portuguese fortified wine, Carcavelos. A rarity produced on the outskirts of Lisbon that is really worth getting to know. Who knows, maybe this Christmas is the ideal time...
Now you know, whether for your Christmas dinner or as a gift for your loved ones, Portuguese fortified wines are sure to be the right choice!
