vinho do Porto
port wine
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈvi.ɲu du ˈpoɾ.tu/
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Cultural Note
Port wine is produced exclusively in the Douro Valley in northern Portugal and aged in cellars (caves) in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river from Porto. It is a fortified wine, meaning grape brandy is added during fermentation. Varieties include ruby, tawny, white, and vintage. It is traditionally served as a dessert wine or digestif.
📝 Example Sentences
O vinho do Porto é um vinho fortificado.
Port wine is a fortified wine.
Vamos beber um cálice de Porto depois do jantar.
Let's drink a glass of port after dinner.
As caves do Porto ficam em Vila Nova de Gaia.
The port wine cellars are in Vila Nova de Gaia.