les Caves de Bacchus : the Port Wine

A unique fabrication with years of experience!

A unique wine. That is definitely the Port wine. By the means of the territory and type, but also the methods of production and ageing , all to make it original.

The "mutage", first of all. This operation, discovered by the English merchants in the 17th century, is based on stopping the natural fermentation process of must by adding some "eau-de-vie". Thus the Port wine becomes smooth, its fruity aromas develop and the degree of alcohol reaches a level of 20°.

Next the blending or marriage of the wines. Since the Port is a work-of-art wine, patiently composed from a pallet of; -at least fifteen- vineyards -at least fifteen-; origin; quality and ages.

Each one bring their own touch : one enriches the colour and the perfumes ; an other tones down the sharpness ; still an other reinforces the equilibrium of the ensemble... According to his inspiration and experience, the maitre decides the future of the wine. The Port will thus acquire a personality specific to each house and wine style..

Based on this skilful blending, the Port then ripens in oak barrels in the wine and spirit stores of Vila Nova de Gaia, in front of Porto.
In average three years - it's the longest ageing ever for a wine- in which it complete its maturing and smoothens until it has acquired its perfect maturity.

The master of the wine and spirit store blending the different vintages.