Port Wine Day: 5 unique facts about the fermented beverage

Port Wine Day: 5 unique facts about the fermented beverage Nascimento Pinto Mid-Day Lifestyle By Nascimento Pinto Published Jan 26, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

International Port Wine Day Every year, International Port Wine Day is observed on January 27 around the world to celebrate the unique creation of the fermented beverage Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

What is port wine? Port wine is a type of Portuguese wine traditionally made in the Duoro valley of northern Portugal, but has several variations around the world Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

How is it made? Traditional port wine is made by adding 77 per cent brandy to wine during fermentation, stopping the process, leaving the residue behind to produce a rich taste Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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