The Timeless Elixir: Exploring the History of Port Wine | Documentary

Produced exclusively in the upper Douro Valley, 100 kilometers away from the city bearing its name, "Port" is an ancient wine with a history that traces back to antiquity. This iconic wine is the result of a long-standing tradition and a unique terroir. Discover the essence of Port, a true vinous treasure with enchanting aromas, which has traversed centuries to captivate palates around the world.
0:00 "The Timeless Elixir: Exploring the Fascinating History and Terroir of Port Wine in the Enchanting Douro Valley Documentary"
1:05 🍷 Porto is a fortified wine with a rich history, known for its ability to age well and the unique climate in Portugal.
5:26 🍷 The Douro Valley produces a variety of Port wines, including vintage, Tawny, and Ruby, which can be enjoyed with different food pairings.
11:27 🍇 The unique terroir of Croft in the Douro Valley is characterized by dry conditions, thin soil, and vertical schist rock formations, which require deep-rooted vines and terraced vineyards.
17:41 🍷 The vineyard is enthusiastic about eliminating the use of herbicides and producing organic Porto Vintage.
24:03 🍇 It is important to balance the quantity of grapes harvested with the capacity to make wine in the lagar.
31:22 🍷 The history and aging process of Porto wine.
38:10 🍷 The speaker discusses different types of Port wine, including Sauterne, Tawny, Porto Vintage, and Croft Pink.
43:32 🍷 Port wine is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, with Croft selling to various markets including South America, North America, Europe, and the UK.

[@Hagakhann]

Excellent documentary. As a Portuguese and a lover of this region so dear to all Portuguese people, thank you. This region is beautiful is a paradise....and port wine is just the best drink a human being can have.

[@augustuswayne9676]

Wonderful and informative documentary .

[@hkschubert9938]

Port not only tastes great it is also a great cooking wine for venison !!

[@chucknades117]

And boiling to sterilize bandages and wounds

[@hkschubert9938]

​@@chucknades117the only thing I boil is distilled water to make clear ice for my mixed drinks.

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the beautiful scenery is the same as in my country INDONESIA🇲🇨

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[@jessicacarvajal1679]

Excellent documentary!

[@fabiodeoliveiraribeiro1602]

This is a very nice documentary. For me it is simply impossible not to drink 1/2 glass of port wine a day during autumn and winter. In spring and summer, which are very hot in Brazil, I don't drink wine and use the opportunity to replenish my stock of Port wine bottles.

[@andresgutierrezd1799]

Muy bueno

[@prebenstray3270]

Super

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[@charleydahl2057]

at one time white port wine was the drink of homeless people on the streets, now days it's cheap vodka, & ice beer,

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[@hkschubert9938]

Way too much LSD.

[@marinusmourik9494]

You need to take your medication on time !

[@user-ps4rg1cr1r]

So it doesn't have to be made next to the sea?

[@marinusmourik9494]

No, better not.

[@akulinamackenzie4492]

critical comments not wanted here-alcohol-PR.

[@eduardacusicanqui272]

Super