Portugal
Wines of Portugal
Direct Wine’s Portuguese selection — Port from the Douro Valley, from fresh ruby and white to 10- and 20-year-old tawnies, and easy-drinking table wines from the Tejo. Contact us for pricing and availability.
Port Wine
Porto Monge from Adega de Favaios, founded in 1952 in the Douro Valley — from fresh ruby and white to long-aged tawny.
Monge 20 Years Old Tawny Port
Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Amarela · 20% ABV · 500 ml
Amber-gold from long wood aging, with crystallized fruit, spice and dried nuts. Delicate and smooth yet intense, with an elegant, hazelnut-tinged finish.
Pairs with: Crème brûlée, nut tarts, blue cheese
Monge 10 Years Old Tawny Port
Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Amarela
A blend of Ports all aged over 10 years in the Favaios cellar. Golden amber, with dried fruit, caramel, spice and ripe fruit; rich, velvety, smooth and deliciously sweet.
Pairs with: Caramel desserts, almonds, aged cheeses
Monge Tawny Port
Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Amarela · 19% ABV
Red with golden highlights; ripe fruit, figs, nuts, caramel and spice. Rich, velvety and full-bodied, with elegant balance between structure and sweetness.
Pairs with: Dried fruit, pecan pie, hard cheeses
Monge Ruby Port
Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Amarela · 19% ABV
Ruby red with intense red and black fruit; full-bodied and balanced, with cherry and sour-cherry flavors and a long, intense finish.
Pairs with: Chocolate desserts, berries, Stilton
Monge White Port
Rabigato, Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Moscatel Galego, Gouveio, Côdega de Larinho · 19.5% ABV
Bright yellow with intense floral aromas, tropical fruit and nuts; harmonious, with sweetness balanced by fresh acidity.
Pairs with: Chilled as an aperitif, or with tonic and a slice of orange
Tejo
Smooth, approachable reds and whites from Coudel Mor in Portugal’s Tejo region.
Coudel Mor Reserva Red
Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet, Tinta Roriz, Syrah, Trincadeira
Matured 4 months in French oak. Deep garnet, with well-ripened red fruit and toasty oak; fruity, smooth and balanced. Serve at 16–18°C.
Pairs with: Hearty meat dishes, strong cheeses
Coudel Mor Red
Castelão, Trincadeira Preta, Tinta Roriz · 13% ABV
Ruby, with red-fruit aromas; full-bodied, soft and balanced. Serve at 16–18°C.
Pairs with: Red and well-seasoned meat dishes
Coudel Mor White
Fernão Pires, Arinto · 12.5% ABV
Clear and bright citrine, with an intense mix of flowers and fruit; fruity, soft and balanced with a persistent finish. Serve at 10–12°C.
Pairs with: Aperitif, white meats, fish and seafood