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Port Vintages NVWA LogoPort Vintages is the definitive chronicle of Vintage Port over the last two and a half centuries. In many wine regions of the world the best type of wine is made every year. This is not true of Vintage Port. The Port producers do not declare a Vintage Port in every year, only in some, when they believe the wine will have enough power and durability and excellence. For most Port brands, this happens about one year in three. There is an obvious

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There is a chapter dedicated to Douro wines and a travel guide for those wishing to visit the region