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Dow’s 1985 Port Wine

December 20th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

The Dow’s 1985 Port Wine Sweet and Strong Tasting

This fortified sweet Portuguese wine is actually a bit strong compared to other types of wines, so normally this is served right after dinner. To enjoy the Dow’s 1985 port wine do not drink the wine but rather sip it slowly. Sipping Dow’s 1985 port wine slowly helps the alcohol assimilate slowly into the bloodstream, so you feel warm and more relaxed. If you are throwing a party or dinner for some friends, you can serve Dow’s 1985 port wine after dinner with some dried fruits, nuts, and cheese. Dark chocolates can also bring out the flavor of Dow’s 1985 port wine.

A Brief History

It is not certain when the production of the port wines in the Douro Valley started. Based on the archeological excavations in this area, the production of this type of wine might have started between the 3rd and 4th century AD even though it did not really grow to be popular until the 17th century.

By this time, Portugal became one of the leading trading centers in the world. In fact, records show that by the early part of the 17th century, the manufacturers of the Dow’s 1985 port wine shipped off as much as one million cases each year. From the Douro River, the wine is spread throughout Portugal and the other neighboring European countries. As the years passed, the popularity of the Dow’s 1985 port wine reached past the European continent and into the United States, Asia, Australian and other places.

Given that the Dow’s 1985 port wine is quickly becoming a favorite with wine lovers, many countries now produce this type of wine but according to the guidelines of the European Union and Canada, only those wines produced from Portugal can be labeled as port. In other words, countries that are producing this type of wine are prohibited from labeling their products as “port” to give distinction to the original port wine from Portugal.

Following the guidelines of the European Union, the United States also passed a Federal law that mandates that only Portuguese made “port wine” should be labeled as Porto or Vinho do Porto to avoid confusion among buyers. Unfortunately, this guideline does not really stop some unscrupulous people from using the word “Porto” in their wine labels, so you should still be very careful when buying Dow’s 1985 port wine. To avoid buying fakes, you should only shop in reputable wine shops.