CHAPTER 01 · HERITAGE
The History of Port Wine
From the slopes of the Douro Valley to cellars and tables around the world, explore the story of a wine shaped by centuries of tradition.
DISCOVER THE HISTORY →Three Ways to Discover Port Wine
MANUEL TAVARES · SINCE 1860
Great Vintage Port Years
Some vintages stay in our memories. Others endure across generations.
At Manuel Tavares, Vintage Ports and rare single-harvest Ports hold a special place. Explore a historical selection of notable years, shaped by diversity, character and time.
VINTAGE ARCHIVE
Over a century of tradition
The years below reflect Manuel Tavares’s historical selection. These indicative assessments may differ between producers and wine experts.
Note: The ratings through 2017 reproduce Manuel Tavares’s historical selection, with 2016 added for context. The 2024 designation refers to declarations announced by producers, not to an independent vintage rating. Each Port house decides whether to declare a Vintage; inclusion of a year does not imply that bottles are available in our shop.
THE MANUEL TAVARES EXPERIENCE
Port Wine is also a pleasure to discover by tasting.
At our historic shop on Rua da Betesga, we invite you to explore the aromas, styles and stories of one of Portugal's most celebrated wines.
Complimentary Port Wine Tastings
From January until mid-November
A welcoming experience for Port Wine enthusiasts and for those discovering its remarkable diversity for the first time.
Complimentary tastings take place during our regular shop opening hours, from January until mid-November, subject to the availability of wines for tasting.
