A New Port Wine Called Vinho Fontainhas To Come Out Of Goa, Symbolises Goan Heritage

Did you know that the Portuguese brought with them vinho do Porto aka Port wine? This was a Portuguese-style port wine. But after Goa’s liberation in 1961, Goans locally started producing the popular wine. Now, when you think of port wine, your thoughts instantly shift towards it being overly sweet, cheap, in a plastic bottle. But two Goans are here to change your perspective.

Image Courtesy: Facebook

Reuben Coutinho and Tanishq Palekar have just launched Goan-made port wine called Vinho Fontainhas, named after the famous Latin Quarters of Panjim. Yep, the same area with cobbled paths, colonial architecture and colourful lanes that speak volumes about the heritage! 

The wine they have churned out is a recipe that has been with the Coutinho family for generations. The secret recipe was passed down to the next generation and Reuben is bringing that heritage drink to the masses. Since the rum and whisky markets are already saturated, the two lads thought of bringing back a product that symbolises a slice of Goan history in a bottle.

Image For Representation

Vinho Fontainhas is made with Isabella grapes that are handpicked from Sangli district of Maharashtra and the wine is distilled in Margao, Goa. It is semi-dry and sweet and is perfect to sip anytime during the day. Plus, it makes for a lovely sangria.

It comes in a sleek 375 ml bottle that is easy to carry, and the bottle needs to be consumed within 24 hours of opening the seal. The label on the bottle will also catch your fancy as it has a hand-painted design of a Fontainhas street.

Image For Representation

And the price point of the port wine sits very comfortably in the affordable range at Rs 250 per bottle. It is touted to be Goa’s first premium port wine and we are ready to try it out.

Cost: Rs 250 for 375 ml.

News Source: CNTraveller