How to pronounce Port wine

Port wine is written vinho do Porto where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈviɲu ðu ˈpoɾtu/. In plain English letters that is VEE-nyoo doo POR-too, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Port wine?

Port wine is a drink of Portugal. Where it comes from: Douro Valley and Porto. People usually eat it on festive days. Its main ingredients are vegetables. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Port wine comes from

Port wine is one of 42 signature dishes of Portugal on this map.

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• Tripas à moda do Porto · Main dish · Porto

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Food of Portugal

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