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  Portuguese wine fame far exceeded that of a cuisine. Speaking about Portugal, you can not forget and Douro region's best known product, or Porto wine, liqueur, sweet wine, almost amber, considered by many connoisseurs the best wine in the world. Port wine is a national emblem and for years was the only wine (with the exception of Madeira) that many have associated with Portugal. The color is influenced by its age, "tinto (red wine) is a young wine," tinto aloirado is coming few years, fruity bouquet, "aloirado" Fri May is old and topaz-colored "aloirado claro" wine has matured in barrels. In Portugal there is a special institute in charge of Porto wine authenticity, certifying their origin and issues certificates for all wines bottled in Portugal, either for domestic consumption or for export. Sweet Wines Madeira is normally consumed as an aperitif or as dessert, while in summer, one of the most popular drinks is "vinho verde", a young wine with low alcohol content, cool, perfect for warm evenings. It perfectly accompanies fish and seafood. Portuguese wine is said to fame is largely due to special and caps, the highest quality, Portugal providing two thirds of the world's cork.

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