Lágrima Porto is a style of Port wine with a history spanning more than a century, highly cherished by the Portuguese for its pronounced sweetness and rich, expressive character. It is considered one of the sweetest styles of Port, containing around 140 grams of residual sugar per liter.
On the nose, alongside its characteristic fruitiness, floral aromas stand out — notably chamomile and orange blossom, complemented by delicate honey notes. On the palate, the wine is light, soft and silky, bursting with ripe fruit flavors wrapped in vibrant freshness. The finish is rich and long-lasting, marked by lingering honeyed accents.
The grapes — ‘Codega’, ‘Malvasia Fina’ and ‘Rabigato’ — are sourced from regions known for optimal ripeness. They undergo intensive skin maceration, following traditional Port wine methods, which ensures depth, structure and aromatic intensity. In this way, Lágrima Port becomes a true classic expression of the region.
Serve at 8-12°C as an aperitif or with foie gras desserts or cakes and tartlets with a nutty flavor.
Ramos Pinto is a historically significant and highly respected wine producer of Portugal’s Douro Valley, founded in 1880 by Adriano Ramos Pinto. From the very beginning, the name has been associated with quality, a disciplined approach to winemaking, and a clear ambition to understand and highlight the full potential of Douro terroir. Ramos Pinto played an important role in transforming Port wine from a regional product into a wine style recognised on an international scale.
Adriano Ramos Pinto was among the first producers to realise that the uniqueness of the Douro Valley lay in more than tradition alone. Under his leadership, the estate invested early in vineyard research, harvest control, and stylistic consistency. This approach allowed Ramos Pinto to stand apart from many Port houses of the time, which were more focused on trade than on the origin and character of the wine itself.
Today, Ramos Pinto owns several key quintas in the Douro region, including Quinta do Bom Retiro, Quinta da Urtiga, Quinta dos Bons Ares, and Quinta de Ervamoira. These vineyards are located across different areas of the Douro—from Cima Corgo to Douro Superior—enabling the estate to work with a range of microclimates and soil types. This structure supports the production of both complex Port wines and ambitious still Douro DOC red and white wines.
The estate works with traditional Douro grape varieties such as ‘Touriga Nacional’, ‘Touriga Franca’, ‘Tinta Roriz’, and ‘Tinta Barroca’, selecting and blending them not according to fixed formulas but based on the specific characteristics of each vineyard site.
An important part of Ramos Pinto’s identity is its educational and cultural role. The Adriano Ramos Pinto Museum, located in the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia, offers insight not only into the house’s history but also into the broader context of Port wine. The estate actively shares knowledge about the Douro region, winemaking practices, and the historical evolution of Port wine.
Today, Ramos Pinto is regarded as one of the pillars of Douro wine culture—a producer that has succeeded in preserving tradition while consistently modernising its approach. It is not only part of the history of Port wine, but also a living example of how long-term commitment to terroir and a clear philosophy can create wines that retain their relevance as years pass and tastes evolve.
