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We take the quality of our wines very seriously, which is why all wines are reviewed when they arrive at our warehouse.
Quality check
We perform quality checks on all wines, examining the label, cork and seal, as well as the condition of the wine. This way we create the best conditions for the wine to still be good and drinkable.
Authenticity test
We work with skilled and trustworthy suppliers, and we perform authenticity tests on the wines when they arrive at our warehouse. Here we review the seal, label, bottle number and much more, so that we ensure that the wine is genuine.
We take our guide and service very seriously. When you order wine from us, you will receive a QR code with a link to everything you need to know about treating older wines. You can read more right here .
We select the wines based on strict quality requirements.
The wines must be from quality producers, stored according to all the rules of the art, and pass our final quality assurance when the wine arrives at our warehouse.
This ensures that we can offer a unique product where the probability of a unique experience is very good.
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Delivery: We ship orders every weekday.
Delivery time and price:
- Denmark: 1-2 days (39-49 DKK)
- Sweden: 2-3 days (150 SEK)
- Finland: 2-3 days (15 EUR)
- Germany: 2-3 days (15 EUR)
- Netherlands: 2-4 days (15 EUR)
- Generally for EU countries: 2-5 days (15-25 EUR)
NOTE: There may be 1-2 days longer delivery time in remote areas.
Returns: You always have a 30-day right of return.
NOTE : All orders from November 15th to December 24th can be returned until January 31st.
Postage Quarles Harris & Ca. Lda.
This Fine Ruby Port is produced by Quarles Harris & Ca. Lda., a historic port house established in 1680. Shipped and bottled in Porto, the wine bears the portrait of R. Quarles Harris on its label and was distributed by Knud Jorgensen-Hellerup. As a classic fortified wine, it has been matured in wood, following the traditional methods of the region where fermentation is halted by the addition of grape spirit, preserving the natural sugars and achieving an alcohol content of 19.5%.
The wine originates from the protected Vinho do Porto designation in the Douro Valley of northern Portugal. Although named after the coastal city of Porto, where the wines were historically aged and exported, the viticulture and vinification take place further inland along the Douro River. Officially demarcated in 1756, making it one of the world's oldest regulated wine regions, the Douro is now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The landscape is defined by dizzyingly steep terraces built into the mountainsides, allowing for viticulture in a rugged terrain.
The terroir of the Douro Valley is characterized by its slate soils, which force the vine roots to dig deep in search of water. Shielded from the Atlantic coastal influence by the Marão mountain range, the region experiences a continental climate with very hot, dry summers and cold winters. These demanding conditions naturally limit the harvest yields, resulting in highly concentrated grapes that form the foundation of this classic Fine Douro Port.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Douro
The Douro in northern Portugal is one of the world's oldest demarcated wine regions, delimited as early as 1756. On dizzyingly steep schist terraces along the Douro river, the grapes that yield the famous Port wine ripen. Today, excellent dry red wines are also made from native grapes such as Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca. The wines are deep, concentrated and mineral.
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100% authentic bottles
All bottles undergo a thorough authenticity test by our certified sommeliers before being offered for sale. We reject bottles we are unsure about.
Thorough quality check
Cork, capsule, fill level, label condition, and provenance are individually documented for each bottle. A physical certificate is included with every purchase.
60-day return policy
We are confident in the quality of our wines, and you as a buyer should be too. Return any unopened bottle within 60 days for a full refund — no questions asked.
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How it handles
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Storage
Store the bottle horizontally at 12–14°C and avoid direct sunlight, vibrations, and temperature fluctuations.
Opening
Allow the bottle to stand upright for 24–48 hours before opening to allow sediment to settle. Use a professional corkscrew and open carefully.
Enjoyment
Serve at 17–18°C and be patient – there is a great difference in how and how quickly wines open up when they are aerated.
GUIDE TO THE GOOD WINE EXPERIENCE
We will help you throughout the journey. Here you can read our guide on how to treat the wine. If you have any questions, you are always welcome to write or call us.
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