Denmark has a long tradition with port, and we are the 8th largest market in the world when it comes to buying port wine. What stands out is that most of the port sold here are premium, and the average bottle price is among the highest.

For many years it has lived in a very specific setting: Christmas, cheese and the end of a long meal. I grew up with that image, even though we do not drink as much port in Sweden as people do here.

As part of the Master of Portwine Scandinavia competition, my colleagues Ketil, Kim, and I from the Danish Sommelier Association set out for Porto and the Douro Valley. We had an exciting journey ahead of us, filled with opportunities to deepen our understanding of port wine’s rich history, meet passionate producers, and face intense tests and tastings—all bringing us closer to a place in next year’s finals in Copenhagen.