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Port Tongs

The most elegant way to open a Vintage Port

Opening a great bottle of Vintage Port deserves a moment. Not a struggle with a fragile cork, but a ritual rooted in history, precision and theatre. Port tongs offer exactly that.

A port tong is a heavy, heat resistant metal tool designed specifically for opening old bottles of Port wine. Instead of pulling a delicate, crumbling cork, the heated tongs gently separate the neck of the bottle, leaving the cork untouched and the wine perfectly intact.

This is the traditional method used by Port houses, sommeliers and collectors when opening mature Vintage Port.

Why use port tongs?

Old Port corks are often too fragile to remove safely with a corkscrew. Port tongs solve this problem by working with the glass rather than against the cork.

With one smooth motion, you open the bottle cleanly, dramatically and safely.

How it works

The port tongs are heated until the metal is red hot. Once hot, they are placed around the neck of the bottle just below the cork. The heat warms the glass evenly. A quick application of cold water or a cold cloth causes a clean break, allowing the top of the bottle to lift off effortlessly.

What remains is a perfectly open bottle, ready for decanting.

The experience

Using port tongs is more than a technique. It is a moment of ceremony at the table. Guests stop talking. Cameras come out. And the bottle opens with a quiet crack that never fails to impress.

This is how Vintage Port is meant to be served.

Key features

• Designed specifically for Vintage Port and old fortified wines
• Protects fragile corks by removing the bottle neck instead
• Heavy duty construction for excellent heat retention
• Trusted by sommeliers and Port professionals
• Creates a memorable table side ritual

Best used with

After opening, always decant your Port through a filter to remove sediment and allow the wine to breathe fully. A proper decanter completes the experience.

A timeless tool for serious Port lovers

Whether you are opening a treasured bottle from your cellar or hosting a special dinner, port tongs turn a practical moment into something unforgettable.

If you love Port wine, this is not an accessory.
It is part of the tradition.