Top 5 Romantic Spanish and Portuguese Wines

We have compiled a list of what we consider are romantic and heart warming wines, wines that will make your loved one feel as if they are center of your universe:

1. Cava - Bubbles are fun! They tickle the palate, sparkle like gems and merry beautifully with either food or simply by themselves. Plus you can obtain high quality Cavas without breaking the bank, leaving you just enough money to get her a dozen big, soft, satiny roses!
2. Port - We know that some feel that chocolate and Port are fair weather friends. To those of you who fall in this camp, we say, “Great! more chocolate for us!” Dark rich, black as night, a few squares paired with a rich unctous LBV, or a 20yr tawny, is heavenly.
3. PX - Pedro Ximenez is a wine that many feel is an acquired taste. Viscous and rich, it makes honeybees waver in their enthusiasm to partake in its syrupy sweetness. However, old PX will make your head spin. And poured over homemade vanilla bean icecream will make your lover’s knees buckle in delight! That said, PX might equally taste sumptuous if drizzled….
4. Moscatel de Setúbal - We adore sweet Moscatels from the Portuguese peninsula of Setúbal. Floral and unctuous, they have a miraculous way of appealing to the female sweet tooth. Savor it alone or enjoy it with the intensely strong Portuguese cheese, Serra da Estrela.
5. Madeira - Although we rarely partake in a glass of Madeira, purely out of circumstance, Madeira can not only make some incredible desserts, but can also be perfectly savored on its own. Smokey, rich and ever so sweet, we might suggest paring it with a roaring fire, candles and Fado.

If you have any suggestions on what other Iberian wines induce romance and wooing, PLEASE share your sultry thoughts and wine/food suggestions in the comments below.  In an age of fast food meals and online shopping, there is absolutely something to be said for taking your sweet time to share your love and adoration to that special someone.