Glossary

Port

/PORT/

Fortified sweet wine from Portugal's Douro Valley.

RegionsWinemaking

Full Definition

Port is a fortified wine from Portugal's Douro Valley, made by adding grape spirit during fermentation to preserve sweetness. Styles include Ruby (young, fruity), Tawny (oxidatively aged), Vintage (single vintage), LBV (Late Bottled Vintage), and Vintage Port (the finest, long-aging style). Traditional grapes include Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz.

Related Terms

fortifieddourotawny

See Also

sherrymadeira
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