Tawny

/TAW-nee/

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Oxidatively aged Port with amber color.

Full Definition

Tawny Port is aged in small barrels, exposing it to oxygen and creating amber/tawny color and nutty, caramel flavors. Categories include basic Tawny, Tawny with Age Indication (10, 20, 30, 40 year), and Colheita (single vintage). Served slightly chilled, unlike Ruby Port.

Related Terms

port oxidative colheita

See Also

fortified barrel aging

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More terms starting with T

Tannin

Polyphenols creating dry, astringent mouthfeel.

Tartaric Acid

The primary acid in wine grapes.

Tartrates

Harmless crystals that precipitate from wine.

TCA

Chemical compound causing cork taint.

Terroir

The complete natural environment affecting wine character.

Tertiary Aromas

Complex aromas developed through aging.