Glossary
Tawny
/TAW-nee/
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.
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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.