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Port

Fermentation halted with grape spirit, leaving sweetness and power; styles range from fruity Ruby to nutty aged Tawny.

In detail

Origin
Douro Valley, Portugal.
Major regions
Douro Valley
Grapes
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
Flavour profile
Black cherry, fig, chocolate and liquorice in Ruby; walnut, caramel and dried apricot in Tawny.
Body
Full
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Sweet

Recommended Glass

Port Glass

A small, narrow bowl with a defined taper, holding roughly three ounces.

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Serving Temperature

14–16°C (57–61°F) for Vintage; 12–14°C for Tawny

A little cooler than room temperature for reds; properly cold but not frozen for whites and sparkling.

Food Pairings

  • Stilton
  • Dark chocolate
  • Walnuts
  • Christmas pudding
  • Aged hard cheese

Notable examples & brands

  • Taylor's Vintage Port
  • Graham's 20 Year Tawny
  • Quinta do Noval Nacional