Port Style

Fortified Full bodied

Port wine styles: Ruby, Tawny, Vintage, and White Port from the Douro Valley.

Serving Guide

Temperature: 14–18°C
Glass Type: dessert
Decanting: 30 min
Aging Potential: 10+ Years

Typical Grape Varieties

Tinta Roriz Touriga Franca Touriga Nacional

Regions for This Style

Porto 595 wines Douro 109 wines Jerez-Xérès-Sherry 56 wines Madeira 47 wines Oloroso Sherry 28 wines Manzanilla 16 wines Andalucía 16 wines Marsala 12 wines

Food Pairings

Yakissoba ●●●●● Cold Cuts ●●●●● Barbecue ●●●●● Snacks & Appetizers ●●●●● Ham ●●●●● Tomato Dishes ●●●●● Sushi ●●●●● Sweet Dessert ●●●●●

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About This Style

Portuguese fortified wine where grape spirit is added during fermentation to preserve residual sugar. Ruby Port is young and fruity, Tawny Port is aged and nutty, Vintage Port is the pinnacle. Rich, sweet, and warming.

At a Glance

Wines: 3
Wine Type: Fortified
Body: Full