List Of Port Wines

List of Port Wines

Port is a fortified wine from Portugal. Brandy is added to partially ferment the grapes, forcing the fermentation to cease and resulting in a strong wine that is then matured for several years. It is appreciated for its depth of color and high grade natural sweetness. The six grapes most commonly used in the production of port are Touriga Nacional, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Francesa and Tinta Amarela. Typically port yields a higher alcohol content than other wines. Vintners of the Douro Valley region of Portugal produce the wine, utilizing traditional methods, crushing all grapes for production by foot, rather than taking advantage of modern-day machines that increase output. Like all types of wine, port varies in flavor, body and texture dependent upon the grapes, holding unit and length of the fermenting process. The list here represents a solid range of offerings based on wood-aged, grape differentiations and extended length of hold time.

Portal Cellar Reserve Ruby Port

A premium port from Portugal, Cellar Reserve Ruby Port is a blend of deep red wood-aged ports four to six years in age. Its outstanding flavor and distinguishing texture create a full-bodied, complex, fruity port. Enjoy it as an afterdinner wine as it is light and sweet but not so heavy that it overpowers the taste of dessert pastries.

Romariz Extra Dry White Port

The Romariz Extra Dry White Port is best served chilled. It's considered a modern port with youthful style. Drink it straight or try it with a lemon peel or two. Mixing it with equal parts of tonic water reveals a ripe, robust flavor and chilling, crisp texture.

Portal 20 Year Old Tawny Port

Portal's 20 Year Old Tawny Port is a delicious wine, aged in 550-liter barrels for a minimum of 20 years. Once poured, it is enjoyed because of its aromatic complexity. Various flavors hit the taster's tongue upon sipping; dry fruit and figs fall heaviest, leaving a slightly sweet, somewhat spicy aftertaste. The texture is smooth.

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