Port

Fortified sweet wine from the Douro Valley; styles include Ruby, Tawny, and Vintage Port. Fortified partway through fermentation, leaving it sweet.

Profile

Ruby: fruity, bottled young. Tawny: barrel-aged, nutty, oxidative. Vintage: aged in bottle, built to last decades.

Notable Examples

Ruby, Tawny, Vintage Port.

Port with dark chocolate or Stilton is a reliable classic pairing.