What Is Ruby Port? A Quick Guide
Ruby Port Characteristics Ruby Port Characteristic Wine Type Ruby Port Body Full-bodied Flavor Profile Fruity, with notes of berries and plums Sweetness Sweet Tannins Medium Alcohol Content High (19%+) Region Portugal (Douro Valley) Price $ Ageable No – drink now So you’ve found yourself a Ruby Port – or are thinking about Ruby Port. Good […]
Port Wine Glasses: What You Need to Know
Are you a Port wine enthusiast wondering which glassware will help you enjoy this hedonistic wine’s rich and sweet flavors to their fullest? Port wine glasses are an actual thing (and I have thoughts on them). Traditional Port glasses are smaller than standard glasses. You pour less wine thanks to Port’s high alcohol content. Port […]
Ruby Port vs Tawny
Port is one of those wines that sneaks up on you and leaves you asking: Where have you been all my life? You’ll two styles in particular, Ruby and Tawny, widely available, but what’s the difference? Ruby Port and basic Tawny Port are both entry-level, sweet fortified wines. Ruby Port is fruit-forward with a deep […]
What’s the Difference Between Port and Ruby Port?
In the world of wine, you’ve heard of the terms “Port” and “Ruby Port” a few times, but what’s the difference between the two? Port is a broad category of Portuguese fortified wines made in the Douro Valley region. Ruby Port is a subcategory – or style – of Port. Ruby Ports are inexpensive sweet […]
What Does Ruby Port Pair With? 12 Go-to Combos!
Ruby Ports are one of those wines that after you taste it for the first time, you can’t untaste it – life-changing goodness right there! Ruby Port is a versatile wine for food pairing. Cream and chocolate-based desserts, roasted meats, and salty snacks pair well with Ruby Port; try brownies, pork chops, or popcorn. Ruby […]
Port vs Sherry: Which Will You Pick?
If you’re wondering about the differences between Sherry and Port, then you’re in the right place! Port and Sherry are fortified wines but use different grapes and winemaking methods. Port is sweet, full-bodied, with dark fruit, licorice, and leather. Sherry is dry or sweet, low acid, with citrus and nuts. Port is higher in alcohol […]
Port vs Madeira: What’s the Difference?
Fortified wines aren’t well understood, but two classics, Port vs Madeira, are worth your time. Madeira and Port share several similarities. They are both sweet, fortified Portuguese wines. Madeira has high acid, with stewed fruits, nuts, burnt sugar, citrus peel, and varnish. Port has tannin, with red and black fruit, licorice, and leather. Both wines […]
How Is Port Made?
Port wines have a prestigious heritage in the world of fortified wines and should definitely be in your wine-drinking repertoire. Port is made by adding distilled grape spirit called aguardente during the fermentation process. This results in a sweet fortified wine. Only wines made in Portugal’s Douro Valley can be called Port. There are many […]
10 Types of Fortified Wine
Trying to figure out fortified wine types? These wines have a storied place in wine history and in your glass! There are 10 well-known types of fortified wines: Sherry, Port, Madeira, Vin Doux Naturel, Vermouth, Marsala, Commandaria, Pineau des Charentes, Malaga, and Rutherglen Muscat. Fortified wines come in two styles: sweet or dry. Comparing fortified […]
How to Tell If Your Wine Is Fortified: 5 Quick Tips
Unlike regular table wines, fortified wines can pack a punch. But how do you know if your wine’s fortified? You can tell if a wine is fortified by reading the label. Wines with alcohol above 17% are often fortified. You may also see phrases like “fortified” or “contains added alcohol”. Finally, some wine styles are […]