The Different Types of Port Wine: Complete Guide

Port wine is one of the most famous and beloved fortified wines worldwide. Produced in Portugal’s Douro region, it’s typically enjoyed as an aperitif or dessert wine.

There are several types of Port, each with its own profile:

• White Port: Also known as “dry” Port, aged about three years in oak barrels. It’s dry, lightly tangy, with flavors of orchard fruits and nuts.
  
• Ruby Port: Aged around two years in oak, this style is rich and fruit-forward, with aromas of cherry, strawberry, and raspberry.
  
• Tawny Port: Aged for many years in oak barrels, acquiring an amber hue. It’s sweet and silky, with notes of caramel, vanilla, and hazelnut.
  
• Vintage Port: Made from the finest grapes in a single year and aged in bottle for many years. Full-bodied and robust, with flavors of red berries and dark chocolate.
  
• LBV (Late Bottled Vintage) Port: Aged 4–6 years in oak before bottling. Bold and concentrated, with notes of black fruit and black pepper.