Produced in Portugal’s Douro Valley, Port is a fortified sweet wine with an alcohol content of between 18% and 20% (ABV). Port is the national wine of Portugal and is very popular all over the world. If you want to know more about Portuguese wines, you should not miss Port. So, how should you drink port wine? What cuisines can it be paired with?
In terms of food pairings. Port Wine is very versatile and goes well with many foods. Port wine is usually served at the end of a meal with some cheese and dried and pitted fruits. However, some Port wines are also suitable for drinking before a meal after freezing and can be a great aperitif. Port can be divided into different styles and types, including Ruby Port, Tawny Port, White Port, and Vintage Port. These ports share a common characteristic of fruit flavors such as cherry, blackberry and cassis, but because they vary in complexity and refinement, they differ in how they are served and how they are paired. In general, Port wines are suitable for drinking in any after-dinner setting and generally do not require waking before drinking (vintage Port does). They are very diverse in flavor and are best paired with cheese; if you have an extremely sweet tooth, you can also pair port with chocolate pastries and dark chocolate mousse cake.Aromatic, rounded teal ports
Tea Ports are available in 10, 20, 30 and 40 year olds, and the longer they are aged in oak barrels, the more intense their core fruit and butterscotch aromas develop. Teal Port can be served slightly chilled and can be enjoyed with Comté and Pecorino cheeses to great effect. Treats that go well with teal port include almond tart, pecan pie, caramelized egg cheese, and baked apple soufflé with vanilla ice cream.
The 20-year-old teal port has good acidity and can be enjoyed with foie gras and crème fraiche before a meal. Vintage PortWalnuts are a great “partner” for vintage port. Candid partners for vintage port include blue cheese and other flavorful cheeses, as well as dried fruits like almonds and figs. Also, vintage port is great on its own, and is a pleasure to sip with friends or family in a relaxed, casual setting.
White PortWhite Port is made in much the same way as Ruby Red Port, except that the former is made from white grape varieties while the latter is made from red. White Port is perfect as a pre-dinner aperitif, chilling it before serving. In the summertime, drinking white port with salted almonds or olives can be a great way to say “summer is over”. In addition, white port can also be used in cocktails. Take a highball glass, pour in white port, add tonic water, and garnish with a lemon leaf for a tantalizing creation. Pour a little white port into your soup in the winter to give it depth of flavor, perfect for warming up the cold.
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