Port Wine Explained: Styles, Origins, and Its 2026 Comeback
Port (vinho do Porto) is a fortified wine meaning winemakers stop fermentation early by adding a neutral grape spirit (aguardente, basically brandy at about 77% ABV). This locks in natural grape sugars and bumps the alcohol up to 19–22%. A rich, intense wine that ages beautifully, travels well, and delivers layered flavors of dark fruit, … Read more