Types of Port Flashcards
1
Q
What are 2 types of inexpensive port?
A
Ruby
Tawny
2
Q
What are 4 types of special port?
A
- Reserve
- LBV
- Aged Twany
- Vintage
3
Q
How long are inexpensive ruby & tawny ports aged for?
A
1-3 years
4
Q
How is reserve port decided?
A
Tasting panel
5
Q
How long is reserve port aged for?
A
6 years
6
Q
What type of flavours does LBV port have?
A
Walnut, leather, prunes
7
Q
What colour is LBV?
A
Garnet
8
Q
What is the range of years Aged Tawny port can be aged for?
A
10-40 years
9
Q
When is vintage port declared?
A
2 yrs after harvest
10
Q
Is vintage port fined & filtered?
A
No
11
Q
Does vintage port go through bottle ageing?
A
Yes
12
Q
Which port style is most concentrated & tannic?
A
Vintage
