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Definition: Port is a wine that has been fortified with brandy and hails from Portugal. Over 80 grape varietals may be used to make port, but the top five candidates are Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Francesca, Touriga Nacional.

There are a wide variety of styles of Port, but the two broad categories are dubbed "bottle aged" or "cask aged." The majority of Port is red. Common types of Port include: Ruby, Tawny, Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) and Vintage.

Also Known As: Fortified wine
Examples: The British "created" Port, as a result of war with France.

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