Port wine

Port wine is a fortified wine originating from the Douro Valley in northern Portugal. It is made by adding grape spirit (aguardente) to fermenting must, which halts fermentation and preserves the natural sweetness of the wine. It comes in many styles, ruby, tawny, vintage, and white port. In cooking, it is an excellent ingredient for sauces paired with red meat, game, liver, or cheese fondues. It is also well suited to desserts such as chocolate creams, fruit compotes, and glazes. Tawny port, with its nutty aroma, is a wonderful companion to cheese boards and desserts, while ruby styles work beautifully in meat dishes.