Ruby Port vs. Tawny Port |
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Do you know what is the difference between Ruby Port and Tawny Port. Ruby Port is aged in large oak casks to preserve the youthful flavours of the wine, which is Tawny Port is aged in smaller oak barrels for longer period of time and during this process wine is going through the microoxidation, this is why the colour is Tawny. Ruby Port if full of figs, chocolate and black fruits which is Tawny Port taste of dried fruits, nuts, caramel and tabacco. Lastly if entire juice of Ruby port comes from the same year is called Vintage Port, which is Tawny Port is called Colheita.
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