Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tawny-port
Noun
/ˈtɔːni pɔːrt/
Definition
A type of fortified wine known for its rich, amber color and complex flavor profile, often aged in wooden casks.
Examples
- After dinner, we treated ourselves to a glass of tawny port.
- She enjoyed the nutty aroma of the tawny port paired with dark chocolate.
Meaning
Tawny port is a style of port wine produced primarily in the Douro Valley of Portugal, characterized by its smoothness and nutty flavors that develop from aging in oak barrels.
Synonyms
- fortified wine
- amber port
- wood-aged port
