Blog posts tagged with 'port'

Port barrels are traditionally used to age Port wine, which is a sweet, fortified wine from the Douro Valley in northern Portugal. These barrels are made from oak and are known for their robust size and distinctive aging properties.

Port is typically aged in oak barrels for a minimum of two years, but the aging process can vary depending on the style of port being produced. Some port producers use small barrels for aging, which exposes the wine to more wood and results in a more concentrated flavor profile. These small barrels can range in size from a few liters to around 300 liters.