Ferreira Ruby Port
A sweet red fortified wine bursting with ripe red fruit flavours and a refreshing finish
Ferreira Ruby Port from Douro, Portugal, is a vibrant red (fortified) wine, sweet in style and crafted from a blend of traditional Douro grape varieties including Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Amarela, and Tinto Cão. Hand-harvested grapes undergo controlled fermentation, fortified with grape spirit to retain natural sugars, then aged in oak casks for around three years. It offers inviting aromas of ripe strawberries, raspberries, and redcurrants. The palate is sweet and balanced by refreshing acidity, revealing concentrated red fruit flavours and round tannins, making it a versatile accompaniment to mature cheeses or rich desserts.
75.0CL , 19.5% ABV , Vintage:
Vinification
Upon arrival at the winery, the hand harvested grapes were partially destemmed and gently crushed. Fermentation took place at controlled temperatures to preserve the bright fruit character of the grapes and regular pump overs and punch downs ensured extraction of optimum levels of colour, flavour and tannin. The ferment was closely monitored to determine the ideal moment to halt the fermentation by fortifying with grape spirit, leaving some of the grapes' natural sugars. The wines remained in the Douro until the spring following the harvest when they were transported downstream to the historic Ferreira cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia for ageing in oak casks. The Ruby Port is a carefully assembled blend of wines with an average age of around three years.
Flavour profile
This Ruby Port offers an inviting aroma of ripe and juicy red fruits, including strawberries, raspberries, and redcurrants. On the palate, it delivers a delightful sweetness balanced by refreshing acidity, showcasing concentrated red fruit flavours and round tannins.
Serving recommendation
Serve slightly chilled at 14-16°C. No decanting required; enjoy upon opening.