How to store tawny port after opening

Port isn’t just for your grandma anymore. That means it’s time to learn a little more about it, and the first thing to know is how long a bottle of port will stay open, because we all know you aren’t  finishing a bottle of port in one sitting — or, at least, you shouldn’t be.

For starters, port is a type of fortified wine from the Duoro region of Portugal.

It’s got some of the fragility of wine as well as some of the strength of liquor. There are different styles (ruby, vintage, tawny, and white), but in general, it’s between 16 and 20 percent alcohol by volume.

How long does port wine last after opening

Thanks to the fortification, all ports except for vintage will stay good in the fridge for around three months.

In fact, part of the reason port used to be so popular is because of its durability; it would be shipped around the world and it could hold it’s flavor.

All wine deteriorates over time after being opened and exposed to oxygen, when it starts to turn to vinegar. You don’t want to drink vinegar. Luckily if you have an open bottle of port, especially young port, the liquid is less susceptible to the

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