With over 80 grape varieties allowed for port production, the wine is always a blend, combining the colour, acidity, alcohol, body, flavour profile, and, of course, quality of the many varieties. This episode focuses on the six most important, as well as the highest-quality variety for white port.

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Port Grape Varieties

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Port Grape Varieties

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