Marthas Fine Ruby Port Wine 75 cl 19.5%

While the house's Tawny range is known for years spent in wood, Ruby takes the opposite path: a short spell in tank, bottled while the fruit is still at its ripest and juiciest. Martha's Fine Ruby Port is the most direct bottle in the range, deep cherry-red and built without detours.

Expert's Description

Martha's Fine Ruby Port is a Portuguese Ruby Port from the Douro Valley, matured in stainless steel and bottled at 19.5%.

The grapes are pressed and fermented quickly, after which the wine rests in stainless steel for typically two to three years, far shorter than a Tawny. That halts the slow oxidation that would otherwise give amber tones, keeping instead the deep, near-opaque red colour and fresh berry fruit.

Martha's Wine & Spirits traces back to 1727, when the family settled as grape growers in the Baixo Corgo district of the Douro Valley. Across generations the family has farmed the terraced slopes, and Ruby is the house's most accessible and direct expression of that legacy.

The wine is a blend of traditional Douro grapes such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão, harvested from vineyards around Baixo Corgo, where the warm, dry climate produces ripe, powerful berries.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark cherry and blackberry, with a light touch of black pepper.

Palate

Juicy and full-bodied, with dark berry fruit and a gentle sweetness carried by fresh, clear acidity.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and fruity, without heavy oak notes.

Specifications

Name: Martha's Fine Ruby Port
Winery: Martha's Wine & Spirits
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Ruby Port
Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão
ABV: 19.5%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Stainless steel
EAN no.: 5600328290036
Serving suggestion: Serve lightly chilled at 12-14°C, with dark chocolate or berries

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Full-bodied · Berry · Young

Did You Know?

The name Ruby comes from its colour, reminiscent of the gemstone. To keep that deep red hue and fresh berry character, this style is deliberately bottled early, the shorter the time in tank, the more the flavour resembles freshly pressed grape juice rather than the dried fruit of an aged Tawny.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Martha's Fine Ruby Port

What does Martha's Fine Ruby Port taste like?

It tastes juicy and full-bodied, with dark cherry and blackberry plus a gentle sweetness kept in check by clear acidity. The style is direct and fruit-driven, without heavy oak notes.

Should Ruby Port be served chilled?

Yes, it is best served lightly chilled at around 12-14°C. The slight chill lifts the berry fruit and makes the wine more refreshing to drink.

What is the difference between Ruby and Tawny Port?

The difference lies in maturation. Ruby matures briefly in stainless steel to preserve colour and fresh fruit, while Tawny ages for years in oak casks and develops nutty, dried-fruit character.

How long does an opened bottle of Ruby Port keep?

An opened bottle typically keeps for three to four weeks if stored cool and dark with the cork replaced.

Does Martha's Fine Ruby Port pair well with food?

It works well with dark chocolate, berries or soft cheeses, where the fresh acidity and berry fruit play nicely against the flavours.

Where does Martha's Fine Ruby Port come from?

It comes from the Martha family's vineyards in Baixo Corgo in the Douro Valley, where the family has grown grapes since 1727.