Does port go through ML, or does the alcohol content also inhibit the Bacteria's growth? Also, does one have to sulfite a port? I'm not making one yet, just contemplating what it takes - I'd be expecting to add brandy to stop the primary fermentation when the time comes... Thanks
Rob
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Rob
Port is fortified up to 18-20% alc. prior to the end of fermentation so there is little if any time for a ML fermentation to even get off to a good start. The alcohol level will inhibit it once its fortified. I think you would have to go to special measures to even atempt ML on a port wine. Besides, the higher acid level is needed to balance the higher sugar content. I don't even think about ML when making port.
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Aaron
Thanks, Aaron, I appreciate it. Based on that, does it get sulfited? I would think the alcohol would also be an inhibitor to anything else, but I don't know.
Rob
Hi Rob,
The high alcohol should inhibit most activity. I typically use 20-25ppm in mine.
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Aaron
20-25ppm in
Except oxidation. I would base the SO2 on the type of Port style you're looking for. If you want a vintage style, use SO2 to prevent oxidation, if you're going for a tawny style, mild oxidation is part of the flavor profile.
Andy
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