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Port wine is typically characterized by its sweetness and higher alcohol content. This fortified wine is produced in the Douro Valley of Portugal and undergoes a unique fermentation process where fermentation is stopped prematurely by adding a neutral grape spirit. This process retains some of the natural sugars of the grapes, resulting in a sweet flavor profile while also increasing the alcohol level of the wine, often to around 19% to 20% ABV. The combination of sweetness and higher alcohol makes Port distinct among fortified wines.

The other options do not possess the same characteristics. Sherry, although it can be sweet, offers a wider range of styles and typically has lower alcohol levels compared to Port. Rioja is primarily a dry red wine and is not known for sweetness, while Châteauneuf-du-Pape usually features dry red wines that are complex and rich but not sweet or high in alcohol to the extent of Port.