In the Massandra winery, the production of high-quality, fortified, port-style wine began under the supervision of Prince Leo Golytzyn in the 19-th century. New wines got their names according to their type and place of their origin. 

    For the production of port-style wines, grapes are harvested only when they have reached natural sugar content of 18-20%. A long, complex and labor - intensive process of ageing enables a young wine to mature and become a high quality fine wine, ready for bottling and then for selling or for further ageing in bottle. 

  Surozh White Port is produced since 1936, before known as Su-Dag Port. The wine is made from the local White Kokour grape variety that grows in valleys and on the slopes of mountains an the vicinity of Soudak. The grapes are harvested when natural sugar content has reached no less than 18 %. The resultant wine has sugar level of 9.5 % and alcohol - 17.5 %.  By the time of sale, fine white ports have acquired a tawny, dark tawny or amber colour. They gain a beautifullly soft, mature, rich port wine bouquet, as well as a full rich palate with notes of honey and almond, great balance and harmony.  Surozh White Ports are known for their long lingering finish and aftertaste.

   It can be matched with various meat dishes. However a good old port ideally suits a good mature cheese. Ports also accompany soft creamy cheese, quince jam, all hearty meals and sweet desserts.