What color is Vintage Port when it is initially bottled?

Vintage Port, when initially bottled, is primarily characterized by its deep purple color. This vibrant hue is a result of the intense extraction from the grape skins during the fermentation process. In the case of Vintage Port, the grapes are typically foot-trodden, allowing for optimal color and flavor extraction. Over time, as the wine ages, it will undergo gradual changes in color, transitioning toward tawny or brown hues as it oxidizes in the bottle.

The other options do not accurately reflect the typical coloration of Vintage Port at the time of bottling. White wines are made from white grapes without the skins and do not have the rich colors associated with Vintage Port. Pink would refer more to rosé wines, which are made by allowing limited skin contact or blending red and white wines. Brown indicates a wine that has aged considerably and oxidized, which is not applicable to its appearance when initially bottled.