Fortified wine

Fortified wine is wine that has had liquor mixed into it while it was fermenting. The added liquor means that the wine has more alcohol in it and a different flavor.

History

Fortified wines became popular in Europe during the 1600s.

Types

There are many popular types of fortified wine, including:

• Sherry
• Port wine
• Vermouth
• Madeira wine
• Marsala wine

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