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Fortified Wine



General Wine Term
 


A fortified wine has neutral alcohol, such as Brandy, added to it to raise the alcohol content above the natural limits of fermentation.

Since alcohol is a preservative for wine, the original purpose of fortification was to help maintain the freshness in wine. Over time people acquired a palate for fortified wines so that, even though more modern methods of preserving wine have been established, fortified wines are still produced and sold.

Fortified wines have an alcohol content above 17% and can go as high as 25%. Examples of fortified wines include Marsala, Vermouth, Sherry, and Port.
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