GLOSSARY TERM

Fortified Wine

Wine Basics

A wine to which a distilled spirit, usually brandy, has been added, raising the alcohol content above that of standard table wine. Sherry, Port, and Madeira are well-known examples.

Also known as: fortified

Related: Sherry

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